[JPI Seminar] Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "Basic Materials Industry Vision" and Initiatives for the Promotion of Metal Additive Manufacturing - Held on July 31 (Fri)

JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will hold a seminar featuring Mr. Daiki Hasegawa, Assistant Director (Planning and Coordination), Basic Materials Industry Office, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, to provide a detailed explanation of the "Basic Materials Industry Vision" and initiatives for the promotion of metal additive manufacturing.

[Details and Application Here] https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17844

[Title]

Strengthening the Resilience of Manufacturing Supply Chain Foundations through GX, Economic Security, DX, and Human Resource Development

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: "Basic Materials Industry Vision" and Initiatives for the Promotion of Metal Additive Manufacturing

[Date and Time]

July 31, 2026 (Fri) 09:30 - 11:30

*Applications for archived streaming will be accepted even after the seminar concludes.

[Speaker]

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Manufacturing Industries Bureau

Basic Materials Industry Office

Assistant Director (Planning and Coordination)

Mr. Daiki Hasegawa

▶ A key policy practitioner responsible for promoting the Basic Materials Industry Vision and strengthening manufacturing foundations, with extensive experience in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, industry-academia collaboration, and GX-related policies.

[Practical Knowledge Gained from the Seminar]

・ Policy priorities and response guidelines in the 2025 Basic Materials Industry Vision

・ Criteria for determining the feasibility of introducing metal additive manufacturing and its application areas

・ Key points for strengthening manufacturing supply chains by integrating GX, economic security, and DX

[Target Industries/Departments]

・ Production Technology and Manufacturing Planning Departments in the manufacturing industry

・ Corporate Planning Departments responsible for supply chain reform and procurement strategy

・ Technology and Development Departments of metal processing and basic materials-related companies

・ Business Planning and Innovation Departments responsible for promoting GX and DX

[Lecture Overview]

This lecture will organize the challenges facing the basic materials industry, such as labor shortages, aging equipment, and decarbonization responses, based on the background and content of the "Basic Materials Industry Vision" formulation.

In addition, it will introduce the discussions and recommendations of the study group for the promotion of metal additive manufacturing, which is expected to be a next-generation manufacturing technology, and consider the direction for strengthening industrial competitiveness. It will provide an outlook on the future of manufacturing foundations from both technological and policy perspectives.

[Lecture Topics]

1. Regarding the Basic Materials Industry Vision

(1) Introduction

(2) Background of the creation of the Basic Materials Industry Vision

(3) Seven specific topics

(4) Conclusion

2. Report on the implementation of the study group for the promotion and expanded use of metal additive manufacturing

3. Related Q&A

4. Business card exchange and networking session

This is a valuable opportunity unique to JPI seminars, where participants can gain practical information and new collaboration opportunities not only through direct interaction and Q&A with speakers who are usually difficult to meet, but also through networking among participants across different industries and sectors.

[Participation Format]

● On-site participation (archived streaming not included)

● Live streaming participation (archived streaming not included)

● Archived streaming participation

*On-site and live streaming participants can add archived streaming for a special fee of 18,500 yen (tax included).

[Participation Fee]

1 person: 37,410 yen (tax included)

Special Offer: One accompanying person from the same corporation can attend for free per registered participant (registration required).

*For those belonging to local governments, the fee is 11,000 yen (tax included/on-site and live streaming only/same participation format) for up to two people.

[Details and Application Here] https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17844

◆ We also facilitate questions and introductions to speakers after the seminar.

◆ It is highly beneficial for building personal networks among speakers and participants, and for creating new business opportunities.

◆ Applications for archived streaming will be accepted even after the seminar concludes.

[Inquiries]

Japan Planning Institute Inc.

Kowa Hiroo Building, 5-2-32 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047

TEL.03-5793-9761 FAX.03-5793-9767

URL https://www.jpi.co.jp

[About JPI (Japan Planning Institute)]

As a "bridge of knowledge between politics, government, and the private sector," JPI has been supporting the implementation of national policies and national projects for half a century, providing valuable information for the business operations of executives and senior managers aiming to create national knowledge through exclusive, real-world seminars for participants.