Exploring How Global Energy Giants Transform with AI Investments and Identify New Revenue Opportunities

Unveiling the AI Transformation in the Energy Sector

On June 12, 2026, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a seminar titled "Exploring How Global Energy Giants Transform with AI Investments and Identify New Revenue Opportunities" in Tokyo. This engaging event will feature Hiroaki Demba, an advisor from Tohoku Electric Power Company’s Business Creation Department, who will delve into the implications of AI investments for overseas energy companies.

The discourse will be centered around significant developments in AI that are reshaping the energy landscape. Attendees can expect to gain insights into how energy giants in Europe and North America are integrating AI into their operations—not merely for efficiency but as a catalyst for new revenue models, optimized supply-demand dynamics, and enhanced operational capabilities.

The seminar's agenda includes:
1. Evolution Beyond GX and DX: Understand the ongoing transformation towards "AX (AI Transformation)" that began with Green Transformation (GX) in Silicon Valley in the 2000s and evolved into Digital Transformation (DX) in the 2010s.
2. Changing Competitive Strategies: Examine how AI is reshaping competitive strategies within energy firms, focusing on AI investment strategies of European companies, the employment of Grid AI in North America, and national AI strategies from Middle Eastern energy enterprises.
3. Key Areas in Energy AX: Learn about critical focal points in the AX journey, particularly AI data centers and their relevance to energy demand, optimization through Physical AI, and the implementation of AI tools for decision-making processes.
4. Japanese Initiatives in Silicon Valley: Discover the future direction for Japanese companies and their collaborative efforts with startups in Silicon Valley to forge robust business models.
5. Q&A Session and Networking: Engage in a lively exchange with the speaker and fellow participants, promoting valuable professional connections.

This seminar stands out as a unique opportunity for networking across diverse sectors, enabling attendees to gather practical insights and foster new collaborative ventures.
The session will run from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, and interested participants can also opt for additional archive streaming post-event.

Details and Registration:
Participants can attend in person, join via live streaming, or select the archive viewing option. Registration is available at JPI Seminar Registration.

- Individual participation is priced at 37,830 yen (including tax), with reductions available for group registrations from the same organization. Additionally, local government representatives can enjoy special rates.

For over half a century, JPI has been an essential conduit for knowledge, bridging the domains of politics, public administration, and the private sector, offering exclusive seminars aimed at enriching decision-making at the highest levels.

For further inquiries, please contact:
Japan Planning Institute
5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
Tel: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: JPI