The power to harness the sun and the stars, of which generation effort of humankind to achieve the Fusion Energy. The introduction of the ITER Project which is the global challenge, and its latest construction status.

This presentation discusses Japan's latest hydrogen policy in the context of the green transformation (GX) strategy, focusing on the updated National Hydrogen Strategy (2023) and the recommendation discussed at the government-appointed hydrogen and ammonia policy deliberation committee.

Having practised as an international business lawyer in the energy and infrastructure sector for more than a decade in London and Tokyo, Mr Adachi joined METI in July 2022 and currently leads the hydrogen and ammonia team and develops policies and strategies towards a future hydrogen society. He is a regular speaker at the various conferences and his recent activities include: secretariat of the government-appointed hydrogen policy deliberation committee, head of delegate and co-chair of the IPHE steering committee meetings, secretariat and a session panelist at the 6th Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting, and head of delegate at Deutschland-Japan Energiepartnerschaft WG2 (Hydrogen) .

Tokyo aims to make full-scale use of green hydrogen by 2050, and to expand demand for hydrogen and implement it in society by 2030, introducing various business support initiatives and the latest trends.

Hydrogen and fuel cells are emerging, versatile examples within a portfolio of advanced and sustainable energy options. Dr. Sunita Satyapal will provide a pre-recorded overview of hydrogen and fuel cell research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) activities led by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office and coordinated across offices. The presentation will focus on the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap and activities underway to achieve the vision of affordable clean hydrogen for a net-zero carbon future and a sustainable, resilient, and equitable economy. She will provide a snapshot of hydrogen production, transport, storage, and use in the United States today and a strategic framework for achieving large-scale production and use of clean hydrogen, examining scenarios for 2030, 2040, and 2050.

The presentation will discuss how DOE's RDD&D efforts are advancing U.S. commitment to tackling the climate crisis, including the Hydrogen Energy Earthshot seeking to cut the cost of clean hydrogen to $1 per 1 kilogram in one decade and other DOE targets. Examples also cover efforts under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including $8 billion for regional clean hydrogen hubs. The presentation will also introduce the U.S. Hydrogen Interagency Task Force and examples of international collaboration across initiatives and priority areas, including safety, codes, standards, as well as advancing equity and energy justice.

Dr. Sunita Satyapal is the Director for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office and coordinates activities across offices for the U.S. DOE Hydrogen Program. She is responsible for more than $1.6 billion in hydrogen and fuel cell research, development, demonstration, and deployment activities within the office and for coordinating more than $9.5 billion in hydrogen activities across DOE. She has more than two and a half decades of experience across industry, academia, and government, including at United Technologies managing research and business development, and as a visiting professor. She also coordinates international hydrogen activities as Vice-Chair of the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy, a partnership among over 20 countries to accelerate progress in hydrogen and is the U.S. co-lead for hydrogen efforts within the Clean Energy Ministerial and Mission Innovation. She received her Ph.D. from Columbia University and did postdoctoral work in Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University. She has numerous publications, including in Scientific American, 10 patents, and a number of recognitions including two Presidential Rank Awards.

The speech will provide an overview of Germany's hydrogen policy and lay out the four key fields of action of the National Hydrogen Strategy Update that was adopted by the Federal Government in 2023. The four fields of action are 1) Ensuring availability of sufficient hydrogen; 2) Developing an efficient hydrogen infrastructure; 3) Implementing hydrogen applications; and 4) Creating good framework conditions. International trade of hydrogen is a priority for Germany. The work of NOW-Gmbh in IPHE and IEA Hydrogen TCP in the field of international hydrogen certification will also be presented. The speech will also provide an update and outlook on the role of hydrogen in decarbonising the transport sector in Germany and also inform about the European policy context.

Kurt-Christoph von Knobelsdorff is a graduate economist and, following professional positions at the Association of the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) and the German Association of Family Businesses, he held senior positions in the Berlin Senate and the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Schleswig-Holstein. Before joining NOW GmbH as Managing Director, he was Head of Department at the Brandenburg Ministry of Energy. With its coordination of federal government programmes, political consulting and networking at the interface of politics, industry, municipalities and science, NOW GmbH makes a major contribution to achieving the climate objectives to which Germany has committed itself.

ENEOS is creating diverse hydrogen business to realize hydrogen society, such as developing a supply chain to provide clean hydrogen produced overseas, where renewable energy sources are abundant. In this presentation we will present those initiatives.

Introduction to Kawasaki's Hydrogen Business Overview and Progress of the Pilot Demonstration Project.
Kawasaki is working to develop innovative hydrogen-related technologies that are key to achieving carbon neutrality.
In addition, we are strengthening partnerships with other companies and organizations to expand the possibilities for realizing a hydrogen society together.
We will also share our vision with you.

April, 1987
Joined Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
April, 2017
Senior Manager (Executive)
Project Promotion Department, Hydrogen Project Development Center, Corporate Technology Division
April, 2023
Executive Officer
Deputy General Manager at Hydrogen Strategy Department and
Corporate Technology Division

Fuel Cell, one of the key technologies to realize CN society that Honda has tackled on the development from years ago.This presentation will give the overview of our new 2024 FCV and our challenge towards versatile application.

