Free Announcer Masako Shindo to Make Debut Appearance at AI Expo: Special Dialogue on the Heart of Innovation in the AI Era

"Why did you create this product?" It's a simple question, but its answer often reveals a company's origins and the developer's beliefs. As a freelance announcer, Masako Shindo has interviewed hundreds of top performers, drawing out their true feelings and core motivations hidden beneath their words. Ipros Inc. will host a special dialogue session at "Ipros AI 2026 Summer," to be held in July 2026, with Ms. Shindo as the interviewer. Details and registration for the seminar are available here. In this session, Ms. Shindo will engage with companies and developers pushing boundaries in the AI and DX fields. What challenges were they facing? Why did they decide to create this product? And what future did they truly hope to achieve? Leveraging her years of experience interviewing top leaders, Ms. Shindo's questioning skills will uncover the often-untold "origins of product development." This session is a special dialogue project for the exhibition. The dialogue partners will include prominent companies and leaders in the AI and DX space (to be announced later). The discussion will go beyond product features and implementation benefits, exploring why these companies chose to tackle specific challenges, what obstacles they faced during development, and what future they envision. Through Ms. Shindo’s unique perspective and questions, the human stories behind products and services will be revealed. This is not just another seminar—it’s a transformative dialogue that changes how we view companies and their products. ■ Seminar Overview Close the product catalog and listen to the story —The desire to help others through AI— ◆ Speaker: Masako Shindo (Freelance Broadcaster) ◆ Date & Time: Friday, July 31, 2026, 12:30–13:20 ◆ Venue: A Hall, Ariake GYM-EX (G-MEX) [Seminar Details Page] https://ex.ipros.jp/expo/iprosai/seminar/d3-a-3/ ■ Speaker Profile Masako Shindo Joined TBS in 1994. Worked on programs such as "Tsukiji Akira News23" and "News no Mori." Left TBS in March 2001. Since then, she has been active as an interviewer, in addition to hosting, writing, and recitation. She has also served as a recitation instructor and interviewed hundreds of top leaders across various fields. Completed the first term of the "Yamamoto Motoyo Recitation Instructor Training Course" in March 2015 (organized by the Character and Typography Culture Promotion Organization), and has since served as an assistant instructor for the course. Provided narration for the "Century of Images Concert" at Orchard Hall in 2016. Produced her first recitation concert at Suntory Hall in 2018. Produced the 13th Toppan Charity Concert "Kotoba no Shirabe" at Toppan Hall in October 2021. The collaboration of recitation and classical music received high acclaim. Served as reciter and host for Itochu Enex's recitation concert "Enjoying the Power of Words" from 2014 to 2024. Graduated from the Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University, with a master's degree. Has been a regular MC on TBS's "Gacchiri Monday!!" (Sundays at 7:30 a.m.) since April 2004. ■ Highlights of the Session ◆ Masako Shindo, who has interviewed hundreds of top performers, will serve as the moderator. Her years of interview experience have honed her questioning and listening skills, enabling her to draw out the true voices of developers and companies. ◆ Deep dive into the "why" behind the products Explore the challenges that led to the creation of these products and uncover the developers' original motivations. ◆ A special dialogue focused on "people," not just products Reveal the passion and struggles of companies and developers that cannot be seen through specifications and features alone. ◆ Hear the real voices of challengers in the AI and DX fields Go beyond success stories to explore the challenges, decision-making processes, and behind-the-scenes efforts. ■ This session is recommended for: Those who want to understand how executives and business leaders make decisions Those interested in the real thoughts and honest perspectives of AI and DX innovators Those curious about the struggles and trial-and-error behind product and business development Those who want to learn from interviews with executives and leaders Those who want to experience the unique appeal of Masako Shindo as an interviewer ■ About "Ipros AI 2026 Summer" A major event collectively known as the "1st AI/DX Business Challenge Solutions Expo" and the "2nd AI/DX Sales & Marketing Expo," positioned as "an exhibition where you can find AI you can use starting tomorrow." The venue will showcase numerous cutting-edge solutions that help solve corporate challenges, including AI agents, generative AI, sales DX, operational efficiency, and data utilization. Additionally, numerous expert seminars by industry leaders and companies will be held, offering a wide range of learning opportunities from the latest AI trends to practical case studies. Event Overview Exhibition Name 1st AI/DX Business Challenge Solutions Expo 2nd AI/DX Sales & Marketing Expo Special Zone: Physical AI / Robotics Zone Co-located Events Seminars by leading industry speakers, case study seminars by exhibitors Dates July 29 (Wed) – July 31 (Fri), 2026 Participation Method Pre-registration required (Free of charge) Venue Ariake GYM-EX (G-MEX) (2 stops from Tokyo Big Sight Station) Address 1-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo Organizer Ipros Inc. Exhibiting Product Categories — AI/DX Business Challenge Solutions Expo Enterprise Management AI, Budget vs. Actual Management Tools, Business Process Analysis / BPR Support, BI Tools, Recruitment Matching / Screening, Financial Analysis, DX Implementation Support, etc. — AI/DX Sales & Marketing Expo SFA/CRM, MA, Sales Enablement, Business Card Management Tools, Meeting Minutes AI, Online Sales Tools, Personalized Marketing, Conversational AI, etc. — Physical AI / Robotics Zone Robot Systems, Autonomous Mobility & Transport, Image Recognition & Sensing, System Integration & Services, Collaborative & Safety Control, Digital Twin, etc. Seminar Co-organizers AICX Association (General Incorporated Association) Women AI Initiative Japan (General Incorporated Association) Japan Marketing Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association) Official Website https://ex.ipros.jp/expo/iprosai/ Company Overview Company Name: Ipros Inc. Representative: President & CEO, Mitsuji Sato Headquarters: 21st Floor, Shiodome Building, 1-2-20 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0022 URL: https://marketing.ipros.jp/company/