This event will focus on key people in and outside of the Kushiro region to discuss new business models and solutions to issues through the fusion of regional development and technology under the theme "The Future of Japan from the Region - New Industry Created by Technology and Local Resources. The event will focus on key people in and outside the Kushiro region.

Outline of the event
- Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
- Venue: Kushiro Prince Hotel (7-1 Saiwai-cho, Kushiro City, Hokkaido 085-8581)
- Program:
Part 1: 13:00-17:00 (Lecture and Panel Discussion)
Part 2: 17:00-19:00 (Reception)
- Participation fee:
Part I: Free of charge (Advance registration required; open to all)
Part II: 5,000 yen
- Organizer: MIJS Consortium
- Supported by: Kushiro Region DX Promotion Association (to be coordinated)
- Estimated number of participants: 100

Program
-Keynote speech:
Keynote Speech: "The Future of Japan from Local Regions - New Primary Industry Created by Technology and Local Resources
Speakers:
Mr. Kohei Kuroda, President and Representative Director, IMU Co.

Mr. Kuroda will talk about the practice of industrial innovation by combining local resources and technology through the successful case of "Kyokanburi", which was born in the extremely cold region of Shiranuka, where there was no culture of eating yellowtail.

-Lecture:
DX: Innovation, Evolution, and On-Site DX by a Long-established Manufacturing Company Challenging the Space Industry
Speaker:
Mr. Hiroshi Habu, President and Representative Director, Kushiro Seisakusho Co.
Kotoe Yotsumiya, Executive Vice President, Joizo Co.

Kushiro Seisakusho, a long-established manufacturing company in Kushiro City, has developed advanced technology and experience in manufacturing sites such as bridges and large tanks. In recent years, the company has leveraged its strengths to enter the space industry as a new challenge. In this presentation, Kushiro Seisakusho will introduce specific examples of how the introduction of DX (Digital Transformation) has enabled the company to improve the efficiency of its worksites and production processes, and to build a foundation for taking on challenges in new industrial fields.

-Panel Discussion:
What IT and Regional Initiatives Nurture Entrepreneurs"
Speakers:
Hideyuki Nakajima, Chairman, Kushiro Regional DX Promotion Association
Ms. Rie Onodera, Digital Station Digirapo
Mr. Yusuke Takagi, Director, International Society for Regenerative Medicine Literacy Education
Moderator:
Mr. Masanori Moriwaki, Executive Officer, CRO, WingArk 1st Corporation

Rural areas are a mirror of Japanese society as a whole, and the future will come someday. Solving issues in rural and regional communities will lead to the future of Japan. In this session, we will hear from entrepreneurs who are working in various fields such as DX, education, and regenerative medicine, and think about the future of the region.

Recommended for
-People involved in regional development and local business
-Those who are interested in new business models utilizing technology
-Those who want to launch new industries by utilizing regional resources
-Those interested in DX (Digital Transformation) and IT solutions