The speaker will present the latest developments in hydrogen-powered heavy-duty mobility including opportunities and challenges. Using real case studies, it will highlight the benefits of fuel cells for bus, truck, rail and marine applications including the total cost of ownership. It will then look into what must happen for hydrogen and fuel cells to become a viable path to decarbonization.

Randy MacEwen has served as CEO and a member of the board of directors of Ballard since 2014. He has held executive roles in clean energy companies for 20 years, including in hydrogen, fuel cells and solar. In his earlier career, he was a lawyer specializing in M&A and corporate finance. Mr. MacEwen has represented Ballard as a supporting member of the Hydrogen Council since 2017. He also serves as a member of the board of directors of Brookfield Renewable.

Mr. MacEwen holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) degree from York University and a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Western Ontario.

An overview of the activities of the PEFC platform (electrochemical evaluation, material analysis, multiscale simulation, materials informatics) in the NEDO innovative FC project. Additionally, we will also introduce NEDO's fuel cell technology development roadmap and goals established by last year.

I joined Toyota Motor Corporation in April 2002 and engaged in fuel cell material development and evaluation analysis. In April 2023, I was seconded to FC-Cubic TRA. I also serves as a sub-project leader for the NEDO innovation FC project. Until now.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) are now introduced in houses, business, and industries although their technological challenge was durability and reliability. Some research topics are presented to solve this challenge. Also, new evaluation approaches were developed in SOFC stacks in rapid heating/load cycling.

He graduated Waseda University in 1992, and then entered the AIST. Since then, he has been studying the SOFC materials and reaction kinetics. He made a significant contribution on the analyses of degradation mechanism and improving the durability of SOFCs.

Rubber Tired Gantry cranes (RTGs) used for stacking and storing containers at port container terminals, are powered by an onboard diesel generator set. Since the early days, MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd, has been developing the products to reduce harmful emissions including the hybrid technology. In response to the Clean Air Action Plan at the U.S. Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which aims to achieve zero emissions, as well as the Carbon Neutral Port policy in Japan, we completed the development of hydrogen FC powered RTG. We have completed the development by inhouse testing RTG under the support of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), and will begin long-term trial at the Port of Los Angeles from the second quarter of 2024.

Kinya Ichimura joined the former Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in 1992 and involved in the design and development of container handling equipment such as RTGs and AGVs, after he completing research on dynamic analysis of cranes in the master's course at Nagaoka University of Technology. From 2001 to 2008, he worked as a Research and Development manager at PACECO Corp. in the U.S., where he was involved in the development of environmentally friendly cargo handling equipment, and then at the former Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd., where he was in charge of new product development related to heavy cargo handling & transportation system. Involved in the development of FC-driven RTGs since 2019. Current position from April 2023.

PESA has been working on the H2 powered rail vehicles since 2019. The company produced hydrogen shunting locomotive approved by rail authorities for operation. PESA' team is working on zero-emission locos and trains powered by fuel cells and batteries.

PESA CEO, manager with international experience. He worked for Orlen, UPS and EMI. Responsible for implementation of Green Pesa Strategy 2030+, focused on zero-emission trains powerde by hydrogen fuel cells and batteries.

The City of Yokohama, as a port authority of Japan's leading all-round port is making efforts to facilitate the utilization of Hydrogen and Hydrogen derivatives and to promote port decarbonization and Green Shipping Corridor. We introduce CNP initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality in waterfront area through these efforts.

Education: Tokyo University, Bachelor of Agriculture (March 1999)
Career: Joined Marubeni Corporation(April 1999), Joined City of Yokohama(April 2003), Yokohama-Kawasaki International Port Corporation(April 2018-March 2021),Director for Policy Coordination Division, Port and Harbor Bureau(April 2021 to present)

The Kawasaki waterfront area has a concentration of oil refineries, chemical plants, and energy facilities, forming an industrial complex. This presentation will introduce the efforts to adapt to a carbon-neutral society in 2050, which is an urgent issue for the industrial complexes that emit large amounts of greenhouse gases.

De Nora is the world's largest supplier of activated electrodes, serving a broad portfolio of customers operating in different industrial sectors such as: chlorine & caustic soda, electronics, and non-ferrous metal refining...
Leveraging its well-established electrochemical knowledge, proven manufacturing capability, and a supply chain established over the years, the Company has developed and qualified an offer of electrodes and components for green hydrogen production, which is critical for the energy transition.
Alkaline Water Electrolysis is the most proven technology for the industrial field, also in large-scale applications.
De Nora has spent substantial efforts in improving this technology, making it suitable for energy transition applications, bringing AWE technology to a whole new level...AWE 2.0.
The result of such efforts is a brand-new product portfolio consisting of: high-performing anodes and cathodes for hydrogen and oxygen production and a complete electrolysis system suitable for small to medium-scale applications named DRAGONFLY(R).
Dragonfly is an innovative alkaline water electrolyzer built to exploit the superior performance of De Nora electrodes and provide an easy-to-install solution to any kind of industrial adopter.

