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JPI Seminar on Energy Markets

On November 11, 2025, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is hosting a seminar featuring Ken Ichimura, the CEO of Energy Pool Japan. This event will dive into the latest developments regarding capacity markets, demand-supply adjustment markets, and simultaneous markets, along with an exploration of Japan's energy supply scenario for 2050.

Event Overview

The seminar is scheduled for November 11, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Following the live event, participants will have the opportunity to register for archived sessions, allowing them to revisit the discussions at their convenience.

Speaker Profile

Ken Ichimura is a prominent figure in the energy sector, holding multiple significant positions, including:

• - Representative Director and CEO of Energy Pool Japan
• - Member of the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry's (METI) advisory committees, such as those focusing on the design of the simultaneous market and the next-generation decentralized power system.

Ichimura brings deep insights into energy policy, having contributed to drafting Japan’s fundamental energy policy law, which serves as the foundation of the nation’s energy strategies.

Discussion Points

The seminar will cover diverse topics, including:
1. The 7th Basic Energy Plan (decided in February 2025)
- Uniqueness of Japan's electricity sector and the establishment of the Energy Policy Basic Law.
- The true intent behind the 7th Basic Energy Plan.
2. Current trends in capacity, demand-supply adjustment, and simultaneous markets
- Details concerning the capacity market, including main auctions, additional auctions, long-term decarbonized power auctions, and reserve power systems.
- Recent developments in the demand-supply adjustment market and simultaneous markets.
3. Future electricity supply scenarios for 2040 and 2050
- Insights on how these scenarios are constructed.
- Expectations for the electricity sector in 2050.
4. Q&A and Networking
- Opportunities for participants to raise questions and network, facilitating the exchange of business cards among attendees and speakers.

Participation Options

Attendees can choose from several formats to engage with the seminar:

• - On-site attendance.
• - Live streaming of the event.
• - Access to archived sessions for two weeks post-event, allowing for flexible viewing.

Registration Fees

• - Individual: ¥37,720 (tax included).
• - For groups of two or more from the same company: ¥32,720 per person.
• - Special rate for public sector attendees from local governments: Up to two participants for ¥11,000 each (tax included), applicable only for on-site or live stream participation. Participants must select the same format for both registrations.

For more details and to secure your place, please visit the seminar registration page: JPI Seminar Registration.

Networking Opportunities

Participants will have the chance to ask questions and interact with the speaker post-seminar, fostering a valuable network among peers and industry professionals, potentially leading to new business opportunities.

Contact Details

For any inquiries regarding the seminar, please reach out to:

• - Japan Planning Institute

5-2-32 Minami Azabu, 106-0047 Tokyo, Japan
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: JPI Website

About JPI

For over fifty years, the Japan Planning Institute has served as a bridge between government, academia, and private enterprise, providing curated seminars focused on national policies and large-scale projects aimed at fostering knowledge creation and enhancing management practices.