Data Section Inc. CEO Norihiko Ishihara Speaks at Thai Government-Hosted "STS forum Japan-Thailand Symposium 2026"
Norihiko Ishihara, President and CEO of Data Section Inc., spoke at the "STS forum Japan-Thailand Symposium 2026" hosted by the Thai government. The company's AI data center establishment project in Thailand and its vision for "Sovereign AI" were recognized, and Ishihara conveyed the importance of redefining organizations by viewing AI as social infrastructure.
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Data Section Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, President and CEO: Norihiko Ishihara) participated in the international symposium "STS forum Japan-Thailand Symposium 2026" held in Bangkok, Thailand, from April 23 to 25, 2026.
The main theme of this symposium was "The Great Convergence: AI-Driven Health, Environment and Bio-Economy," bringing together policymakers, scientists, and business leaders from various countries. During the symposium, our representative, Mr. Ishihara, participated as a panelist in a panel discussion titled "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Society," where he advocated for the necessity of redefining organizational structures by viewing AI as social infrastructure.
■ Overview of the Symposium and Background of Participation
This symposium is an international conference attended by experts, hosted by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), and co-hosted by the STS forum.
As announced on December 22, 2025, regarding the "Establishment of an AI Data Center near Bangkok, Thailand," our company is strongly promoting a large-scale AI data center establishment project in Thailand.
This initiative is not merely about constructing facilities; it aims to realize "Sovereign AI," which supports the autonomy of AI infrastructure in Thailand and, by extension, throughout Southeast Asia.
Mr. Ishihara's participation in this event is a result of our company's activities being highly evaluated by the Thai government and the international community. It served as an important opportunity to widely share our vision and technical expertise as a partner driving regional digital economic development.
■ Remarks during the Panel Discussion
Mr. Ishihara emphasized that the true value of AI lies not in the models themselves, but in the infrastructure that enables intelligence to be utilized at scale.
He then suggested that the actions leaders should take are clear, touching upon what to stop and what to start. He proposed the necessity of moving beyond treating AI merely as a tool and redefining organizational structures through investment in computing resources and the implementation of AI-native architectures.
He concluded with the following:
"We are now entering an era of 'Intelligence as Infrastructure,' and the question 'Should we adopt AI?' is no longer important.
The real question is, 'How can we build a society where intelligence is abundant and trust is not compromised?' That is our shared responsibility."
■ Symposium Event Outline
Name: STS forum Japan-Thailand Symposium 2026
Dates: April 23 (Thu) - 25 (Sat), 2026
Venue: Bangkok Convention Centre (within CentralWorld)
Hosts: National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)
Co-host: STS forum (Science and Technology in Society forum)
URL: https://stsforumthailand.nrct.go.th/
■ Panel Discussion Details
Theme: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Society
Date: April 24 (Fri), 2026
Panelists:
Dr. Fahad Algneaer: General Manager for International Cooperation, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Saudi Arabia
Professor Kenji Suzuki: Unit Leader, Biomedical Artificial Intelligence Research Unit (BMAI), Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan
Dr. Soontaree Songserm: Deputy Director, Big Data Institute (BDI/Public Organization), Thailand
Dr. Yu Hiraoka, MD: CEO, GramEye Inc., Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan
Mr. Norihiko Ishihara: President and CEO, Data Section Inc., Japan
The main theme of this symposium was "The Great Convergence: AI-Driven Health, Environment and Bio-Economy," bringing together policymakers, scientists, and business leaders from various countries. During the symposium, our representative, Mr. Ishihara, participated as a panelist in a panel discussion titled "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Society," where he advocated for the necessity of redefining organizational structures by viewing AI as social infrastructure.
■ Overview of the Symposium and Background of Participation
This symposium is an international conference attended by experts, hosted by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), and co-hosted by the STS forum.
As announced on December 22, 2025, regarding the "Establishment of an AI Data Center near Bangkok, Thailand," our company is strongly promoting a large-scale AI data center establishment project in Thailand.
This initiative is not merely about constructing facilities; it aims to realize "Sovereign AI," which supports the autonomy of AI infrastructure in Thailand and, by extension, throughout Southeast Asia.
Mr. Ishihara's participation in this event is a result of our company's activities being highly evaluated by the Thai government and the international community. It served as an important opportunity to widely share our vision and technical expertise as a partner driving regional digital economic development.
■ Remarks during the Panel Discussion
Mr. Ishihara emphasized that the true value of AI lies not in the models themselves, but in the infrastructure that enables intelligence to be utilized at scale.
He then suggested that the actions leaders should take are clear, touching upon what to stop and what to start. He proposed the necessity of moving beyond treating AI merely as a tool and redefining organizational structures through investment in computing resources and the implementation of AI-native architectures.
He concluded with the following:
"We are now entering an era of 'Intelligence as Infrastructure,' and the question 'Should we adopt AI?' is no longer important.
The real question is, 'How can we build a society where intelligence is abundant and trust is not compromised?' That is our shared responsibility."
■ Symposium Event Outline
Name: STS forum Japan-Thailand Symposium 2026
Dates: April 23 (Thu) - 25 (Sat), 2026
Venue: Bangkok Convention Centre (within CentralWorld)
Hosts: National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)
Co-host: STS forum (Science and Technology in Society forum)
URL: https://stsforumthailand.nrct.go.th/
■ Panel Discussion Details
Theme: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Society
Date: April 24 (Fri), 2026
Panelists:
Dr. Fahad Algneaer: General Manager for International Cooperation, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Saudi Arabia
Professor Kenji Suzuki: Unit Leader, Biomedical Artificial Intelligence Research Unit (BMAI), Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan
Dr. Soontaree Songserm: Deputy Director, Big Data Institute (BDI/Public Organization), Thailand
Dr. Yu Hiraoka, MD: CEO, GramEye Inc., Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan
Mr. Norihiko Ishihara: President and CEO, Data Section Inc., Japan