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Upcoming Seminar: Cutting-Edge Technology Trends and Future Predictions for 2035

Join us for a special seminar, "Cutting-Edge Technology Trends and Future Predictions for 2035," presented by Professor Makoto Kawase from Ritsumeikan University Business School. Scheduled for January 21, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM, this event will take place in Tokyo and will also be available via live streaming on Zoom.

Seminar Details

• - Instructor: Professor Makoto Kawase, Ritsumeikan University Business School
• - Date: January 21, 2026
• - Time: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
• - Scholarship: SSK Seminar Room, 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi Minato City, Tokyo
• - Format:

- On-site attendance
- Live streaming on Zoom
- Archive access for two weeks post-seminar

Focus Topics

The seminar will delve into how rapid advancements in technology, particularly generative AI, are transforming industries including manufacturing, automotive, and services such as finance and distribution. We are witnessing a fundamental shift in industrial structure, akin to a new industrial revolution that is redefining societal norms.

Key Takeaways:

1. Digital Industrial Revolution: The world has undergone a transformation to a knowledge society while Japan has lagged, indicating a need to adapt to new realities to create a brighter future.
2. Future of Work: As machines replace physical labor, knowledge work is also at risk. This segment will explore how the concepts of job roles and organizational structures will evolve or even dissipate.
3. Manufacturing Dynamics: Japan's electronics industry, once a stronghold, faces decline. The shift to digital-integrated production is paving the way for new innovations in manufacturing.
4. Energy Transition: The energy sector is transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable sources, with the potential for energy to become virtually free.
5. Automotive Trends: The automotive industry faces disruption as digital technologies redefine mobility, introducing electric vehicles (EVs) and new transportation models.
6. Urban Future: The construction sector is evolving with automation, leading to smarter cities and changing concepts of residential living and urban transport.

Demographic Shifts

The seminar will highlight how demographic changes present both challenges and opportunities, particularly in Japan as its population declines while new markets flourish elsewhere, notably in Asia and Africa.

Societal Insights

We will explore the value shift from goods to meaning in a knowledge society and the growth of industries driven by self-actualization and transcendence, aligning with Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Call to Action

Lastly, attendees will be encouraged to engage in forward-thinking strategies to adapt to these changes. Future-focused discussions will highlight pathways for creating and implementing new business opportunities in response to the digital upheaval.

Questions and Networking

The seminar will conclude with a Q&A session and networking opportunities for attendees to connect with one another and tap into expertise from Professor Kawase.

For inquiries, please contact the New Social System Research Institute at the details below.

Contact Information

• - Location: SSK Institute, 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Phone: 03-5532-8850
• - Website: SSK Institute

About SSK Institute

Founded in December 1996, the New Social System Research Institute (SSK) provides valuable insights through approximately 500 seminars annually, assisting businesses in navigating an ever-changing landscape with timely, high-level strategic information in marketing, technology, and operations.