Japan and the EU agreed on the “Japan-EU Digital Partnership” in the 2022 Summit to promote the development of a human-centered, sustainable digital society. In this webinar, we will deepen the dialogue between the public and private sectors of both sides regarding AI innovation-oriented development, implementation, and the regulation of its risks.

This webinar will delve into the key provisions of the Net-Zero Industrial Act (NZIA) and Clean Industrial Deal, highlighting their impact on industries and the businesses and investment opportunities they generate for Japanese companies.

In this lecture, Mr. Tadayoshi Hiraki, First Secretary of the Japanese Embassy in Ukraine, will provide an update on the current situation in Ukraine and discuss the contributions of Japanese companies.  

The EU Compass, published on January 29th and inspired from Draghi report, sets the direction for her second term, with a focus on innovation, decarbonization and competitiveness, and strengthening economic security efforts. Discussions will be held with the top EU climate policy official, the head of Japan’s METI GX strategy, and a representative from Japanese businesses to explore the future direction of decarbonization efforts and the advancement of the Japan-EU Green Alliance.

As AI permeates all aspects of life and business, on 13 June 2024, the European Parliament issued the first general regulation on AI use and applications within the European market.

In this webinar, the authorities of both Japan and the EU will introduce the latest developments and challenges in Circular Economy (CE) policies and initiatives.