Lorenzo holds a Master Degree in Physical-Chemistry from the University of Milano and an Executive MBA from MIP Politecnico di Milano School of Management.
He joined De Nora in November 1999 as Researcher in the coating lab and, after having covered several technical roles including the management of the De Nora R&D Centre in the USA, in 2013 he has been appointed Director of Basic Research and Open Innovation.
Since 2021 he is leading a newly established unit to expand on the potential of Hydrogen business for De Nora.

The seminar introduces Hystar's ultra-efficient proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers. Utilizing a patented electrolyser stack design using thinner membranes, Hystar electrolysers benefit from superior efficiencies, improved safety and significant suitability for high-volume mass manufacturing compared to state-of-the-art PEM electrolysers. We delve deeper into the turnkey containerized systems (Mira and Vega) as well as a modular solutions (Orion) for large-scale green hydrogen plants that Hystar will bring to the Japanese market.

Luke Idiculla is part of Hystar, a PEM electrolyser manufacturer based in Oslo, Norway. After graduating from the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, he is now working on Hystar's commercial development into the APAC region. His main goal is driving the development and sales of Hystar's technology internationally through strategic partnerships with local stakeholders. Based on the company's game changing and patented technology Hystar's ambition is to become a world leader in the field of PEM electrolysis.

In order to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society, our company has announced that it aims to achieve zero CO2 emissions in its plants by 2035 and in its supply chain by 2050. As part of this effort, we will introduce carbon neutrality (CN) by local production of hydrogen at the Denso Fukushima Plant.

In order to realize a carbon-neutral society, it is extremely important to promote the decarbonization of heat in the industrial sector. This presentation explains Miura's contribution to save energy in boilers and other industrial thermal equipment and to utilize carbon-neutral fuels such as hydrogen.

Achieving net-zero in 2050 needs the maximum deployment of renewable energy which is a regional resource, and solar PV is becoming increasingly important because of its short lead time. This presentation would provide recent developments towards decarbonization and measures for maximizing the deployment of solar PV by the Ministry of the Environment.

We has achieved a conversion efficiency of 15%　and the durability over 10 years. We can already produce 300 mm width using the roll to roll process and plan to produce 1 m widths in 2025. To put this into practical use, we have begun demonstration and construction experiments in various fields with cooperating partners.

The reality and prospects of the agri-PV business, which is attracting a great deal of interest in Japan.

The role and potential of solar PV in Japan to achieve carbon neutrality will be presented in a new industry vision, "PV OUTLOOK 2050," which identifies the technological potential and market prospects towards 2050.

In recent years, the business environment surrounding renewable energy has been changing rapidly. The difficulty of the project is increasing, such as the transition from FIT to non-FIT and the decrease in suitable sites for large-scale development. I will explain what kind of challenges we will take on by taking such changes as opportunities.

Batteries are crucial to achieving carbon neutrality in 2050. In this lecture, we will introduce the basic concept and direction of Japan's battery industry strategy in the midst of technological innovation and market expansion of batteries, and as each country boldly promotes the attraction and regulation of batteries.

Global demand for Li-ion batteries is expected to soar over the next decade. However, growth for electric vehicles in 2023 was slower than prior years driven by phasing out of subsidies and slower economic growth. In this presentation, we will discuss our perspectives on the priorities for battery leaders in 2024. Discussions will revolve around issues that need to be addressed to deliver on the ambitious growth trajectory.

Partner, McKinsey and Company, Tokyo Office
Masaru is a core member of Advance Industries Practice and Sustainability Practice and a leader of the Battery Accelerator Team in Asia. He leads client work across the battery value chain leveraging his rich experience in operational transformation, organizational transformation, strategy development, and due diligence. Before joining McKinsey, Masaru was Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at a private-equity-backed cleantech start-up in the US. He has authored 20+ publications in leading scientific journals and served as a principal investigator on a research program supported by the US Department of Energy. He holds a Ph.D. in applied physics and materials science from Harvard University and is a visiting faculty member at Kyushu University.

Jakob is a partner in McKinsey's Munich office and a leadership member of the Firm's Battery Accelerator Team. He works with companies along the battery value chain and investment organizations to help improve business performance and accelerate scale-ups, develop strategies, and make investment decisions. Having worked more than 15 years on batteries with McKinsey and in the industry, Jakob brings deep expertise in cell and pack technologies and markets, production processes and gigafactory development, and battery supply chains to his clients. Building on his deep battery industry knowledge and expertise, he helps leading companies meet the challenge and the opportunity of a battery market, which grows more than 30 percent each year.
Prior to joining McKinsey, Jakob worked in the automotive industry and contributed as project manager to the development and scale-up of Li-ion cell and battery pack design and manufacturing. Jakob also focused for two years on sustainable energy development with the United Nations Environment Programme.

We'll explain Tesla's mission "Accelerating the World's Transition to Sustainable Energy" with Master Plan3. This presentation will focus on not only Tesla motors, but also Tesla Energy Products, solar and battery system, which are necessary to achieve Tesla's mission.

