[Free Participation, June 17 (Wed) 10:00 AM] Online Seminar "Public-Private Partnership Lab" to be Held. Explaining from the "Basics" of Municipal Sales to the "Specifics" of Public-Private Partnerships with "Strategic Municipal Sales | Partnership Building Methods for Solving Regional Issues."

The General Incorporated Association for Promoting DX in Municipalities (hereinafter referred to as GDX) will hold the first session of its online seminar "Public-Private Partnership Lab" on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, targeting companies and businesses aiming to collaborate with local governments.

Event Name: 1st Public-Private Partnership Lab

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Format: Online (using Zoom)

How to Apply: Apply for "Public-Private Partnership Lab" here

This seminar will feature a special session on "Partnership Building Methods for Solving Regional Issues," providing an easy-to-understand explanation based on actual field practices, covering everything from the "basics" of municipal sales to the "specifics" of public-private partnerships.

Partnership Building Methods for Solving Regional Issues

■ Background and Objectives of the "Public-Private Partnership Lab" Seminar

Amidst significant changes in the environment surrounding local governments—including declining tax revenues and increasing social security costs due to population decline and aging, diversification and sophistication of resident needs, and national initiatives for regional revitalization and SDGs—the importance of "public-private partnerships (PPP)," where local governments and private companies collaborate to provide public services, is growing.

On the other hand, sales to local governments differ significantly from those to private companies in terms of decision-making processes, budget cycles, and procurement rules, leading to many voices saying, "Even with a good service, it's difficult to get it adopted." This seminar was planned as a venue to jointly learn and gather information on how to collaborate to solve the "true challenges" faced by local governments, going beyond mere service proposals and sales activities.

■ Special Session: "Partnership Building Methods for Solving Regional Issues"

In this first session, the GDX secretariat will explain the "mechanisms" by which public-private partnerships become "self-sustaining," starting with an introduction to GDX's activities. Additionally, as a special session, we will systematically cover everything from the "basics" of municipal sales to the "specifics" of public-private partnerships.

First, as "basics," we will organize the organizational structure, decision-making processes, budget cycles, and procurement methods (general competitive bidding / designated competitive bidding / discretionary contract / proposal) of local governments. We will also specifically explain the "decisive differences" from sales to general companies, which are often overlooked, item by item.

Decision-making, budget, price negotiation, contract period... Organizing the key points unique to municipal sales

Then, as "specifics," we will introduce the entire flow of how public-private partnerships "work," from interviews and proposals to local governments, to building and operating the project structure, and even expanding to other regions, based on actual examples. Starting with commissioned projects, we will delve into "partnership building methods" that allow for coexistence without competition.

Interviews → Proposals → Project Structure Building → Operation → Expansion. Overall flow until public-private partnership "works"

■ Event Overview

Event Name: 1st Public-Private Partnership Lab

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Format: Online (using Zoom)

Target Audience: Businesses aiming to approach local governments through public-private partnerships

Participation Fee: Free

How to Apply: Apply for "Public-Private Partnership Lab" here

Apply for "Public-Private Partnership Lab" here

* Presentation materials will be distributed to those who participate on the day and complete the survey.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please feel free to contact us from the link below.

General Incorporated Association for Promoting DX in Municipalities (GDX) Secretariat

Phone: 03-6683-0106 / Contact Form: https://www.gdx.or.jp/contact/

■ About the General Incorporated Association for Promoting DX in Municipalities

The General Incorporated Association for Promoting DX in Municipalities (GDX) is an incorporated association established in 2023 to support the promotion of DX in local governments through collaboration with private companies. As a hub connecting local governments and companies, GDX conducts hearings, matching, and information dissemination, publishes the newsletter "DX Guide for Municipalities," plans and operates seminars for local governments nationwide, and conducts various surveys.

■ Inquiries Regarding This Release and Seminar

General Incorporated Association for Promoting DX in Municipalities Secretariat

TEL: 03-6683-0106 E-mail: info@gdx.or.jp

URL: https://gdx.or.jp/