A Joint Symposium Hosted by Q-PIT and the In2FS (Think Tank Unit & Decarbonization Unit)

2026.02.04

Initiative
Decarbonization
Think Tank

The Integrated Initiative for Designing Future Society held its first joint symposium in collaboration with two units—the Decarbonization Unit and the Think Tank Unit—together with the FCVI Project of the Institute for Advanced Energy Research and Education, Kyushu University.

The theme of the symposium was:
“Transforming the Future of Energy — Prospects for Future Innovation Technologies Originating from Kyushu University.”

The symposium featured two external speakers and seven faculty members from Kyushu University, who delivered cutting-edge discussions on:

Future forecasting,
GX and decarbonization technologies,
Energy-saving measures for data centers, and
Innovative technologies and their social implementation toward a future energy society.

Event Details

Date & Time:
Thursday, January 29, 13:30–16:50

Venue:
Hybrid (Online & On-site)
Ito Campus, Kyushu University
CNER Building No.1, Research Hall (Ito Campus)

Program Overview

Moderator

LEE DOYUN
Associate Professor,
Institute for Advanced Energy Research and Education, Kyushu University
Division of Future Design

Opening Remarks

Akira Omoto
Professor, Faculty of Design, Kyushu University
Assistant to the President
Leader, Think Tank Unit, In2FS
Director, Q-PIT Division of Future Design

Session ①: FCVI Project

Chair:
Kazumi Kubota
Specialized Academic Administrator ,
Decarbonization Unit,
Integrated Initiative for Designing Future Society

Special Lecture 1

“How to Utilize Foresight in Research Strategy: Basic Concepts and Key Methods”
Toshihiko Fukuda
Research Analyst,
Technology Based Finance Team
Sustainability Promotion Department
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited

Overview of the FCVI Project

“Establishing a World-Leading Hub for Energy Research and Education”
Yoshio Matsuzaki
Professor, Research Promotion Division
Institute for Advanced Energy Research and Education, Kyushu University

Research Seeds Survey

“Comprehensive Knowledge of Over 250 Researchers in the Energy Field”
Sung-Jun YOO
Associate Professor, Social Design Division
Institute for Advanced Energy Research and Education, Kyushu University

FCVI Promotion Module (C) Report

“Impacts of Introducing Innovative Decarbonization Technologies into Cities”
Daisuke Sumiyoshi
Professor, Faculty of Human-Environment Studies, Kyushu University
Decarbonization Unit, FS Headquarters / Q-PIT Module Leader

FCVI Promotion Module (I) Report

“Building Researcher Networks to Foster Innovation Creation”
Tomofumi Tada
Professor, Research Promotion Division
Institute for Advanced Energy Research and Education, Kyushu University
Q-PIT Module Leader

— Break —

Session ②: Initiatives Toward Decarbonization

Chair:
Munetsugu Motoyama
Associate Professor, Research Promotion Division
Institute for Advanced Energy Research and Education, Kyushu University

Special Lecture 2

“Creating a Smart Energy Society with AI and Next-Generation Infrastructure”
Norio Fujii
General Manager, Promotion Department
Next-Generation Social Infrastructure Promotion Office
Technology Unit, SoftBank Corp.

Policy Proposals for Decarbonized Regional Development

Eizo Okada
Professor, Think Tank Unit
Integrated Initiative for Designing Future Society, Kyushu University

Addressing the Increase in Indirect CO₂ Emissions from Data Centers

Introduction of the SIF Program
“Decarbonized Facility Design Program”
Kazumi Kubota
Specialized Academic Administrator,
Decarbonization Unit,
Integrated Initiative for Designing Future Society, Kyushu University

**Thermal Environment Control and Energy-Saving Measures

for Critical Equipment Rooms**
Akihiko Ozaki
Professor, Faculty of Human-Environment Studies, Kyushu University
Decarbonization Unit, In2FS

Session ③: Summary

Chair:
Yoshihiro Sonoda
Executive Vice President, Kyushu University
Leader, Decarbonization Unit, FS Headquarters
Director, Q-PIT Education Promotion Division