Joined KEPCO in 1991, joined SANYO in 2004, Vice President of US solar ingot　manufacturing subsidiary in 2009, returned to Japan in 2011, appointed Director of Solar Business Planning in 2012.
Joined Tesla in September 2019 as a Business Development Manager and now in charge of Japan Energy Country Manger from Sep 2022.

Solid-state batteries are foreseen as a key innovation to support an always growing vehicle energy density. This translates for EV owners to higher ranges. The other key requirements include fast-charging and a wide temperature range operation. Based on a 12-year industrial experience, with more than 3 millions cells produced, Blue Solutions accelerates the development of its GEN4 SSB and puts in place partnerships such as with BMW or Foxconn to bring the right product to e-mobility from 2027. The company also becomes a key enabler by supplying lithium metal foil to battery manufacturers: it will indeed be important to develop and support each technological bricks necessary to help solid-state players to emerge.

Sriram Claude Ramanoudjame has been serving as the Chief Marketing, Strategy & Sustainability Director at Blue Solutions, a subsidiary of the Bolloré Group and the leading global manufacturer and designer of all-solid-state batteries, since 2022.
With a dual background and international exposure in engineering and business positions, Sriram brings his expertise in marketing and innovation, gained through his responsibilities in the global automotive industry. At Blue Solutions, he utilizes his versatility to develop products that meet market needs while prioritizing environmental sustainability, aiming for minimal to neutral impact on the environment. Known for his excellent communication skills, Sriram excels in facilitating complex projects within cross-functional and multi-regional teams.
Sriram's international journey spans across various locations including France, the USA, India, Japan, and Malaysia. Prior to joining Blue Solutions, he held the position of Marketing Director at Valeo, a renowned automotive equipment supplier, where he served in multiple roles over nearly 10 years, gaining extensive experience worldwide.
At Blue Solutions, Sriram's primary mission is to establish strong and sustainable partnerships, ensuring the long-term growth of the business, while adapting to the evolving demands of the market and the competitive regulatory environment.

Today's conventional lithium-ion batteries fall short of meeting the needs of many automotive, consumer electronics, and stationary storage applications. Many believe that the unique cell design of solid-state lithium-metal batteries will help bridge this gap -- particularly when it comes to electric vehicles -- because the technology is designed to enable longer range, faster charging and enhanced safety compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. In this talk, QuantumScape's Chief Development Officer, Dr. Mohit Singh, will highlight recent developments in solid-state lithium-metal technology and review some of the challenges in transitioning from research and development to a commercial product.

Dr. Aram Yang is the Director of Cathode Research at QuantumScape. Dr. Yang has worked on cathode and electrolyte development at QuantumScape since he joined QuantumScape in 2012. Prior to QuantumScape, Dr. Yang was co-founder of a start-up developing high energy density capacitors, for which he received funding from Khosla Ventures and the U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E program. Dr. Yang holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and an A.B. in Chemistry and Physics from Harvard University.

To introduce industry trends in EVs and batteries in Europe and around the world, and to look at the challenges and opportunities for EVs from a broad and realistic perspective.

The disclosure requirements for automotive OEMs and battery supply chain operators under the European Battery Regulation will be summarized. The presentation will then provide a detailed explanation of the operational requirements for the calculation and disclosure of CFP (CFB) for batteries.

Regarding LiB market trends mainly for automotive use, I will focus on the current status and future prospects of LiB components, focusing on the four main components of cathode materials, anode materials, electrolytes, and separators, market trends, business prospects.

Batteries are key to energy transition and countries are recognizing the importance of investing in the supply chain. Policies like US Inflation Reduction Act and EU Green Deal are playing a growing role in driving localized production and in forming partnerships leading to more secure supply chains. This presentation will cover the latest battery market, supply chain, and technology trends across transport and stationary storage applications, highlighting opportunities for Japan.

Evelina Stoikou is a Senior Associate at BloombergNEF in New York, covering energy storage technologies and the battery supply chain. Her research provides insights on the upstream battery value chain including technology, prices, markets and policies. She leads the company's research on battery prices and costs, battery startups, and policy landscape in North America. Prior to joining BloombergNEF Evelina worked in management consulting and she holds a dual degree in chemistry and engineering from Dartmouth and Vassar College.

Although the EV industry is still a thriving market, there are advantages and challenges to automating the EV manufacturing process. Meanwhile, the global trend of EVs is growing all over the world. As a member of the KUKA Group, we, KUKA Systems support customers who require automation of EV manufacturing processes.

The current process for manufacturing electrodes requires slurry coating, drying, and solvent recovery steps. On the other hand, the dry process is an environmentally friendly method that does not use solvents. This process is actively developed in the battery field. We will introduce on our efforts to develop a binder suitable for this process.

Graduated from Kyoto Institute of Technology in March 2006. Joined Daikin Industries, Ltd., and belonged to the research and development team and developed the fluoroelastomers. Engaged in marketing of battery materials in the marketing department since 2016. Since 2023, responsible to the development and business of the battery materials in product R&D dep.

