November 13 (Wednesday)
9:50-17:40
The 9th Autonomous Driving / Sustainable ConferenceThe METI, MIC, MLIT, NPA and Digital Agency to deliver 6 lectures.
UC-win/Road is used for a variety of automobile related fields such as road design, vehicle system development, ITS, ADAS and autonomous driving. This conference covers the newest features of the 3DVR software supporting these advanced R&D and examples of system development. At the "8th Autonomous Driving Conference", specialists from the government delivered lectures about trends, current issues, and prospects in the country and abroad.
The newest functions and system development examples of UC-win/Road, which is being widely used in advanced R&D for road design, vehicle development, ITS, ADAS, and autonomous driving, etc., will be introduced. The theme of “Sustainability” has been newly added to this year's conference, the 9th in the series, with presentations from relevant ministries and agencies on the latest trends, issues, and prospects in Japan and abroad.
President and CEO Yuji Ito
Director of Mobility DX Office, Automobile Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, METI
Mr. Takeru Ito
Joined the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2005. He has been involved in negotiation of WTO rules, green energy policy, promotion of medical DX, etc. He took up his current post in July 2023.
Recently, the automotive and mobility industries have been experiencing changes in industrial structure and competitive environment along two axes: GX and DX. The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry has been holding 'Mobility DX Examination' meetings to deepen discussions between the public and private sectors and to develop a 'Mobility DX Strategy' that encompasses SDV, autonomous driving, MaaS, and data utilization across companies. This lecture will focus on the content of the Mobility DX Strategy and introduce the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry's initiatives.
Counsellor,National Service Group,Digital Agency
Mr. Kentaro Asayama
He joined the Ministry of Transport (now the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) in 1993. After working in transport administration and regional development, he took up his current post in July 2023.
The Digital Agency is compiling fundamental principles and policies for the simultaneous and integrated commercialization of technologies that support regional mobility, such as autonomous driving, drones, and service robots, under the "Mobility Roadmap 2024". In this lecture, he will will introduce its contents.
Director of New-Generation Mobile Communications Office, Radio Department, Telecommunications Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Mr. Takayoshi Kagei
Joined the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in 2004. Involved in amendments to the Telecommunications Business Act and the promotion of research, development, and standardization of next-generation information and communication technologies. In current position since July 2024.
Society's expectations for autonomous driving are rising, with hopes for reducing traffic accidents and congestion, addressing driver shortages, supporting vulnerable road users, and creating comfortable travel spaces. Currently, demonstrations and implementations aimed at realizing autonomous driving are progressing globally. To achieve functions such as merging support for autonomous vehicles, in addition to onboard sensors like cameras and radars, V2X (vehicle to everything) communication, which facilitates information exchange with surrounding vehicles and roadside infrastructure, is expected to play a crucial role. This lecture will introduce the efforts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications from the perspective of communication administration toward realizing an autonomous driving society.
Head of Business Development, WRC Promoter GmbH
Mr. Marc de Jong
Marc de Jong has been part of the commercial team behind the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) for over 20 seasons. At WRC Promoter GmbH, Marc is responsible for promoting global projects with major brands and automotive parts manufacturers at the pinnacle of motorsports. He is also involved in new rally events held in Japan and the United States, as well as the rally in Saudi Arabia scheduled to start in 2025. From 2004 to 2010, he worked with the UK government-funded think tank 'Energy Efficient Motorsport' to promote the use of sustainable technologies in motorsports. He is also actively taking part in the motorsport as a co-driver in international rallies.
Director of ITS Policy and Program Office, Road Traffic Control Division, Road Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Mr. Shouichi Takeshita
Joined the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2004. Served in various roles, including as the Advanced Autonomous Driving Promotion Officer in the ITS Promotion Office of the Road Traffic Management Division, Road Bureau. In current position since July 2024.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Road Bureau is working on initiatives to support road infrastructure for the safe and smooth operation of autonomous driving. This lecture will introduce efforts aimed at realizing level 4 autonomous driving services, including demonstration experiments of the 'Vehicle-Road Cooperation System' which provides road condition information at intersections on general roads, as well as upcoming demonstration experiments for merging assistance through vehicle-road cooperation for the realization of level 4 autonomous driving trucks on highways.
