Digital

The EU-Japan Centre is pleased to report the successful conclusion of four more online workshops since our December issue. This year, due to the many Member States’ delegations, both at a national and regional level, planned to benefit from the World Expo 2025 held in Osaka, the demand for the Centre’s Market Access Workshops is high.

This report examines Japan’s evolving role in the development and governance of advanced AI systems across five interconnected dimensions: national policy, ethical direction, institutional coordination, collaboration with the European Union, and global positioning.

From 31 March to 7 April 2025, Tokyo will host the EU-Japan Digital Week, a key event bringing together academia, research, industry, business, and policymakers from Japan, the European Union, and other Indo-Pacific countries.

The EU-Japan Centre concluded its Digital Business Mission to Japan in October. The mission centered around CEATEC 2024. 9 European startups and SMEs from 8 European countries showcased cutting-edge technologies that captured significant attention in the Japanese market.

Are you an EU-based SME working in the Green or Digital sectors? Showcase your business to the Japanese market through the EU2JP Platform, your gateway to one of the most dynamic markets in the world. Apply by October 30!

The EEN partner University of Warsaw is organizing a physical B2B event with workshops sessions within the frame of DEICy 2024 Digital Economy, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity.

The European Business Council in Japan flagship summit on the digital automotive realm brings together industry, policy, and advocacy leaders at the Europa House in Tokyo.