[JPI Seminar] "Key Initiatives for the Development and Safety Improvement of Innovative Nuclear Power Plants at Toshiba" to be held on Tuesday, May 26
JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will hold a seminar on May 26, 2026, regarding Toshiba's key initiatives for developing innovative nuclear power plants and improving safety. Keiji Matsunaga from Toshiba will provide detailed explanations focusing on the innovative light water reactor iBR.
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JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will hold a seminar inviting Mr. Keiji Matsunaga, Chief Nuclear Engineer of the Nuclear Energy Systems Division at Toshiba Corporation, to provide detailed explanations on the key initiatives for the development and safety improvement of innovative nuclear power plants at Toshiba.
[Details and Registration]
https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17701
[Title]
The Forefront of Energy Security and Next-Generation Innovative Reactors
Key Initiatives for the Development and Safety Improvement of Innovative Nuclear Power Plants at Toshiba
[Date and Time]
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
*Applications for archive streaming are accepted even after the seminar concludes.
[Instructor]
Toshiba Corporation
Chief Nuclear Engineer, Nuclear Energy Systems Division
Mr. Keiji Matsunaga
[Lecture Overview]
More than a decade has passed since the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident. While immediate responses centered on restarts are progressing for nuclear power generation in our country, mid- to long-term issues such as operation period extensions and next-generation innovative reactors are being discussed and considered with the 7th Strategic Energy Plan as a tailwind.
In this lecture, focusing on the innovative light water reactor iBR being developed by Toshiba for nuclear power generation required amidst the growing demands for energy security and carbon neutrality, we will detail specific design philosophies and technological features to achieve the world's highest level of safety, incorporating lessons from the accident, compliance with new regulatory standards, and global targets.
[Lecture Topics]
1. The History and Trends of Nuclear Energy
(1) Latest energy trends
(2) Mechanisms and history of nuclear power generation
2. The Safety Targeted by the Innovative Light Water Reactor iBR
(1) What happened in the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident?
(2) What are the innovative technologies based on the "lessons" from the accident?
1) Passive safety systems not reliant on humans
2) Confinement functions to suppress public radiation dose
3) Robustness of buildings protecting safety equipment
(3) How to aim for coexistence with society?
3. The Road to Practical Application and Current State of Development
4. The New Vision of Light Water Reactors Shown by iBR
5. Related Q&A
6. Business Card Exchange & Networking
In addition to direct dialogue and Q&A with the instructor, whom you normally rarely have the chance to meet, this is a valuable opportunity unique to JPI seminars to gain practical information and triggers for new collaborations through networking among attendees beyond the boundaries of industries and business sectors.
[Attendance Formats]
- Venue Attendance (Archive streaming not included)
- Live Streaming Attendance (Archive streaming not included)
- Archive Streaming Attendance
*Those attending at the venue or via live streaming can add archive streaming at a special rate of 18,500 yen (tax included).
[Tuition Fee]
1 person: 37,240 yen (tax included)
2 or more people: 32,240 yen (tax included / same corporation, simultaneous application)
*For those belonging to local government bodies, up to 2 people can attend for 11,000 yen (tax included / venue & live streaming only)
[Details and Registration]
https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17701
- After the seminar, we also handle questions and mediation to the instructor.
- It is highly useful for building human networks among instructors and attendees, and for creating new businesses.
- Applications for archive streaming are accepted even after the seminar concludes.
[Inquiries]
Japan Planning Institute (JPI)
Kowa Hiroo Bldg., 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
TEL. 03-5793-9761 FAX. 03-5793-9767
URL https://www.jpi.co.jp
[About JPI (Japan Planning Institute)]
As a "bridge of knowledge between politics, government, and the private sector," we support the expansion of national policies and national projects, and have been providing beneficial information for half a century through exclusive, in-person seminars for executives and senior management aiming to create national knowledge for their business execution.
[Details and Registration]
https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17701
[Title]
The Forefront of Energy Security and Next-Generation Innovative Reactors
Key Initiatives for the Development and Safety Improvement of Innovative Nuclear Power Plants at Toshiba
[Date and Time]
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
*Applications for archive streaming are accepted even after the seminar concludes.
[Instructor]
Toshiba Corporation
Chief Nuclear Engineer, Nuclear Energy Systems Division
Mr. Keiji Matsunaga
[Lecture Overview]
More than a decade has passed since the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident. While immediate responses centered on restarts are progressing for nuclear power generation in our country, mid- to long-term issues such as operation period extensions and next-generation innovative reactors are being discussed and considered with the 7th Strategic Energy Plan as a tailwind.
In this lecture, focusing on the innovative light water reactor iBR being developed by Toshiba for nuclear power generation required amidst the growing demands for energy security and carbon neutrality, we will detail specific design philosophies and technological features to achieve the world's highest level of safety, incorporating lessons from the accident, compliance with new regulatory standards, and global targets.
[Lecture Topics]
1. The History and Trends of Nuclear Energy
(1) Latest energy trends
(2) Mechanisms and history of nuclear power generation
2. The Safety Targeted by the Innovative Light Water Reactor iBR
(1) What happened in the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident?
(2) What are the innovative technologies based on the "lessons" from the accident?
1) Passive safety systems not reliant on humans
2) Confinement functions to suppress public radiation dose
3) Robustness of buildings protecting safety equipment
(3) How to aim for coexistence with society?
3. The Road to Practical Application and Current State of Development
4. The New Vision of Light Water Reactors Shown by iBR
5. Related Q&A
6. Business Card Exchange & Networking
In addition to direct dialogue and Q&A with the instructor, whom you normally rarely have the chance to meet, this is a valuable opportunity unique to JPI seminars to gain practical information and triggers for new collaborations through networking among attendees beyond the boundaries of industries and business sectors.
[Attendance Formats]
- Venue Attendance (Archive streaming not included)
- Live Streaming Attendance (Archive streaming not included)
- Archive Streaming Attendance
*Those attending at the venue or via live streaming can add archive streaming at a special rate of 18,500 yen (tax included).
[Tuition Fee]
1 person: 37,240 yen (tax included)
2 or more people: 32,240 yen (tax included / same corporation, simultaneous application)
*For those belonging to local government bodies, up to 2 people can attend for 11,000 yen (tax included / venue & live streaming only)
[Details and Registration]
https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17701
- After the seminar, we also handle questions and mediation to the instructor.
- It is highly useful for building human networks among instructors and attendees, and for creating new businesses.
- Applications for archive streaming are accepted even after the seminar concludes.
[Inquiries]
Japan Planning Institute (JPI)
Kowa Hiroo Bldg., 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
TEL. 03-5793-9761 FAX. 03-5793-9767
URL https://www.jpi.co.jp
[About JPI (Japan Planning Institute)]
As a "bridge of knowledge between politics, government, and the private sector," we support the expansion of national policies and national projects, and have been providing beneficial information for half a century through exclusive, in-person seminars for executives and senior management aiming to create national knowledge for their business execution.
FAQ
Who is the organizer of the seminar?
It is JPI (Japan Planning Institute).
Who is the instructor for the seminar?
Mr. Keiji Matsunaga, Chief Nuclear Engineer of the Nuclear Energy Systems Division at Toshiba Corporation.
When is the date and time of the event?
It is Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 13:30 to 15:30.
What content will be explained?
Focusing on the innovative light water reactor iBR being developed by Toshiba, details will be provided on lessons learned from the accident, compliance with new regulatory standards, and specific design philosophies and technological features.
How much is the tuition fee?
It is 37,240 yen (tax included) per person. For two or more people applying simultaneously from the same corporation, it is 32,240 yen (tax included).