Japan CEO Association Partners with Canal AI to Regularly Host 'AI Business Lab' for Practical AI Application — 1st Theme: 'Recruitment x AI'
Starting April 2026, the Japan CEO Association and Canal AI will launch the 'AI Business Lab' to teach practical AI usage for SMEs. The first event in Osaka focuses on recruitment, offering real-world examples to help businesses adopt AI immediately.
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The Japan CEO Association (Headquarters: Kyoto, Representative: Chiho Tanaka), which aims for a society where all motivated individuals can challenge management in a 'human-centric' way through the synergy of AI and humans, has partnered with Canal AI Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, Representative: Rikumi Nakamura) to regularly hold a series of projects learning about AI applications directly linked to field operations starting April 2026.
What is 'AI Business Lab'?
It is an experimental laboratory (lab) that delivers realistic answers to the question, 'How can we use AI in our company's work?' with a different theme each time. Rather than theoretical or conceptual discussions, it centers on practical examples implemented in field operations such as management, sales, HR, and back offices.
The goal is to provide content that executives and field staff of not only large corporations but also SMEs and startups can use from the very next day. Instead of debating whether to introduce AI, it provides an opportunity to take a step forward by sharing the real voices and examples of those already utilizing AI in the field.
1st Theme: Recruitment x AI
The memorable first theme is 'Recruitment x AI.' We will share how AI can be utilized from a practical perspective to address challenges in recruitment, such as the personification of interview evaluations, increased recruitment workload, and identifying talent that fits the mission, vision, and values (MVV).
This content is beneficial not only for executives and HR managers but also for those in the founding stage of building an organization.
About the Partnership
Canal AI Co., Ltd., the partner for this initiative, is an AI consulting firm that comprehensively supports AI utilization for SMEs. They provide year-round support through two pillars: improving AI literacy through practical AI training, monthly AI advisory, and organizational development, and a 'next-generation virtual back office' utilizing business data. Through collaboration with Canal AI, which possesses knowledge rooted in practical operations, we will continuously disseminate examples of AI utilization that can truly be used in the field.
Applications are being accepted via the Peatix page below. We look forward to your participation.
https://peatix.com/event/4928027/view
[1st Session Overview]
Date & Time: Monday, April 27, 2026, 18:30–20:30 (Reception 18:15)
Deadline: April 25, 2026, 17:00
Venue: Blooming Kitchen (inside Blooming Camp)
Address: Sakura Internet Inc., JAM BASE 3F, Grand Green Osaka North Building, 6-38 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Capacity: 20 people
Fee: 1,000 yen (Networking fee)
*Drink ticket will be provided as it is a one-drink system.
Application Page (Peatix): https://peatix.com/event/4928027/view
[About Japan CEO Association]
To contribute to a social environment where everyone can easily challenge themselves in management and presidency by promoting AI utilization, the association plans and hosts events such as the AI Collaboration Community, AI Recruit Labo, and AI Innovator Summit. They also develop educational businesses such as management training and entrepreneur training.
- Organization Profile
Trade Name: General Incorporated Association Japan CEO Association
Representative: Representative Director Chiho Tanaka
Address:
- 1-5 Anshu Higashidani, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto City 607-8002
- 9F North Building, JAM BASE, Grand Green Osaka, 6-38 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City 530-0011
Established: March 2019
Business: AI Innovator Summit, AI Collaboration Community, AI Promotion, Executive Development Training Programs, Seminar/Event Planning and Management, CEO Auditions, CEO Decision-Making Games, Entrepreneurship Education for Children, Business Model Contests, and Partner of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency for entrepreneurship education.
URL: https://jceoa.org/
[About Canal AI Co., Ltd.]
- Company Profile
An AI consulting firm that comprehensively supports AI utilization for SMEs. They provide 'AI Introduction Consulting' to boost AI literacy through practical AI training, monthly AI advisory, and organizational development.
