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Seminar on Data Center Corporate Strategies

The seminar titled "Corporate Strategies and Policy Trends Surrounding Data Centers" will take place on August 25, 2026. This event will feature insights from experts Tomoki Fujimoto from Mizuho Bank and Tetsuji Oba from Kyoto University.

Seminar Details

Participants will have the option of attending in person or via online streaming through Zoom. The event is set to occur:

• - Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
• - Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
• - Venue: SSK Seminar Room, 4F, Zaimax Nishi-Shimbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato, Tokyo

The seminar will also provide on-demand access to recorded sessions for two weeks following the event.

Key Topics Covered

The seminar will be divided into two main presentations.

1. Opportunities from Expanded AI Data Center Investments

Speaker: Tomoki Fujimoto, Senior Analyst, Mizuho Bank
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:10 PM
As the demand for data centers surges due to the proliferation of Generative AI, Japanese facility equipment vendors are positioned to seize significant business opportunities. This presentation will discuss emerging societal challenges such as power supply constraints and water consumption rates, which are reshaping the landscape of data center solutions.
Key discussion points will include:

• - Overview of the data center industry
• - Challenges surrounding data centers
• - Strategies of European and American competitors
• - Recommended strategic directions for Japanese companies
• - Q&A / Networking session

2. Domestic and International Challenges and Policy Trends in Data Center Locations

Speaker: Tetsuji Oba, Professor, Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University
Time: 2:20 PM - 3:30 PM
With the rapid adoption of Generative AI, data centers are increasingly viewed as critical infrastructure for national competitiveness and security. This session will involve a comprehensive assessment of location trends for data centers and associated challenges in power supply, land use, regional acceptance, and environmental impact. Key discussion areas include:

• - The evolution of data centers into national infrastructure
• - Current domestic and international location challenges
• - Policy and regulatory trends in key overseas metropolitan areas
• - Strategies and policy challenges regarding data center locations in Japan
• - Perspectives on business opportunities and future strategies
• - Q&A / Networking session

Contact Information

For more details, please reach out to the New Society System Research Institute:

• - Address: 4F, Zaimax Nishi-Shimbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato, Tokyo
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Phone: 03-5532-8850
• - Fax: 03-5532-8851
• - URL: www.ssk21.co.jp

About SSK

Founded on December 6, 1996, the New Society System Research Institute (SSK) has been dedicated to providing information and insights through approximately 500 corporate seminars annually. The objective of SSK seminars is to swiftly deliver high-level information related to business strategies, marketing, and technology to foster opportunities for businesses. In addition to seminars, SSK offers various services including seminar planning, lecturer dispatching, B2B advertising, commissioned research, market research reports, and on-demand seminar access to support customer growth and success. SSK remains committed to delivering cutting-edge information and acting as a strategic partner for its clients.