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Insights from the JPI Seminar on AI Data Center Business

On June 26, 2025, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is set to host a significant seminar focusing on the emergent ecosystem of AI data centers. Featuring
Mr. Hiroshi Ezaki, the Vice Chairman of the Japan Data Center Council (JDCC) and a professor at the University of Tokyo, this seminar promises to provide detailed insights into the capacious transformations in the data center business driven by advancements in generative AI.

Unpacking the Seminar Theme

The theme, "New Ecosystem of AI Data Center Business," sets the stage for an important dialogue about the rapidly evolving landscape of data centers, which are increasingly influenced by the rise of generative AI technologies. As businesses enter a phase of exponential growth and transformation, they must adopt collaborative strategies, particularly between the power and telecommunications industries, a synergy that the seminar refers to as "Watt-Bit Collaboration."

In the context of Japan's 7th Basic Energy Plan, a crucial shift is occurring: the data center and semiconductor industries are expected to reverse the continuous decline of the energy sector, paving the way for expansion instead. This shift is pivotal for Japan to maintain its status as a leading digital nation, thus necessitating a concerted effort from both the government and industry stakeholders to bolster the data center and semiconductor infrastructure.

Seminar Highlights

Key Speaker

Hiroshi Ezaki

• - JDCC Vice Chairman
• - Professor at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, University of Tokyo

Discussion Points

1. Latest Trends in Data Centers
- Overview of technological and business challenges
- Modular and prefabricated data center models
- Impact of generative AI on operations
- Changes at user sites
- Potential contributions to local infrastructure

2. Reflection on the Past 25 Years
3. Implications of the 7th Basic Energy Plan
4. Watt-Bit Collaboration Public-Private Council
- Origins and establishment
- Activity agenda
- Policy directions
5. Q&A Session
6. Networking Opportunities
- Encouraging participant interaction and exchange of business cards, fostering valuable connections.

The seminar will also allow attendees to choose their preferred methods for participation, whether in-person, through live broadcasting, or via archived sessions, which will remain accessible for two weeks after the event.

Pricing Structure

• - Individual Attendance: ¥37,900 (tax included)
• - Group Discounts: ¥32,900 per person for corporate groups
• - Local Government Personnel: Special rate of ¥11,000 (two persons maximum)

Additional Information

Attendees are encouraged to engage with the speaker for further inquiries or discussions post-seminar, enhancing networking and potential business opportunities.

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This seminar continues a tradition of providing high-value insights pertinent to senior executives involved in national policy and project execution, fostering an environment for national knowledge creation and strategic collaboration in an ever-evolving digital landscape.