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Seminar Overview

On September 18, 2025, a significant seminar entitled "Unlocking Insights from National Policies" will be conducted by Kenji Kikuchi, Executive Fellow at the Japan Management Association Research Institute's MDB Division. This event focuses on extracting actionable business strategies from national policies, such as the 2040 Industrial Structure and the Bone-thick Policy. The seminar aims to equip participants with robust information gathering and utilization techniques critical for developing new businesses and services aligned with governmental growth strategies.

Details of the Seminar

• - Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
• - Time: 1 PM to 5 PM
• - Location: SSK Seminar Room, 4F, Zaimax Nishishinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - Participation Options:

- In-person attendance
- Live streaming via Zoom Webinar
- Two weeks of on-demand access to recorded sessions

Exclusive Participant Benefit

Attendees will receive a complimentary list of the latest business information sources essential for grasping the 2040 Industrial Structure.

Key Points of the Lecture

This seminar aims to delve into strategic insights that correlate with Japan's long-term growth policies and the associated business developments. Here are some highlights:
1. Recent Publications by METI: In June 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) published pivotal data concerning the 2040 Industrial and Employment Structure, marking the first update in nearly eight years. This release is set to transform various sectors, including ICT, manufacturing, and essential services, prompting businesses to adapt promptly.
2. Future Workforce Changes: The impending AI era is anticipated to necessitate new skill sets and personnel capabilities to maintain competitive advantages. Understanding how these dynamics influence employee performance and job markets is crucial for future-oriented companies.
3. Critical Nature of National Awareness: Gaining insights into national policies is essential, both domestically and globally. The seminar aims to portray how understanding these frameworks can reveal opportunities for new business initiatives and product developments.
4. Economic Policy Insights: The simultaneous unveiling of the Cabinet Office's Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2025, informally known as the Bone-thick Policy, will also be summarized, highlighting significant future trends.
5. Understanding Disruption: Participants will explore global investor behavior and trends among Disruptors, the newcomers that challenge existing industry dynamics. Understanding their movements can illuminate unique business opportunities.
6. Strategies for New Ventures: The evolution of how businesses strategize around product development and expansion in the age of AI will be discussed, emphasizing that human creativity remains irreplaceable even in technologically advanced environments.

Expanding Horizons

Looking towards 2026 and beyond, trends will include larger M&A activities, the emergence of novel industries due to AI advancements, and new market players emerging from previously uncharted territories.

Role of Information in Business Strategy

This event will share methods to interpret the evolution of industries and consumer behaviors across both B2C and B2B frameworks. We will emphasize techniques for effective information collection and harnessing these insights for strategizing new services and product developments.

In this seminar, attendees will have the chance to reflect on their business intentions in relation to evolving societal challenges and market dynamics. As we approach the AI-driven age, the ability to think futuristically will significantly differentiate successful companies.

Importance of Continuous Learning

The necessity of understanding effective information collection methods will be highlighted, acknowledging that many professionals miss these insights during their busy schedules. This seminar is also a chance to equip participants with the tools required for analyzing and acting upon critical national and market data.

In a world increasingly influenced by AI, understanding how different factors interrelate will be the key to remaining ahead in your industry. Be prepared to engage, learn, and reshape the approach your organization takes towards the future.

About the Host Company

Shin Shakai System Research Institute (SSK) has been a leading provider of business seminars and information services since its establishment in 1996. SSK has consistently hosted around 500 seminars annually, providing top-tier strategic insights designed to help businesses capture emerging opportunities in an evolving marketplace. The institute's goal is to remain a strategic partner for clients by offering essential knowledge and services that drive success and growth.