• Wednesday, May 27, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

  Trends and Outlook of METI's AI Policy

  The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) categorizes AI as a pillar for future growth and is implementing comprehensive initiatives, including promoting utilization, human resource development, advancing governance, and domestic AI development. This session will present these policy trends and future outlook.

  General reservations will begin on Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 AM.

  Presenter

  

  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
  AI Industry Strategy Office, IT Industry Division, concurrently IT Innovation Division, Commerce and Information Policy Bureau/Director

  Takuya Watanabe

• Wednesday, May 27, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

  Transformed by SDVs: Designing and Producing Next-Generation Mobility, and the Impact on the Automotive Parts Industry

  A once-in-a-century wave of transformation is coming in the automotive industry. Among these shifts, the trends toward electrification and SDV-enabled connected cars represent a massive upheaval capable of reshaping the industry structure. This presentation will clearly explain the fundamentals of SDV and the future vision for the mobility industry enabled by data and AI, illustrated with real-world examples.

  General reservations will begin on Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 AM.

  Presenter

  

  Electric Mobility Systems Specialist University
  Associate Professor, Electric Mobility Systems Specialist University / Journalist / Strategist

  Yumi Kawabata

• Thursday, May 28, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

  Factories Where Humans and AI Evolve Together - Next-Generation Manufacturing Created by Digital Twins

  This presentation explores the "Factory Where Humans and AI Evolve Together," leveraging digital twins and CPS infrastructure. It introduces the concept of "CPS 2.0," which evolves from data integration and visualization to autonomous optimization and control through AI and quantum technology. Beyond technological innovation, we propose a next-generation manufacturing strategy that also achieves worker well-being.

  General reservations will begin on Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 AM.

  Presenter

  

  Institute of Science Tokyo
  Institute of Integrated Research / Professor

  Katsuki Fujisawa

• Thursday, May 28, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

  Technology Development Toward the Realization of Level 4 Autonomous Truck Hub-to-Hub Transportation Services

  Toward the realization of Level 4 autonomous truck long-haul transportation services, this presentation introduces the current status of T2’s cutting-edge autonomous driving technology development and discusses future challenges from the perspectives of driving technology, operational design, and safety assurance.

  General reservations will begin on Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 AM.

  Presenter

  

  T2 Inc.
  Head of Technology Development Division

  Yuki Tsuji

• Friday, May 29, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

  Regional Transportation DX Promotion Project "COMmmmONS" Initiatives

  How can we resolve the "siloed" challenges facing regional transportation and build sustainable transportation systems? We introduce the Regional Transportation DX Project "COMmmmONS (Commons)"—a new initiative by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) aiming to eliminate "transportation gaps."

  General reservations will begin on Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 AM.

  Presenter

  

  MLIT
  New Mobility Service Division, Director

  Yuya Uchiyama

• Friday, May 29, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

  The Impact of Generative AI on In-Car Experience

  As the world's largest AI company, Microsoft is driving transformation. This presentation will cover a wide range of use cases, from AI applications in the automotive industry advancing SDV (Software-Defined Vehicle) to AI implementation in the in-car experience (ICE). We will also propose the essential product value that automotive companies need.

  General reservations will begin on Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 AM.

  Presenter

  

  Microsoft Japan
  Mobility Services Business Division
  Chief Industry Technology Lead

  Yutaro Ishiguro

Archive streaming will be available from Tuesday, June 2 to Tuesday, June 9.
*The archives will remain available for JSAE members only from Wednesday, June 10 to Wednesday, June 17.