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Seminar Overview

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is set to host an insightful seminar titled “Progress and Challenges of Hokkaido's Sewage Management Strategy” on June 8, 2026, in Tokyo. The esteemed speaker, Tatsuya Miyamoto, who formerly served as Deputy Director of Urban Environmental Division in Hokkaido’s Construction Department, will elaborate on critical aspects of Hokkaido's sewage management initiatives.

Key Details

• - Date & Time: June 8, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
• - Location: Tokyo, with access to post-seminar archived content for registered participants.

Speaker Profile

Tatsuya Miyamoto boasts 25 years of extensive experience in managing public infrastructure policies, including roles in various sectors—from sewage systems to airports. His expertise is pivotal in steering the future of Hokkaido's sewage infrastructure planning.

What You'll Gain from the Seminar

Participants will uncover practical insights, including:

• - The detailed updates and evaluation criteria for Hokkaido's sewage management strategy.
• - Practical challenges and solutions for promoting public-private partnerships (PPP) in water infrastructure.
• - Key components of the upcoming strategic review, factoring in aging infrastructure and the integration of ICT technologies.

Audience Targeting

The seminar is tailored for professionals in the following sectors:

• - Local government sewage management and infrastructure departments.
• - Private sector entities involved in PPP initiatives in water and sewage systems.
• - Engineering firms focusing on public works projects.
• - Regional infrastructure investment professionals from financial institutions.

Lecture Outline

1. Overview of Hokkaido’s Sewage System
- General framework and current infrastructure status.
- Execution systems managing sewage projects.
2. Challenges Facing Hokkaido’s Sewage Sector
- Current workforce conditions.
- Infrastructure challenges and budgetary issues.
3. Revisions to Sewage Management Strategy
- Purpose and scope of the strategic revisions.
- Key points of the modifications.
4. Addressing Aging Infrastructure and National Investigative Needs
- Strategies such as the Hokkaido Sewage Stock Management Plan.
- Actions taken in response to comprehensive national investigations.
5. New Initiatives for Future Strategy Development
- Enhancing public-private collaboration.
- Contributions towards decarbonization.
- Emphasizing the use of information and communication technologies and innovations.
6. Q&A Session and Networking Opportunity
Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage with the speaker directly, fostering valuable networking experiences across various industries. This interaction can lead to crucial information exchanges and potential collaborations.

Participation Options

• - On-site Attendance (does not include archived content)
• - Live Online Attendance (does not include archived content)
• - Access to Archived Content

Both on-site and live attendees can opt for archived access at a special rate of 18,500 yen (tax included).

Registration Fees

• - Standard Price: 37,820 yen (tax included)
• - Special Offer: Another participant from the same organization can join free of charge (registration required).
• - For local public organization personnel, up to two members can register for 11,000 yen each (on-site or live participation only).

For more information and registration, visit this link.

Contact Information

Japan Planning Institute, Inc.
106-0047 Minami-Azabu 5-2-32, Kowa Hiroo Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Tel: 03-5793-9761 | Fax: 03-5793-9767

About JPI

For over fifty years, JPI has provided valuable insights and seminars for senior executives, acting as a bridge of knowledge between government, public, and private sectors to enhance national policy and promote sustainable projects.