Director for Policy Planning of Automated Driving Technology, Engineering and Environmental Policy Division, Logistics and Road Transport Bureau, MLIT
Mr. Kengo Yabe
Joined the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2002, engaged in environmental policy and technical safety within the Automobile Bureau, and served in roles such as Director of the Automobile Accident Prevention Mechanism. In current position since July 2024.
Autonomous driving is expected to play a significant role in solving various social issues our country faces, such as reducing traffic accidents and ensuring mobility for the elderly. This lecture will introduce the current status of autonomous driving technology, policies for its social implementation, and efforts toward realizing autonomous driving.
Chairman of the Parliamentary League for Considering Automotive Culture, Member of the House of Representatives
Mr. Keiji Furuya
Member of the House of Representatives, elected 12 times in the Gifu 5th district of the House of Representatives. The first Minister of National Resilience, Former Minister of Disaster Management / Abduction Issue. He is the executive Acting Chairperson of Policy Research Council, Chairman of the Parliamentary League for the Promotion of Liberal Democratic Party Motorsports, Chairman of the Parliamentary League for Considering Automotive Culture, and actively serving as the chairman of over 40 parliamentary leagues across a wide range of fields. Every year, he participates in the 5-hour endurance race for kei cars held at Fuji Speedway in August as a team of members of parliament, and this year his team came in 2nd place. The local cities of Ena and Nakatsugawa in Gifu Prefecture are the venues for the FORUM8 Rally Japan, held from November 21 to 24, and have been instrumental in attracting the WRC World Rally Championship to Japan.
Director of Autonomous Driving Planning Office, Traffic Planning Division, Traffic Bureau, National Police Agency
Mr. Norihiro Naritomi
Joined the National Police Agency in April 1992. He took his current position in August 2023 after experiencing the Deputy Director of License Division and the Director of Records Management Office.
Autonomous driving is considered as the technology that contributes to reducing traffic accidents and easing traffic congestion, and the police will support the progress of autonomous driving so that it can be realized at an early stage according to the road environment in Japan. In this lecture, Mr. Naritomi will present the trends on autonomous driving, the NPA's activities and future issues for achieving autonomous driving.
Director of Mobility DX Office, Automobile Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, METI
Mr. Takeru Ito
Joined the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2005. He has been involved in negotiation of WTO rules, green energy policy, promotion of medical DX, etc. He took up his current post in July 2023.
Recently, the automotive and mobility industries have been experiencing changes in industrial structure and competitive environment along two axes: GX and DX. The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry has been holding 'Mobility DX Examination' meetings to deepen discussions between the public and private sectors and to develop a 'Mobility DX Strategy' that encompasses SDV, autonomous driving, MaaS, and data utilization across companies. This lecture will focus on the content of the Mobility DX Strategy and introduce the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry's initiatives.
Counsellor,National Service Group,Digital Agency
Mr. Kentaro Asayama
He joined the Ministry of Transport (now the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) in 1993. After working in transport administration and regional development, he took up his current post in July 2023.
The Digital Agency is compiling fundamental principles and policies for the simultaneous and integrated commercialization of technologies that support regional mobility, such as autonomous driving, drones, and service robots, under the "Mobility Roadmap 2024". In this lecture, he will will introduce its contents.
Director of New-Generation Mobile Communications Office, Radio Department, Telecommunications Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Mr. Takayoshi Kagei
Joined the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in 2004. Involved in amendments to the Telecommunications Business Act and the promotion of research, development, and standardization of next-generation information and communication technologies. In current position since July 2024.
Society's expectations for autonomous driving are rising, with hopes for reducing traffic accidents and congestion, addressing driver shortages, supporting vulnerable road users, and creating comfortable travel spaces. Currently, demonstrations and implementations aimed at realizing autonomous driving are progressing globally. To achieve functions such as merging support for autonomous vehicles, in addition to onboard sensors like cameras and radars, V2X (vehicle to everything) communication, which facilitates information exchange with surrounding vehicles and roadside infrastructure, is expected to play a crucial role. This lecture will introduce the efforts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications from the perspective of communication administration toward realizing an autonomous driving society.
