Connecting The Dots - 2026

Tokyo, Sep 3rd

Connecting the Dots - 2026

Through years of engaging with executives across Japan's energy, infrastructure, and power sectors, we have come to appreciate how interconnected the industry truly is. While often discussed separately, many challenges and opportunities are shared. This event was created to bring these perspectives together, encourage meaningful dialogue, and build valuable new connections.

Cross-Sector Panel

The discussion will explore how renewable generation, energy storage, power markets, and data center demand are reshaping Japan's energy landscape, examining shared challenges, emerging opportunities, and the evolving relationships between these sectors.

Oliver Senter

CEO, TerraWind Renewables

Masahiko Inoue

Head of Japan, EdgeConneX

Yuko Ishihara

Managing Partner, Photon Capital

Kei Shiraishi Bech

COO & Partner, Yggdrasil (Valhall)

Event overview

Date & Time: September 3rd 2026 (Thursday, 5:00 PM ~ )

Venue: Tokyo Convention Hall (5th floor, Tokyo Square Garden)

Participants: Senior stakeholders from

  • Renewable energy developers (BESS, solar, wind and hydrogen)

  • Energy and infrastructure investors

  • Data center companies

  • Energy sector advisory firms

  • Industry associations and foreign chambers of commerce active in Japan's energy sector

  • Power and energy trading firms

Agenda:

17:00 - 17:45 Registration & Welcome Drinks

17:45 - 18:00 Opening Remarks & Panel Introduction

18:00 - 19:00 Panel Discussion

19:00 - 21:00 Networking Reception

Language:

English (panel discussion), English & Japanese (networking reception)

Format:

Invitation-only event with attendance by confirmed guest list only. No participation fee.

The organizer reserves the right to change the event program, content, speakers, and guest list at any time without prior notice.

Host and panel moderator

Riku Ogawa

Managing Director, WHE Japan

Venue

Tokyo Convention Hall

Address: 5F Tokyo Square Garden, Kyobashi 3-1-1, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: Directly connected to Kyobashi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) / 5-minute walk from Tokyo Station

Capacity: Approximately 100 - 150 participants