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Workshop Overview

On March 30, 2026, a significant seminar titled “Efforts and Trends in Building a Hydrogen Supply Network” will take place in Kawasaki City, featuring notable speakers Shohta Nowada from the International Strategy Headquarters of Kawasaki City and Motohiko Nishimura from Kawasaki Heavy Industries. This seminar aims to delve into the strategic frameworks established to promote hydrogen energy utilization in the context of Kawasaki's bold initiatives towards a carbon-neutral society by 2050.

Event Details

Date and Time

• - Date: March 30, 2026, Monday
• - Time: 10 AM - 12 PM

Venue

• - In-Person Attendance: SSK Seminar Room, 4th Floor, Zaimax Nishi-Shinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo
• - Live Streaming & Archive Access: Participants can attend via Zoom Webinar or access the seminar recording for two weeks post-event at their convenience.

Speakers

• - Shohta Nowada (Kawasaki City International Strategy Headquarters)
• - Motohiko Nishimura (Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Energy Solutions & Marine Company President)

Key Lecture Themes

1. Kawasaki’s Hydrogen Strategy

Presented by Shohta Nowada (10:00 – 10:55 AM)
Kawasaki City has been a pioneer in hydrogen strategy since the establishment of its Kawasaki Hydrogen Strategy in 2015, focusing on advancing the utilization of hydrogen energy. In 2022, the city developed the Kawasaki Carbon Neutral Complex Concept, outlining a vision for a carbon-neutral society by 2050. This segment will cover:

• - Overview and potential of the Kawasaki coastal area
• - Leading projects under the Kawasaki Hydrogen Strategy
• - Core concepts of the Carbon Neutral Complex
• - Specific initiatives based on this complex
• - Future directions for hydrogen utilization
• - Q&A session and networking opportunities

2. Ensuring Energy and Economic Security through Hydrogen

Presented by Motohiko Nishimura (11:05 AM – 12:00 PM)
As a testament to progress, Kawasaki Heavy Industries successfully demonstrated the world’s first liquefied hydrogen pilot supply chain, which connects Victoria, Australia, with the city of Kobe in Japan. This portion will highlight:

• - Current energy landscape and implications
• - Movements towards hydrogen utilization
• - Concept of the hydrogen supply chain
• - Efforts surrounding the implementation of hydrogen solutions
• - Advances toward societal application and economic security
• - Rules to govern hydrogen utilization and their significance
• - Q&A session and networking opportunities

About the Organizers

The seminar is organized by the New Society System Research Institute (SSK), an organization with over 28 years of experience in providing high-level seminars aimed at fostering business opportunities and strategic insights. SSK remains a pivotal player in delivering comprehensive knowledge that meets the evolving demands of the business environment. Their commitment includes diverse services such as seminar planning and execution, expert lecturer dispatch, and market research.

For further inquiries about the seminar, please reach out to:

• - Email: [email protected]
• - Phone: 03-5532-8850
• - Website: SSK Official Site

This seminar represents not just an opportunity to gain valuable insights into hydrogen as a pivotal energy source but also a chance to network with industry leaders and experts dedicated to achieving a sustainable future through innovative practices.