The significant influence of functional binders on the performance of lithium-ion batteries is widely recognized, and they are attracting attention as functional materials that control the reaction at the solid-liquid interface. In this presentation, I will report on the technological trends of binder technology that contributes to the enhancement of lithium-ion battery performance, including its application to separator materials.

An electrolyte in LIB plays an important role not only to transport lithium ion between positive and negative electrodes but also to form a stable electrode/electrolyte interface, thus dominating its performance and safety. In this talk, I will introduce the concept of LIB electrolyte design, recent R&D trends, and future perspectives.

Yuki Yamada received his PhD from Kyoto University in 2010. The same year he moved to the University of Tokyo as an assistant professor and was promoted to a lecturer in 2018 and associate professor in 2020. In 2021, he moved to SANKEN, Osaka University as a full professor. His current research interests focus on the development of battery materials.

This report will introduce the current development progress of graphite and Si materials, as well as the application research of graphite and Si materials in lithium-ion batteries,　and discuss the future technical research direction and application market size.

South Korea's steelmaking giant, POSCO Holdings, plan to expand its production of secondary battery materials over the next few years. It is the only company in the world to have built a complete supply chain across secondary battery materials, ranging from lithium and nickel raw materials to cathode and anode materials, and even recycling. To foster sustainable growth, the company is also accelerating the development of eco-friendly next-generation secondary battery materials. In this presentation, we will explore POSCO Group's future top-tier status and consider our next-generation secondary battery material development strategy.

He is the head of the LiB Materials Research Center at POSCO N.EX.T Hub in POSCO Holdings and is specializing in the field of LiB materials. His research primarily focuses on materials and processing for lithium rechargeable and solid state batteries. Throughout his career, he successfully developed several types of high-nickel NCM cathode materials for various applications, including IT mobile devices, electric vehicles, and solid-state batteries. With over twenty-five years of experience in the lithium rechargeable batteries and solid-state batteries domain, he published over 50 papers and 100 patents.

Amid the global acceleration of GX investment, Japan approved the Basic Policy for the Realization of GX, and enacted the GX Decarbonization Electricity Act and the GX Promotion Act. The government promotes non-fossil energy and industrial-restructuring concerning both supply and demand to realize over 150 trillion yen of public and private investment over the next 10 years.
This presentation outlines how to realize GX, focusing mainly on the electric power system.

The energy transition toward decarbonization is underway, and this movement is inseparable from the realization of the 4th Industrial Revolution (Society 5.0 in Japan). This presentation will look back at the history of the energy transition and industrial revolution, clarify the true nature of the 4th industrial revolution brought about by electrification and AI, and explain TEPCO Power Grid's initiatives.

As entering Web3 era, decentralisation of power/data and distributed societies are about to spread globally. Facing Election Year 2024, regional and circular-based decarbonisation policies will provide opportunities to promote regional revitalization. A path for new value creation through utilising locally-produced/consumed renewable energy is proposed.

Born in Tokyo in 1981 and graduated from The London School of Economics (LSE) with BSc Environmental Policy with Economics. After 16 years experience in financial market, joined ITOCHU in 2019. Author of Mobility ZERO (2021), Mobility Economics (2020) and Mobility 2.0 (2018).

As environmental regulations become stricter around the world, and electrification is effective as one of the solution. On the other hand, there are still many issues, especially the cost of batteries is huge wall compared to the cost of the ICE. But conversely, there are things that can only be done by EVs compared to ICE vehicles. I will introduce latest Honda's efforts to apply that are utilizing EVs batteries as "moving storage batteries" with a focus on V2L and swappable batteries.

Executive Chief Engineer, Honda Motor Co.,Ltd and Honda R&D Co.,Ltd　2022
Executive Chief Engineer, Honda R&D Co.,Ltd 2020
Operating Officer, Honda R&D Co.,Ltd 2016
Chief Engineer - Smart Community Planning Office Honda Motor Co.,Ltd. April 2013.
General Manager - MEV(Micro Electric Vehicle) laboratory , HONDA　R&D Co.,Ltd. April 2012
Senior Manager - EV/PHEV R&D division, HONDA R&D Co.,Ltd. April 2009-2012
Manager - Advanced HEV Research division, HONDA R&D Co.,Ltd. January 2008
Chief Engineer - Advanced HEV Research division
Assistant Chief Engineer - First i-VTEC Engine development HONDA R&D Co.,Ltd. 1998
Various experience of gasoline engine development work, HONDA R&D Co., Ltd. 1993 to 1998
Joined Honda Motor Co.,Ltd. 1986

The presentation will cover the current status of offshore wind power projects, particularly bottom-fixed offshore wind power based on Offshore Wind Promotion Act, in addition, it will cover the current policy status of floating offshore wind power, which is expected to be introduced at an accelerated pace in the future, from the perspective of industrial policy, including supply chain formation and human resource development.

