Energy Conference - Business Leaders Forum 2024

Japan Energy Transition: Road to Decarbonization (In-Person & Online)

We are delighted to inform you that The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCI France-Japon) will organize the 7^th edition of its Energy Conference, in partnership with the French Embassy, focusing on the theme: Japan Energy Transition: Road to Decarbonization, on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, from 3pm onwards. It will take place at L'Espace CCIFJ (Nihonbashi, Tokyo).

More specifically, the Energy Conference will highlight the future evolutions of the energy sector, covering this theme from different points of view. Linking legal, environmental, and consumer perspectives, the Conference will present the standpoint and future of Japan within the highly competitive sectors that are energy production and sustainability. The discussions will delve into Japan’s strategies for transitioning towards a decarbonized society, exploring innovative technologies and policies that align with global sustainability goals.

This Conference is part of the ‘Business Leaders Forum’, a series of events dedicated to gathering experts from different sectors to discuss forthcoming industry challenges. The Business Leaders Forum also aims at providing networking opportunities in order to promote France-Japan collaboration. 

The topics tackled by this sectorial Conference will be echoed by our annual key event, the Business Summit, to be held on December 3rd, 2024, which will be held under the theme "Inventing a Better Future in a Changing World".

We encourage you to attend so as to expand your knowledge and network in this industry!

The press will also be invited to attend the conference.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

PROGRAM & SPEAKERS: 

15:00 DOORS OPEN

Master of Ceremony: Pr. Jun ARIMA, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo

15:30 OPENING REMARKS

• CCI France Japon

• Raphael KELLER, Minister Counsellor for Economic Affairs, Embassy of France in Japan

15:40 OPENING KEYNOTE SPEECH

• Masanori TSURUDA, Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

15:55 OVERVIEW: Current State and Future Trends of the Energy Industry

• Yumemi OONO, Head of Energy & Infrastructure Group for Japan, Crédit Agricole CIB

16:10 PANEL 1 - Developing New Energies in Japan

Moderator: Pr. Jun ARIMA, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo

• Allan BAKER, Global Head of Energy Transition – Energy+ Group, Société Générale 

• Suzana HINTZE, Country Director Japan/India, TotalEnergies Renewables Distributed Generation Asia Pacific

• Jun MINASE, Corporate Officer, General Manager, Japan Energy Solution Strategic Business Unit, Sumitomo Corporation

• Francis BESNARD, Marketing Director, Genvia

16:55 Q&A

17:15 COFFEE BREAK

17:35 KEYNOTE SPEECH

• Gilles BERNARD-MICHEL, Nuclear Counselor, French Embassy to Japan

17:45 PANEL 2 - Decarbonization, Digitalization and Trading of Electricity in Japan

Moderator:  Hideo ISHII, Senior Researcher (Professor), Advanced Collaborative Research Organization for Smart Society, Waseda University

• Jaume VILLA, Energy Director, Energy Supply and Services Business Line,  Veolia Jenets

• Takeshi ICHIMURA, Chief Executive Officer, EnergyPool Japan

• Ren KAWAMURA, Executive Officer Head of Power Trading Dept., erex Co.,Ltd

• Hiromi MORO, General Manager, Engie Energy Marketing Japan

18:30 Q&A

18:50 CONCLUDING REMARKS

• Bruno GAUSSORGUES, Administrator of CCIFJ and Sustainability Committee President, CCI France Japon

18:55 - 20:30 NETWORKING COCKTAIL

Date: Thursday, October 3rd

Time: 15:30-20:30 (Doors open at 15:00)

Language: English/Japanese (simultaneous interpretation)

Venue:  CCI France Japon “L’Espace” - at CCIFJ office!

Address: 2-2-2 Nihombashi, Honcho 1F, Chuo-ku, 103-0023 Tokyo

Fee: Please pay via Stripe Payment online system before registration

Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 26th, 2024, 17:00

Presential attendance:

* 9 000 yens for members of the French Chamber

* 18 000 yens for non-members

Remote attendance:

* 5 000 yens for members of the French Chamber

* 10 000 yens for non-members

Deadline for registration/cancellationThursday, September 26th, 2024, 17:00.

Any cancellation after the deadline or no-show will be charged.

All participants are required to pay by CREDIT CARD (via Stripe Payment online system) before the event.

Please register each attendee separately. Number of Seats is limited, be first to register!

Thank you for your understanding.

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