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Seminar Overview

On May 28, 2025, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a pivotal seminar focusing on the challenges and future directions of Digital Transformation (DX) within the waterworks sector. The seminar will feature guest speaker Hiroshi Yamamura, the chairperson of the Waterworks DX Promotion Committee established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. This event aims to shed light on key issues surrounding the sector's digital evolution.

Seminar Details

• - Date & Time: May 28, 2025, from 13:30 to 15:30
• - Speaker: Hiroshi Yamamura, Professor at Chuo University

The seminar will provide a comprehensive discussion structured around three main focal points:

1. Standardization of Information Management

Participants will learn about the challenges that persist regarding the standardization of waterworks information management. Despite ongoing reliance on paper-based systems, the seminar will emphasize the critical need for digitization and data sharing, especially in times of disaster recovery illustrated by the Noto Peninsula earthquake experience. The discrepancies in naming conventions for pipeline systems between different entities spotlight the urgency for standardized information infrastructure.

2. Common Practice Implementation

The seminar will delve into the efficacy of implementing common practices across organizations. Specific case studies and actionable strategies will be discussed to enhance cooperation and efficiency between different waterworks organizations.

3. Real-world Applications of DX Technology

Focusing on the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as AI and IoT, the discussion will analyze the requirements for successful adoption and the challenges faced along the way. Furthermore, the future landscape of waterworks technology application will be explored.

Through these discussions on information standardization, operational commonality, and the application of advanced technologies, participants will gain valuable insights on paving the way for sustainable operations in the waterworks sector.

Key Points to be Discussed

1. Current state and future outlook of the waterworks industry
2. The role of DX in the waterworks sector
3. The DX implementation process in waterworks
- Information management and standardization
- Common operations
- Implementation of DX technologies
- Visibility of operations
4. Q&A session
5. Networking opportunities with participants and speakers

The seminar also provides a unique opportunity for participants to expand their professional networks through a designated exchange session. This aspect is particularly vital, as it allows for the cultivation of new business opportunities.

Participation Options

Participants may choose from the following options:

• - In-person attendance
• - Live streaming
• - Archived access (available for two weeks, allowing for multiple views at one’s convenience)

Fees

• - Single Admission: 37,590 JPY (incl. tax)
• - Group Admission (2+ from the same company): 32,590 JPY (when applying simultaneously)
• - Local Government Employees: 11,000 JPY for two attendees (only for in-person or live streaming, both must select the same format)

For more details and registration, please visit: JPI Seminar Registration

Post-Seminar Engagement

Following the seminar, participants are encouraged to engage with the speaker for further inquiries. This fosters not just knowledge exchange but also enhances networking opportunities that can lead to new business ventures.

About JPI

The Japan Planning Institute has been providing valuable seminars for over fifty years, acting as a bridge between government, academia, and industry to support national policies and projects aimed at creative national intelligence.