Exploring Winning Business Strategies in Investment for the Next 30 Years

Understanding the Path to Victory: An Insight into the Upcoming Seminar

On September 18, 2026, a pivotal seminar will be held, aimed at dissecting 17 essential strategies for businesses and investments. Titled "Winning Business Strategies Derived from 17 Important Strategies," this seminar will be led by Nobuaki Kawaguchi, the Executive Chief Scientist of Astamuse Inc. This event promises insight into how businesses can navigate the upcoming technological dominance era while seizing key opportunities.

Seminar Overview

The seminar will take place from 4 PM to 6 PM at the SSK Seminar Room located in Minato Ward, Tokyo, as well as via a live Zoom webinar. Moreover, participants will have access to archived recordings for two weeks, enabling them to view the content at their convenience.

The focus of the keynote lecture is to delve into the recently published book, "Japan Restart: Winning Strategies for Japanese Companies and Strategic Necessity." This work is built upon 17 major strategic sectors outlined by the Takai administration, designed to link corporate management and investment decisions for the upcoming 30 years. The key themes include strategic independence, strategic necessity, and choke points, supported by a data-driven analysis incorporating innovation data from over 193 countries and more than 1 billion entries.

Detailed Agenda

Part 1: Introduction - Overall Design and Three Key Concepts

The seminar will begin with an explanation of the overall goals and the meanings of the three key concepts: strategic independence, strategic necessity, and choke points. This foundation will set the stage for the topics discussed.

Part 2: Key Themes - A Comprehensive Industrial Map

In the second section, participants will explore all ten chapters categorized into six thematic groups:
1. Design Philosophy: Insights from Chapter 1 about the blueprint beyond Japan's lost 30 years, focusing on optimization within premises, implementation OS, and a three-tiered approach.
2. Digital Infrastructure: In Chapter 2, learn how AI, semiconductors, and quantum technologies interact with manufacturing, followed by Chapter 3 about the unseen power of information infrastructure.
3. Life and Food: Chapters 4 and 5 discuss life sciences, medical biotechnology, agricultural innovations, and food tech, emphasizing the computational aspects of food production.
4. Energy and Hard Technologies: Covering energy and environmental strategies in Chapter 6 and essential manufacturing and defense sectors in Chapter 7.
5. Connectivity and Protection: How logistics can be considered a strategic variable in Chapters 8 and the implications of economic security in Chapter 9.
6. Integration and Geopolitics: Chapter 10 discusses the techno-polar order and Japan's navigational path in terms of deterrence theories.

Part 3: Identifying Choke Points and Latest Examples

The seminar concludes with a discussion on choke point candidates and showcases recent case studies and emerging research from key sectors, lasting approximately 40 minutes. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session, allowing for direct interactions and networking via business card exchanges.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please reach out to the New Society System Research Institute located at 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, or contact via email at [email protected]. You can also call them at 03-5532-8850 or send a fax to 03-5532-8851. More details can be found on their official website at SSK.

About the New Society System Research Institute (SSK)

Established on December 6, 1996, SSK has been providing around 500 corporate seminars annually, focusing on delivering high-level business strategies, marketing insights, and technology information crucial for creating business opportunities. They engage in various services, including seminar planning and management, instructor dispatch, market research reports, and on-demand seminar sales, always striving to remain at the forefront of information dissemination and a vital strategic partner for their clients.