URL: https://canal-ai.com/
[Representative Director Rikumi Nakamura]
Representative of Canal AI Co., Ltd. Aims to realize 'AI Management' by cross-functionally utilizing corporate operations and data and integrating AI into management. Currently, he promotes the creation of organizations that can utilize AI for management decisions and business improvement while advancing data preparation and business process reviews within companies. He aims to contribute to improving the productivity and competitiveness of Japanese companies.
For inquiries or applications regarding this press release, please feel free to contact the Japan CEO Association's official LINE (https://lin.ee/scZsLMe).
What is 'AI Business Lab'?
It is an experimental laboratory (lab) that delivers realistic answers to the question, 'How can we use AI in our company's work?' with a different theme each time. Rather than theoretical or conceptual discussions, it centers on practical examples implemented in field operations such as management, sales, HR, and back offices.
The goal is to provide content that executives and field staff of not only large corporations but also SMEs and startups can use from the very next day. Instead of debating whether to introduce AI, it provides an opportunity to take a step forward by sharing the real voices and examples of those already utilizing AI in the field.
1st Theme: Recruitment x AI
The memorable first theme is 'Recruitment x AI.' We will share how AI can be utilized from a practical perspective to address challenges in recruitment, such as the personification of interview evaluations, increased recruitment workload, and identifying talent that fits the mission, vision, and values (MVV).
This content is beneficial not only for executives and HR managers but also for those in the founding stage of building an organization.
About the Partnership
Canal AI Co., Ltd., the partner for this initiative, is an AI consulting firm that comprehensively supports AI utilization for SMEs. They provide year-round support through two pillars: improving AI literacy through practical AI training, monthly AI advisory, and organizational development, and a 'next-generation virtual back office' utilizing business data. Through collaboration with Canal AI, which possesses knowledge rooted in practical operations, we will continuously disseminate examples of AI utilization that can truly be used in the field.
Applications are being accepted via the Peatix page below. We look forward to your participation.
https://peatix.com/event/4928027/view
[1st Session Overview]
Date & Time: Monday, April 27, 2026, 18:30–20:30 (Reception 18:15)
Deadline: April 25, 2026, 17:00
Venue: Blooming Kitchen (inside Blooming Camp)
Address: Sakura Internet Inc., JAM BASE 3F, Grand Green Osaka North Building, 6-38 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Capacity: 20 people
Fee: 1,000 yen (Networking fee)
*Drink ticket will be provided as it is a one-drink system.
Application Page (Peatix): https://peatix.com/event/4928027/view
[About Japan CEO Association]
To contribute to a social environment where everyone can easily challenge themselves in management and presidency by promoting AI utilization, the association plans and hosts events such as the AI Collaboration Community, AI Recruit Labo, and AI Innovator Summit. They also develop educational businesses such as management training and entrepreneur training.
- Organization Profile
Trade Name: General Incorporated Association Japan CEO Association
Representative: Representative Director Chiho Tanaka
Address:
- 1-5 Anshu Higashidani, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto City 607-8002
- 9F North Building, JAM BASE, Grand Green Osaka, 6-38 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City 530-0011
Established: March 2019
Business: AI Innovator Summit, AI Collaboration Community, AI Promotion, Executive Development Training Programs, Seminar/Event Planning and Management, CEO Auditions, CEO Decision-Making Games, Entrepreneurship Education for Children, Business Model Contests, and Partner of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency for entrepreneurship education.
URL: https://jceoa.org/
[About Canal AI Co., Ltd.]
- Company Profile
An AI consulting firm that comprehensively supports AI utilization for SMEs. They provide 'AI Introduction Consulting' to boost AI literacy through practical AI training, monthly AI advisory, and organizational development.
URL: https://canal-ai.com/
[Representative Director Rikumi Nakamura]
Representative of Canal AI Co., Ltd. Aims to realize 'AI Management' by cross-functionally utilizing corporate operations and data and integrating AI into management. Currently, he promotes the creation of organizations that can utilize AI for management decisions and business improvement while advancing data preparation and business process reviews within companies. He aims to contribute to improving the productivity and competitiveness of Japanese companies.
For inquiries or applications regarding this press release, please feel free to contact the Japan CEO Association's official LINE (https://lin.ee/scZsLMe).