Taisuke Hattori, Deputy Manager of the SI Service 1 Department, SI Service Division at Asno System Co., Ltd. (Minato Ward, Tokyo / President and CEO Takeiku Saito / hereinafter referred to as "Asno System"), a group company of MCEA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Minato Ward, Tokyo / President and CEO Takeiku Saito), which operates "Kaigishitsu.COM," one of Japan's largest meeting room search sites, will continue his activities as a Bibai City Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur (Side Business Type) in fiscal year 2026. Hattori has participated in the city's initiatives from the position of Bibai City Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur (Side Business Type), and has been involved in promoting various projects in the IT field in collaboration with local stakeholders. Recognizing these past efforts, he has been granted the opportunity to continue his activities as a side-business type regional revitalization entrepreneur in fiscal year 2026. Moving forward, he will continue to contribute to sustainable regional revitalization by emphasizing collaboration with the community. ■ Comment from Taisuke Hattori, Deputy Manager, SI Service Division, SI Service 1 Department, Asno System Since participating in Bibai City's initiatives as a side-business type regional revitalization entrepreneur in fiscal year 2025, I have gained many learnings and insights through dialogue and practice with the local community. Based on these experiences, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue my involvement in this initiative in fiscal year 2026. I will contribute, albeit in a small way, to Bibai City's town development and the resolution of regional issues by leveraging the IT and DX knowledge and project promotion experience I have cultivated at Asno System. While cherishing the spirit of "Creating Tomorrow," I aim to promote town development that makes "Tomorrow More Exciting" together with the people of Bibai City and all stakeholders. I will continue to strive to contribute to sustain