The Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI Kinki) holds this seminar series to deepen understanding of the bio-manufacturing field and promote industry-academia and inter-industry collaboration by inviting universities, research institutions, companies, and local governments working in bio-manufacturing to present their initiatives and exchange opinions each month. The upcoming seminar on July 16th will feature the following speakers. Speaker information for the 8th session has also been updated, and a participation application form allowing registration for all sessions up to the final one on March 18, 2027, has been released. ■ Event Overview 3rd Session: July 16, 2026 (Thu) 13:30-14:30 - 13:30-14:10 "Strengthening the Supply Chain through the Bio-conversion of Aromatic Chemicals" Speaker: Kenji NUKUI, Representative Director, BioPhenolics Co., Ltd. - 14:10-14:30 "Introduction to the "Guidebook for Considering the Introduction of Bio-Manufacturing Products Based on Case Studies! (For Companies)"" Speaker: Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, Bio-Medical Device Technology Promotion Division 4th Session: August 20, 2026 (Thu) 13:30-14:30 - 13:30-14:00 Japan Research Institute of Environmental Technology - 14:00-14:30 (Additional speakers to be confirmed) 5th Session: September 17, 2026 (Thu) 13:30-14:30 - 13:30-14:00 Kansai Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) - 14:00-14:30 Oji Holdings Corporation 6th Session: October 15, 2026 (Thu) 13:30-14:30 - 13:30-14:00 Osaka Institute of Technology - 14:00-14:30 Japan Bioindustry Association 7th Session: November 19, 2026 (Thu) 13:30-14:30 - 13:30-14:00 MeBio Co., Ltd. - 14:00-14:30 Green Earth Institute Co., Ltd. 8th Session: December 17, 2026 (Thu) 13:30-14:30 - 13:30-14:00 Platinum Bio Co., Ltd. - 14:00-14:30 (Additional speakers to be confirmed) ■ Participation Application https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_6DkBnJJi0qvMEVxNh0TRB615x1Cq8hKgqlGq