Head of Business Development, WRC Promoter GmbH
Mr. Marc de Jong
Marc de Jong has been part of the commercial team behind the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) for over 20 seasons. At WRC Promoter GmbH, Marc is responsible for promoting global projects with major brands and automotive parts manufacturers at the pinnacle of motorsports. He is also involved in new rally events held in Japan and the United States, as well as the rally in Saudi Arabia scheduled to start in 2025. From 2004 to 2010, he worked with the UK government-funded think tank 'Energy Efficient Motorsport' to promote the use of sustainable technologies in motorsports. He is also actively taking part in the motorsport as a co-driver in international rallies.
Director of ITS Policy and Program Office, Road Traffic Control Division, Road Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Mr. Shouichi Takeshita
Joined the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2004. Served in various roles, including as the Advanced Autonomous Driving Promotion Officer in the ITS Promotion Office of the Road Traffic Management Division, Road Bureau. In current position since July 2024.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Road Bureau is working on initiatives to support road infrastructure for the safe and smooth operation of autonomous driving. This lecture will introduce efforts aimed at realizing level 4 autonomous driving services, including demonstration experiments of the 'Vehicle-Road Cooperation System' which provides road condition information at intersections on general roads, as well as upcoming demonstration experiments for merging assistance through vehicle-road cooperation for the realization of level 4 autonomous driving trucks on highways.
Director for Policy Planning of Automated Driving Technology, Engineering and Environmental Policy Division, Logistics and Road Transport Bureau, MLIT
Mr. Kengo Yabe
Joined the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2002, engaged in environmental policy and technical safety within the Automobile Bureau, and served in roles such as Director of the Automobile Accident Prevention Mechanism. In current position since July 2024.
Autonomous driving is expected to play a significant role in solving various social issues our country faces, such as reducing traffic accidents and ensuring mobility for the elderly. This lecture will introduce the current status of autonomous driving technology, policies for its social implementation, and efforts toward realizing autonomous driving.
Chairman of the Parliamentary League for Considering Automotive Culture, Member of the House of Representatives
Mr. Keiji Furuya
Member of the House of Representatives, elected 12 times in the Gifu 5th district of the House of Representatives. The first Minister of National Resilience, Former Minister of Disaster Management / Abduction Issue. He is the executive Acting Chairperson of Policy Research Council, Chairman of the Parliamentary League for the Promotion of Liberal Democratic Party Motorsports, Chairman of the Parliamentary League for Considering Automotive Culture, and actively serving as the chairman of over 40 parliamentary leagues across a wide range of fields. Every year, he participates in the 5-hour endurance race for kei cars held at Fuji Speedway in August as a team of members of parliament, and this year his team came in 2nd place. The local cities of Ena and Nakatsugawa in Gifu Prefecture are the venues for the FORUM8 Rally Japan, held from November 21 to 24, and have been instrumental in attracting the WRC World Rally Championship to Japan.
Director of Autonomous Driving Planning Office, Traffic Planning Division, Traffic Bureau, National Police Agency
Mr. Norihiro Naritomi
Joined the National Police Agency in April 1992. He took his current position in August 2023 after experiencing the Deputy Director of License Division and the Director of Records Management Office.
Autonomous driving is considered as the technology that contributes to reducing traffic accidents and easing traffic congestion, and the police will support the progress of autonomous driving so that it can be realized at an early stage according to the road environment in Japan. In this lecture, Mr. Naritomi will present the trends on autonomous driving, the NPA's activities and future issues for achieving autonomous driving.
FORUM8 Executive Officer, System Sales Manager
Katsumi Matsuda
This presentation will introduce the construction of a digital twin environment using open data such as various types of infrastructure data, 3D city models from PLATEAU, point cloud data, etc., as well as their application to autonomous driving, construction machinery, and transportation-related projects. The presentation will also cover examples of FORUM8’s software being used for actual projects including remote monitoring of an autonomous vehicle by linking the software with external middleware based on ROS/ROS2 and the Metaverse, proposals for NFT utilization, and future prospects.