The highlights we can cover in the keynote speech:
1. SGRE global　2. SGRE in APAC region- Taichung nacelle plant (supply nacelle for APAC region, including Japan) 3. SGRE in Japan 4. Ishikari Bay New Port Offshore Wind Energy Project 5. SGRE strategy for Japan

Niels Steenberg originates from Denmark, but he has spent close to 20 years living in Asia Pacific. He joined the Wind Power industry in 2011 and has been leading Siemens Gamesa's Offshore activities in Asia Pacific since the establishment of its regional headquarters in Taipei, in December 2017. Prior to that, he was heading onshore sales in the region for four year. His aim is to establish a strong and sustainable footprint for Siemens Gamesa in Asia Pacific, in order to support the development of the offshore industry with competitive product solutions, fit for the region's specifics needs.

Jens Orfelt is Regional President of Asia-Pacific Offshore Wind Development at RWE Renewables based in Japan. Jens is a renewable energy expert with over 15 years of experience in development, construction, and operations of offshore wind farms in Europe and the Asia Pacific region. He currently oversees RWE's development and market build-up activities across Asia-Pacific, including Japan, South Korea, India and Australia.

1993, Completed master's program in Ship and Ocean Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo. Joined Shimizu Corporation and engaged in construction work for deepsea water intake facilities and onshore and offshore wind power generation. In April 2020, he assumed the position of Director of the Offshore Wind Project Promotion Office, a position he holds to the present.

Niels Steenberg originates from Denmark, but he has spent close to 20 years living in Asia Pacific. He joined the Wind Power industry in 2011 and has been leading Siemens Gamesa's Offshore activities in Asia Pacific since the establishment of its regional headquarters in Taipei, in December 2017. Prior to that, he was heading onshore sales in the region for four year. His aim is to establish a strong and sustainable footprint for Siemens Gamesa in Asia Pacific, in order to support the development of the offshore industry with competitive product solutions, fit for the region's specifics needs.

Mika Ohbayashi is Director at Renewable Energy Institute since its foundation in August 2011. Before joining the Institute, from 2010 to 2011, she worked in Abu Dhabi for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) as Policy and Project Regional Manager for Asia Oceania. Prior to that, she worked at the British Embassy to Japan as Climate Change Project Advisor from 2008 to 2009, and served as Director at the Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies from 2000 to 2008. She started her career in the energy field by joining the Citizens' Nuclear Information Center in 1992. In 2017, she was awarded the ISES Global Leadership Award in Advancing Solar Energy Policy - in honour of Hermann Scheer by the International Solar Energy Society.

Kan Watanabe is leading engineering team of SSE Pacifico, an offshore wind developer in Japan. SSE Pacifico has a broader pipeline that includes fixed bottom and floating offshore wind projects, and his team is supporting all the projects in terms of design, technologies, and engineering. He has nearly 15 year experience of engineering / project management in wind sector and oil & gas industries as an Engineer and a Project Manager.

MSc of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Osaka University. After graduation, he worked as a structure engineer at MODEC, mainly for structural/naval design of Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) system and concept design of floating offshore wind power generation system. Then mobilized to Brazil and worked as a project engineer for operation and maintenance work of FPSO. Currently working at Equinor for offshore wind farm development project in charge of bottom-fixed/floating foundation design, construction/installation planning, and operation/maintenance planning. Professional Engineer, Japan (Marine & Ocean).

After working for Chubu Electric Power and Emerson Electric, a U.S. conglomerate, Yamada joined Ideol in 2015 to launch its Japan subsidiary.

In our session, we will introduce where we as a company focus our design efforts from a more multifaceted perspective like considering unique regulation and standard in Japan that is not limited to type certification. It will also be a unique opportunity to learn more about the basic policy on domestic supply chain formation and specific considerations and examples of collaboration with domestic companies.

2007 Joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. 2007-2011 Responsible for technical development of onshore wind turbines at MHI. 2011-2014 Responsible for technical development of offshore WTGs as engineering manager at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Europe, Ltd. 2014-2018 Responsible for load analysis, tower design, and certification as specialist at MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S. 2018-2021 After returning to Japan, Responsible for technical sales at MHI Vestas Offshore Wind Japan. 2021 Feb- Current position as Technical Sales Solutions Manager of MHI Vestas Japan.

Koichi Tanioka has been involved in the energy sector in Japan and abroad for more than 30 years, and has held various business development and sales positions in cogeneration, oil and gas, and waste-to-energy. Among several overseas assignments, he was Managing Director of a subsidiary in Germany.

Currently, he directs and manages sales and marketing in various energy fields with a focus on carbon neutrality, including offshore wind power.

Born in Osaka. 1986 Graduated from Kobe University, Faculty of Economics. 1986 Joined Nippon Steel Corporation (Currently Nippon Steel Engineering Co., Ltd.). 2022 Executive Officer, General Manager of Sales Division, Environment & Energy Sector, Nippon Steel Engineering Co., Ltd.

