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Energy Conference - Business Leaders Forum 2025

Tuesday 16 September 2025 - 2:30 pm to 8:00 pm (UTC+9)

L'Espace CCI, Nihonbashi Honcho Ys Building, 2F, 2 Chome-2-2 Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo City, 103-0023, Tokyo, Japan

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Event language(s)
Speeches ENG & JAP with interpretations

Price: Presential Attendance:
- 8 500 yens for members of the French Chamber
- 12 000 yens for non-members

A path toward decarbonization: A portfolio of complementary solutions

Exciting Announcement!

We are thrilled to announce that the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCI France-Japon) will be hosting the 8th edition of its Energy Conference in partnership with leading industry experts.

''A path towardsd decarbonization: a portfolio of complementary solutions''

On Tuesday, September 16th, from 3:00 pm onwards at l'Espace CCIFJ (Nihonbashi, Tokyo).

We invite you to join us for an afternoon of knowledge-sharing, discussion, and networking!

🥂Networking cocktail : Join us for an elegant evening of connection and conversation

With special thanks to our generous sponsors : Hauts de France and Energy Pool Japan and EDF your support makes this experience possible.

Our sincere thanks to our annuals sponsors :

Nissan, Veolia, Air Liquide, Axa , Dassault Systèmes, Crédit Agricole, Toyota Tsusho, Forvia Faurecia, EY, Capgemini, Horiba, Mitsui Fudosan, Natixis, Société Générale,TotalEnergies, Life 14, Perrier, Vittel, and Sparkup.

PROGRAM & SPEAKERS:

14:30 – Doors Open

Master of Ceremony:

Pr ARIMA Jun, The University of Tokyo

15:10 – 15:20 – Opening Remarks

Embassy of France in Japan / CCIFJ

15:20 – 15:35 – Opening Keynote Speech

BERTRAND Xavier President, Region Hauts de France

15:35 – 16:25 – Panel 1 : From Nuclear to Hydrogen : Building a Complementary Decarbonization Strategy

Moderator : Pr ARIMA Jun, The University of Tokyo

Speakers from : EDF, HORIBA, ORANO, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

16:25 – 16:35 – Q&A Panel 1

16:35 – 16:50 : Keynote Perspective

TANAKA Nobuo AL Japan board member (IEA) / CEO, Tanaka Global, Inc.

16:50 – 17:15 : Coffee Break

17:15 – 18:05 : Panel 2 : Smart Energy Infrastructure : Storage and Grid Innovation for Tomorrow

Moderator : Pr ISHI Hideo, Waseda University

Speakers from : Energy Pool Japan , HEXA, METI, SCHNEIDER, VEOLIA

18:05 – 18:15 – Q&A Panel 2

18:15 – 18:30 – Keynote : Interconnection side

MUSSET Olivier, Global Head of Energy

18:30 – 18:40 Q&A

18:40 – 18:45 Concluding Remarks:

GAUSSORGUES Bruno, Admnistrator, CCIFJ and Sustainability Committee Co-President CCI France Japon

18:45 – 20:00 : Networking cocktail

Special Guests

We are also privileged to host Mr. Xavier Bertrand,
President of the Hauts-de-France Region, who will deliver a keynote address.
He was appointed Minister of Health (2005–2007), then Minister of Labour (2007–2009), and Minister of Labour,Employment and Health (2010–2012).

Welcome to Hauts de France

TANAKA Nobuo, Executive Director Emeritus, The International Energy Agency (IEA)

Nobuo Tanaka is Chairman of the steering committee of the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF), which was established by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2014. He also played a crucial and personal role in the strengthening of ties with major non-Member energy players, including China and India.

Olivier Musset, Global Head of Energy

Olivier Musset is the Global Head of the Energy Plus Group where he oversees advisory and financing activities across the energy sector, including renewables, hydrogen, CCUS, and BESS. With 35 years of industry experience, he joined Société Générale in 1993 after beginning his career at Technip. He holds a degree in petroleum engineering and is a member of EVOLEN.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Time: 15:00-20:30 (Doors open at 14:30)
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

Deadline for registration/cancellation: Friday, September 12th, 17:00

*Any cancellation after the deadline or no-show will be charged.
*All participants are required to pay online before the event. Thank you for your understanding.