FORUM8 Executive Officer, Development Senior Manager
Yoann Pencreach
He will present the latest updates on FORUM8's VR Solutions, their new functions, and future development roadmap, and explain the functions used in various simulations and data in the digital twin for national resilience. He will also share FORUM8's latest developments and introduce the F8VPS’ web and metaverse solutions that can speed up problem investigation and resolution.
The 23rd 3D VR Simulation Contest Award Ceremony
A must-see event of the latest utilizations of UC-win/Road and F8VPS are showcased!
"3D-VR Simulation Contest on Cloud" is the competition between international and domestic contestants to see who can create the most advanced VR simulation. UC-win/Road has been used in various fields from civil engineering/construction, to driving/traffic simulation, environmental assessment and disaster management. In a recent years, its fields of application and possibilities have been expanded to even educational training and new applications using the metaverse. The 3rd "VR SYSTEM OF THE YEAR" will also be selected by the VR Promotion Council.
Nominated Works
Past Award
Award
Grand Prix
Prize, Online shopping gift cards (JPY100,000), Trophy, Certificate
2nd Prize(Excellent Award)
Prize, Online shopping gift cards (JPY50,000), Certificate
Idea / Essence Award
Prize, Online shopping gift cards (JPY30,000), Certificate
Honorable Judge Award
Meta Quest 2, Online shopping gift cards (JPY30,000), Certificate
Nomination Award
Online shopping gift cards (JPY10,000), Plaque
VR SYSTEM OF THE YEAR（VR Promotion Council,）
Trophy, Certificate, Online shopping gift cards (JPY200,000)
Special PC Sponsor; THIRDWAVE CORP
Schedule
Fri. Oct. 11th, 2024 Deadline for Application
Thu. Oct. 17th, 2024 Nomination Work Screening
Tue. Oct. 29th – Thu. Nov. 7th, 2024 General Voting Period
Vote via VR-Cloud®！
https://vrcon.forum8.co.jp/2024/index-cn.html
Users who voted via User Information Page getsFPB1000pt
In addtion, 100 people selected by lottery
gets FORUM8 Branded Book Card (JPY 1,000)!
Tue. Nov. 12th, 2024 Award winning selection
The author of each of the new books published by FORUM8 Publishing will introduce its contents.
"Learn Urban Planning in 1 day" - Certified for Urban Planning Expression Technology Certification Exam
Mr. Hiroo Kasagi (Representative of NPO Community Development Studio)
An overview of DX initiatives in urban development, such as 'Super City' and 'Municipal DX.' You will learn about the significance and effects of incorporating cutting-edge expression technologies in urban development, examples of urban development and environmental assessments, facilitation, and public-private collaborative promotion, along with related terms and concepts.
“Learn XR and Metaverse in 1 Day” - XR/Metaverse Expression Technology Certification Exam
Prof. Tomohiro Fukuda (Associate Professor at Osaka University)
This book explains the basics of XR's overview and technical background, the newest application examples and developments in the Metaverse and digital twin, as well as specific use cases and advanced utilization methods combined with AI technology, in an easy-to-understand manner.
“Construction DX/Web 4.0 Digital World being Expanded by FORUM8”
Mr. Ryota Ieiri (Construction IT Journalist)
This book introduces use cases and software/systems that help promote construction DX. It explains remote operations and management on site, remote construction, safety measures, technology transfer, production process innovation through the use of DX, deployment in municipalities, sustainable environmental creation, and further prospects with Web 4.0.
“Guidebook for Shade 3D Certification Exam”
Shade3D Development Group
In addition to the basic knowledge of CG production using Shade3D, the new 'Shade3D Certification Exam' will be launched to learn advanced techniques such as Metaverse integration. This book is published as a guidebook for learning the course content. It broadly covers everything from the necessary knowledge for CG beginners to detailed functions such as modeling, lighting, rendering, and scene creation with animation in Shade3D.
Venue: Foyer of the Shinagawa Intercity Hall
We will hold a networking party at the end of Day 1. As a communication and information sharing event, our development managers and support managers will also be in attendance. In addition, we will present a VR performance as part of the party content. Everyone, please join us. We are looking forward to having you attend.
*An invitation from users and/or FORUM8 sales representative is required to attend the party.