Marcel Meins was born in 1987. After his apprenticeship as export merchant and several years of work as one, Marcel begin to study marine technology with focus on wind energy (B.Sc.) as well as wind energy technology (M.Sc.) at the University of applied Science Bremerhaven. Within this period he started to work for Deutsche Windtechnik as student assistant in the Sales department. In 2017 he joined the company full time, first as Jr. Project Manager, later as Sales Engineer. In 2020 he was offered to build up and establish Deutsche Windtechnik's first entity in APAC region and moved to Taiwan to become Country Manager for the new founded Deutsche Windtechnik Co. Ltd. After successful initial establishment and handover to local colleagues, Marcel took over the role as APAC Director and is now responsible for the business development of the Taiwanese entity as well as the strategic development of offshore business in APAC region for Deutsche Windtechnik.

The results of the auctions for Round 2 were released in December 2023 and discussions are underway to introduce the Centralized Method of site evaluation and to expand in the EEZ. The recent development and a mid-term outlook of the industry will be shared.

In the design of wind turbine foundations, it is important to take into account various environmental conditions as well as constraints related to manufacturing, vessel and the base port. This presentation will focus on the key points in foundation design and various planning in the early stages of project development.

As a senior engineer at RWE, Ayumu engages in the engineering of offshore wind turbine foundations in Japan and Asia. He started his career with a major Japanese general contractor designing port structures and has more than seven years' experience in designing offshore wind turbine foundations. Professional Engineer, Japan.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) aims to revitalize the region by utilising biomass resources, which are abundant in agricultural, mountainous, and fishing villages, to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This presentation introduces recent developments and prospects for using biomass in agricultural, mountainous, and fishing villages.

In 2004, we built our first livestock biogas plant. To date, plants have been constructed in Hokkaido and Okinawa. Operation and management are important for stable plant operation, and examples from Hokkaido will be presented. In addition, we will explain our efforts in small-scale food biogas plants.

The new "National Forest Plan", formulated in October 2023, sets forth the planned amount of forest management work, such as logging, thinning and reforestation, throughout Japan for the next 15 years. The presentation will highlight the direction of forest management under the Plan, including the perspective of woody biomass energy use.

Saito Kenichi is the Director of the Planning Division of the Forestry Agency.

His responsibilities include national planning for forest resources, securing forest resources in privately owned forest lands, and supervising and subsidizing forest management.

His career began in April 1993 when he joined the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. After serving as Director of the Wood Products Technology Office, Wood Industry Division, and Director of the Wood Industry Division, he has been in his current position since August 2023.

He graduated from the Department of Forestry and Forest Products, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology.

Everyone, Everything, Full Force: Big challenge for a small village

In the midst of the drastic changes in Japan's energy environment due to the international situation and other factors, a representative from the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy will introduce the latest policy situation regarding the future of thermal power generation to ensure a stable supply of electricity and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

JERA promotes the development of renewable energy and Zero Emission thermal power, under "JERA Zero CO2 Emissions 2050".
JERA's challenge aiming at achieving both stable energy supply and realization of decarbonized society by combining renewable energy, whose output fluctuates depending on natural conditions, with Zero Emission thermal power is introduced.

In order to solve the global warming issues, it is important to realize carbon recycling that utilizes CO2 as a resource, that is, a "Sustainable Carbon System", in addition to reduce CO2 emissions. In this speech, not only the prospects and issues for Carbon Recycling but also latest news for Carbon Recycling and activities of CRF will be introduced.

The CCUS market is expected to grow globally and expand to cover a variety of industries. During this presentation, MHI will introduce the outlook for its CCUS business, including challenges to overcome and major initiatives for establishing a CCUS value chain.

Kansai Electric Power Company has been working to establish operating techniques for hydrogen power generation in the Green Innovation Fund Projects. In this presentation, we will introduce the related efforts to realize hydrogen co-firing demonstration at our thermal power plant in the fiscal year of Expo 2025 Osaka.

To achieve Carbon-Free, ammonia has emerged as new solution in thermal power plant. In this session, Doosan's way to utilize ammonia as new power generation technologies(hydrogen energy carrier and co-firing at coal fired power plant) and hydrogen energy policy of Korea will be introduced.

2013 - 2019
- Boiler proposal Team (director)

2019 - 2020
- Boiler new business Team (director)

2020 - 2022
- Boiler Design (Executive)

2022- 2023
- Carbon-Free Power Plant Engineering (Executive)

All kinds of paths towards 2050 carbon neutrality were agreed at COP28. How should the Japanese government's GX strategy proceed? It is setting out over 150 trillion yen of public and private investment, and brushing up its sectoral investment strategies. Mari will outline the expected role of companies in GX and way of sustainable business management to achieve carbon neutrality.

Mari joined Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities in 2000 to start up the Clean Energy Finance Committee. She has been working on climate change policy especially climate finance and mitigation projects and pursuing modalities of enhancing financial incentives to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. With these experiences in climate change finance, her expertise is now advisory on the field of sustainable management and finance. She joined Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting in May 2020.

The Green Transformation strategy by Tokyo Gas towards achieving carbon neutrality in 2050 and the concrete steps we are currently taking to strengthen its initiatives for 2030 and beyond, including the expansion of renewable energy sources to decarbonise electricity and the establishment of large-scale e-methane supply chain overseas to decarbonise natural gas.

