JPI Seminar: Revitalization Roadmap for Japan's Shipbuilding Industry and Future Outlook Based on the MLIT's 'Shipbuilding WG' Discussions – July 23 (Thu) Event

JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will host a seminar featuring Mr. Hideaki Murayama, Vice Chair of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's (MLIT) Shipbuilding Working Group, to provide detailed insights into the shipbuilding industry revitalization roadmap based on the WG's discussions and its future development.

[Details and Registration Here] https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17771

[Title]

Revitalization Roadmap for Japan's Shipbuilding Industry and Future Outlook Based on the MLIT's 'Shipbuilding WG' Discussions

[Event Date and Time]

July 23, 2026 (Thursday) 13:30 – 15:30

※ Applications for archived distribution are accepted even after the seminar concludes.

[Speaker]

Vice Chair, MLIT Shipbuilding Working Group

Professor, Doctor of Engineering

Department of Systems Innovation

Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo

Mr. Hideaki Murayama

▶ Leading policy discussions as Vice Chair of the MLIT Shipbuilding Working Group, with approximately 30 years of research and practical experience in the marine and shipbuilding sectors.

[Practical Insights Gained from the Seminar]

• Decision-making frameworks required during the 'implementation phase' of the shipbuilding revitalization roadmap

• Competitive conditions for next-generation vessel development, considering decarbonization and automation

• Concrete actions to align government policy with corporate strategy

[Target Industries and Departments]

• Strategic planning and business development departments in shipbuilding and heavy industries

• R&D departments responsible for vessel development and technology strategy

• Investment and planning departments in shipping and logistics companies

[Lecture Overview]

Maritime shipping serves as a societal foundation, transporting approximately 80% of global and over 99% of Japan's cargo, supporting daily life and economic activity. Japan ranks third globally in both shipbuilding output and fleet capacity, positioning itself as a leading maritime nation.

Currently, there is a growing demand to develop and implement next-generation vessels and maritime systems that enhance safety and efficiency through automation and AI, while also achieving the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

This lecture will examine the Shipbuilding Industry Revitalization Roadmap, published in December 2025, along with discussions from the Shipbuilding Working Group of Japan's Growth Strategy Council. It will explain what is essential for Japan to maintain its status as a maritime nation and achieve sustainable development in the shipbuilding industry, as well as how these elements should be strengthened and interconnected.

[Lecture Topics]

1. Maritime Logistics

2. The Shipbuilding Industry

3. Shipbuilding Industry Revitalization Roadmap

4. Future Outlook

5. Q&A Session

6. Business Card Exchange and Networking

This seminar offers a rare opportunity to engage in direct dialogue and Q&A with a speaker who is typically difficult to access, and to gain practical insights and potential collaboration opportunities through networking with participants across industries and sectors—a hallmark of JPI seminars.

[Attendance Formats]

● On-site attendance (archived distribution not included)

● Live streaming attendance (archived distribution not included)

● Archived distribution attendance

※ On-site and live streaming attendees can add archived distribution at a special rate of 18,500 JPY (tax included).

[Registration Fees]

1 participant: 37,340 JPY (tax included)

2 or more participants: 32,340 JPY (tax included / same organization, simultaneous registration)

※ For employees of local public entities: up to 2 participants at 11,000 JPY (tax included / on-site or live streaming only, same attendance format)

[Details and Registration Here] https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17771

◆ After the seminar, we can facilitate follow-up questions or introductions to the speaker.

◆ This event is highly effective for building professional networks among speakers and participants, and for creating new business opportunities.

◆ Applications for archived distribution remain open even after the seminar concludes.

[Inquiries]

Japan Planning Institute Co., Ltd.

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)]

For over half a century, JPI has served as a 'bridge of knowledge' connecting government, public institutions, and private enterprises. We have consistently delivered high-value, real-time seminars exclusively to executives and senior managers, supporting national policy development and national projects while striving to create national knowledge.