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[Seminars Held on July 8 (Wed)]

◆1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Venue: Seminar Room A

The Forefront of DX with Smart Glasses and XR

Mr. Shun Kubota

~From Recruitment and Training to Connection with Physical AI~

MyDearest Inc. Executive Officer, B2B Division / Editor-in-Chief, Mogura VR

Mr. Shun Kubota

Smart glasses have entered the adoption phase, with over 10 million units shipped annually. XR, including AR glasses and VR headsets, is also increasingly being utilized in various fields. Amidst the buzz around AI and digital twins, this seminar will introduce the current state of devices as human interfaces and their applications.

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[Seminars Held on July 9 (Thu)]

◆2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Venue: Seminar Room A

Fukuoka Prefecture's First Step Towards Decarbonization Management: Support Seminar

The necessity for SMEs to engage in decarbonization management today

Fukuoka Prefecture, Environmental Department, Decarbonization Society Promotion Division

The importance of decarbonization viewed from recent abnormal weather and climate change in Fukuoka Prefecture

Ms. Hiroko Ida, Freelance, WWF Japan Advisor, Weather Forecaster & Announcer

Learning from Case Studies! Decarbonization Actions of Surviving Companies

Mr. Katsumi Fukuda, Manager, Management Administration Department, Agri-Tree Co., Ltd.

Learning from Case Studies! Decarbonization Actions of Surviving Companies

Mr. Takamasa Ishihara, Environmental Management Officer, Raihatome Kogyo Co., Ltd., Eco-Action 21 Auditor, & Decarbonization Challenge Cup 2026 Ambassador

Ms. Hiroko Ida, Mr. Katsumi Fukuda, Mr. Takamasa Ishihara

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[Seminars Held on July 10 (Fri)]

◆10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Venue: Seminar Room C

The Current Status of Creating Regional Circular and Symbiotic Spheres ~Local SDGs Undertaken with Regions as the Main Actors~

Keynote Lecture: Mr. Junya Yamaguchi, Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics, Nagasaki University Case Study Presentation 1: Mr. Gen Yoshino, Manager, General Incorporated Association MIT Case Study Presentation 2: Mr. Toru Narasaki, Carbon Neutral Promotion Section, Environmental Division, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture

The "Regional Circular and Symbiotic Sphere" promoted by the Ministry of the Environment aims to simultaneously solve environmental, social, and economic issues while maximizing the use of diverse regional resources. This seminar will explore methods for "Local SDGs Projects" undertaken by regions as the main actors, and the nature of "Regional Platforms" for collaboration with people from different fields and industries within and outside the region, through sharing and discussing initiatives from practical regions.

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◆2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Venue: Kitakyushu Messe 3F Conference Rooms 303 & 304

Information Session for the AI Contest 'GENIAC-PRIZE 2026' with Prizes and Computing Resources Totaling Approximately 1 Billion Yen

This is an information session for the AI contest "GENIAC-PRIZE 2026," led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO, with prizes and computing resources totaling approximately 1 billion yen. Ms. Koto Tsuchiya from the GENIAC-PRIZE Executive Office will provide a detailed explanation of the two themes: AI business reform to address labor shortages and foundational model development for students, including application tips and the generous support system.

Ms. Hiromi Tanaka

Theme 1: Social Issues - Business process reform utilizing AI to address labor shortages among essential workers

Theme 2: Human Resource Development - Open foundational model development for nurturing developers (students) for Physical AI

Ryowa Co., Ltd., a small and medium-sized enterprise in Kitakyushu City that plans to apply for this project, will discuss the current status of generative AI utilization in their business, their reasons for applying, and their objectives. Ms. Hiromi Tanaka, Representative Director, Ryowa Co., Ltd.

Mr. Takashi Tsuda, General Manager, R-VISION Division, Ryowa Co., Ltd.

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*Seminar information is subject to change.

Please check the website for the latest detailed information.

KADAI KAISO EXPO will also host seminars on various other themes.

Some seminars have limited remaining spots, so please register early!

<About KADAI KAISO EXPO 2026>

'KADAI KAISO EXPO 2026' is a comprehensive exhibition held for three days from July 8 (Wed) to July 10 (Fri), 2026, at Kitakyushu Messe in Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It will simultaneously host seven exhibitions and business meetings, including 'West Japan Manufacturing Technology Innovation' for manufacturing sites, 'West Japan DX Promotion Fair' aimed at promoting digital technology, 'ECO-TECHNOS ~Global Environmental Solutions Exhibition/Advanced Energy Technology Exhibition~' for the promotion of environmental business, and 'SME Techno Fair in Kyushu' for expanding business transactions for SMEs.

Pre-registration for visitors is now open at the following URL!

▼Visitor Registration (Free)▼

https://solution-expo.jp/raijo/moshikomi.php

<Exhibition Overview>

KADAI KAISO EXPO 2026

Official HP: https://solution-expo.jp/index.php

Dates: July 8 (Wed) - July 10 (Fri), 2026 (3 days) Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (until 4:00 PM on the last day) Venue: Kitakyushu Messe, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 802-0001

Scale: 250 companies, 403 booths (planned) Target Visitors: 18,000 people (planned, including concurrently held exhibitions) Admission Fee: Free (pre-registration required)

Inquiries

KADAI KAISO EXPO Secretariat

Kitakyushu Convention & Visitors Bureau

3-8-1 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, 802-0001

TEL: 093-511-6800 FAX: 093-521-8845

E-mail: exhibition2026@hello-kitakyushu.or.jp

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