Graduared from Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Chemistry), Keio University, Tokyo Japan and joined Tokyo Gas as process engineer in 1997. Engaged in EPC and O&M at LNG liquefaction and receiving plant all over the world. Became director of e-methane business development departmentt this year.

LIBERTY has a bold ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030 which demands a major transition from a heavy polluting industry to a decarbonised future. LIBERTY is investing in a large-scale green iron and steel production hub in Whyalla, South Australia using clean hydrogen and renewable energy, leveraging its 4bn tonnes of high-grade magnetite iron reserves, to create a global supply chain for green iron.

Paul Altschwager has 30 years of experience across multiple industries with complex capital, debt and operational management activities. Before joining GFG Alliance in August 2023 he was Group CFO for international energy and convenience retailer EG Group. Paul previously held senior positions at Woolworths Limited, Charter Halls Group, Westfield Group and Qantas Airways.

1. Innitiatives to address the increasing complexity of energy and carbon management by Univers, a company that links 20% of the world's renewable energy sources
2. Panel discussion on the hurdles and opportunities to achieve a decarbonized society with three companies working on different value propositions to achieve a common goal of reducing carbon emissions

Graduated from Doshisha University in March 2001.
Worked in the solar industry for more than 15 years, at a major domestic IPP operator until 2023, established digital x asset management model for a 1GWP capacity solar power plant.
Current position from 2024.

Yasuyuki Kaneko joined Japan Renewable Energy (JRE) in 2021 after having some experiences in the renewable energy (mainly wind) industry, especially asset management of wind and solar plants, in not only Japan but also APAC, Europe, and the Americas for more than a dozen years.
He has been focusing on both the technical, and the commercial and administrative aspects of the asset management since he started his carrier in this renewable energy industry since 2005 which include 1) the introduction of in-house O&M (Japan, Korea, and Norway), 2) launching the 24/7 operation control centre in Japan for the purposes of predicting failures using AI technologies and optimizing production, and 3) developing specific KPIs for RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Serviceability).
In terms of the battery business, JRE has just launched a BTM solar project in Japan and operates it in order to maximize the revenue of the project using the daily electricity price spread in the market and willing to expand the size of the business as well as the purposes of the business to arbitrage, resource adequacy, and ancillary service leading the policy change of Japanese Authority.

In recent years, to cope with resource and environmental constraints, the transition to a circular economy, which aims at efficient and circular use of resources and maximization of added value, has become an urgent issue. This presentation will introduce the latest trends in circular economy policies in Japan.

Currently The Ministry of the Environment is reviewing the Fourth Fundamental Plan
for Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society, and in October 2023 the specific
guidelines for the formulation of the next Fundamental Plan for Establishing a Sound
Material-Cycle Society were finalized.
The transition to a Circular Economy leads to the decarbonization of the entire life cycle
of resources, from extraction to processing and disposal, which will be key to achieving
net zero, as well as strengthening industrial competitiveness and economic security.
The purpose of this presentation is to explain the latest trends in Circular Economy based
on these actions.

The circular economy is an important theme for Japan to overcome decarbonization and resource constraints and to achieve growth. As the government sets it as a growth strategy, and partnerships among industry, government, and academia are formed and gaining momentum, opinion leaders discuss the current challenges and "winning strategies" that can contribute to growth.

Born in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture in 1981. First elected to the House of Representatives in August 2009, currently in his 5th term. From September 2019 to October 2021 he served as Minister of Environment. Since then he has been actively working on climate change and environmental issues.

Hitachi is working to realize a sustainable recycling-oriented society through the development of products that apply recycled plastics, the recycling of large-scale products, and the visualization of digital technology. The presentation will also refer to European rulemaking and the use of digital technology in Japan, and consider the issues that need to be addressed in order to bring about change.

Started the carrier in manufacturing technology of CRT devices in the Electronic Devices Division. Involved in plant construction in many countries. After served as General Manager of Hitachi Display Ltd China for LCD-related business, and General Manager of Production Technology at Hitachi Automotive Systems. Returned to Hitachi Ltd in 2021 and currently serves as General Manager of Monozukuri Strategy Division.

Digital Product Passports aim to gather data on a product and its supply chain and share it across entire value chains so all actors, including consumers, have a better understanding of the materials and products they use and their embodied environmental impact.

The digital product passports initiative is part of the proposed Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and one of the key actions under the Circular Economy Action Plan.

Circularise is using blockchain to create a platform for sharing data across supply chains. The ambition is to improve transparency so that companies can move toward more circular production processes, starting with the plastics sector.

Mesbah Sabur (Founder) got his MSc. in Industrial Design Engineering from Delft University of Technology. From the age of 19, Mesbah started co-founding several startups and combined that work with his studies. He became fascinated with circular economy and has been a passionate advocate ever since; for example, during his role as project leader for one of the largest garment hanger manufacturers in the world, Mainetti. Through his experience as an industrial design engineer, he was able to work for top Hong Kong-based companies and experience many phases of the supply chain first-hand, such as manufacturing.