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This page summarizes Digital Minister Matsumoto's press conference on March 10, 2026. The minister announced the final review and awards ceremony for the "Laws × Digital" Hackathon, which attracted 29 teams with 112 participants. Ten finalist teams will be judged on social value, novelty, completion, and feasibility. Additionally, the minister will attend the third Japan Growth Strategy Council meeting as minister responsible for digital and cybersecurity, and pharmaceutical innovation sectors. The minister also announced the third International Data Governance Advisory Committee will convene on March 11 to discuss data policy and international rulemaking.

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This page summarizes Digital Minister Matsumoto's press conference held on March 10, 2026. The minister discussed the "Laws" × "Digital" Hackathon, which has attracted 29 teams with 112 participants since December, with 10 finalists advancing to final presentations and awards. He announced his participation in the third Japan Growth Strategy Conference as minister overseeing digital and cybersecurity sectors, emphasizing crisis management investments and public DX infrastructure. The minister also mentioned the upcoming third International Data Governance Advisory Committee meeting on March 11, focusing on data economy implementation and international rule-making.