EBC ニュースレター　2026年3月25日

The EBC, together with the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan, is pleased to invite members to a discussion based on insights from the 25th KPMG Global Automotive Executive Survey.

As the automotive sector undergoes rapid transformation driven by digitalisation, sustainability, and shifting market dynamics, this session will provide a strategic overview of key global trends shaping the industry.

We look forward to welcoming you to this timely exchange!
Date: 3 April 2026, 16:00 – 19:00
Venue: AHK Japan, Tokyo

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The EBC Digital Committee will bring together policymakers, industry experts and practitioners to discuss current developments in cybersecurity and how organisations can effectively respond to emerging risks. Among the confirmed speakers are Luis Miguel Vega Fidalgo of DG Connect, European Commission, and Nobutaka Takeo, Director of the Cybersecurity Division at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). In addition, the programme will feature presentations from companies sharing practical experiences and case studies on how cybersecurity challenges are being addressed in day-to-day operations.

The conference will be of particular interest to professionals responsible for cybersecurity, IT governance and risk management, as well as executives and polic specialists seeking to better understand the evolving regulatory and operational landscape for cybersecurity in Japan and Europe. The event aims to facilitate dialogue between policymakers and industry while highlighting practical approaches and lessons learned from users on the ground.

Place: EU Delegation in Hiroo, 16:00 – 19:00

Agenda
16.00 Navigating Cybersecurity in the European Union
16.30 Cybersecurity in Japan: Landscape and Outlook
17.00 Case Studies: Industry perspectives on Cybersecurity
17.30 Q&A
18.00 Networking
19.00 Closing

Registration (please mail to [email protected])

The German Chamber of Commerce in Japan, together with the German Consulate General Osaka-Kobe and the Japanese-German Business Association, invites you to the next German Economic Roundtable in Osaka.

This session explores how Generative and Agentic AI reshape enterprises and their ecosystems. It highlights AI‑centric direction and business process transformation, focusing on delivering tangible value aligned with CxO agendas. We will also explore how can small and medium-sized enterprises lay down an essential foundation for successful AI adoption—leveraging best practices and a Clean Core approach—to unlock the highest performance and sustainable outcomes from Agentic AI.

Representatives from the City of Kyot and the Osaka Business and Investment Cente will share valuable insights into innovation initiatives and investment support available to companies in the region.
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This conference will explore Ukraine’s experience in AI and digital transformation and will feature Serhiy Tokarev, co-founder of the international investment group Roosh and founder of the Tokarev Foundation.

Discussions will highlight Ukraine’s internationally recognised expertise in digital public infrastructure, GovTech, cybersecurity, and innovation resilience in times of crisis. The programme will include panel discussions followed by a networking session to foster dialogue and collaboration between Japanese and international stakeholders.

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We look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events.

Valerie Moschetti
Chief Operating Officer
European Business Council in Japan

• The defense ministers of Japan and Germany on Sunday underlined the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation, including via a potential new agreement to make joint exercises smoother and more effective. Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi hosted his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in his hometown of Yokosuka near Tokyo, highlighting the close ties between the two countries. (Kyodo News)
• Major mobile phone carriers will roll out a service on April 1 that allows users to connect to other carriers’ networks, ensuring that people can communicate in the event of a large-scale outage. The Japan Roaming service is the cornerstone of efforts made by the mobile phone industry as a whole to manage large-scale outages following a major disruption at KDDI Corp. in 2022. (The Japan News)
• The Japanese government decided Tuesday to strengthen screening of foreign investments in the country by setting up a cross-ministerial, U.S.-style panel to prevent leakage of critical technologies and intelligence. Through a revision of the foreign exchange and trade law, the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks to ensure that it can identify foreign investments considered risky in terms of national economic security. (Japan Today)

If you are interested in joining a committee meeting, please contact the EBC to confirm the time and meeting place.