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AI Talent Development Initiative Involving 700 People: Mitsubishi Electric Digital Innovation's Company-Wide AI Utilization Strategy to be Introduced on July 31 (Free Participation)

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While many companies are currently introducing generative AI, challenges such as "only a few employees use it" and "it doesn't spread throughout the company" are increasing. In light of this, a speci

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While many companies are currently introducing generative AI, challenges such as "only a few employees use it" and "it doesn't spread throughout the company" are increasing.

In light of this, a special lecture introducing the practical case studies of Mitsubishi Electric Digital Innovation Co., Ltd., which is promoting initiatives to improve AI literacy involving approximately 700 people, will be held at "IproS AI 2026 Summer."

Details of the seminar can be found here.

IproS Inc. will host a special lecture at "IproS AI 2026 Summer" on July 31, 2026 (Fri), featuring Mr. Ryo Komura, Executive Director and Secretary-General of the General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Generative AI Utilization (GUGA), and Mr. Yu Tanaka, Manager of the Technical Management Section, Engineering Division at Mitsubishi Electric Digital Innovation Co., Ltd.

This lecture will introduce the company's case studies, which produced approximately 300 individuals with AI literacy last year and are expanding this year to approximately 700 people, including SEs, sales staff, administrative staff, and new graduates. Specific initiatives to spread AI utilization to all employees, such as the establishment of an AI community and support for obtaining the "Generative AI Passport" qualification, will be explained.

Seminar Overview

Leading the Future with Digital! A Challenge to Raise AI Literacy for All Employees

◆Lecturers

Ryo Komura

Executive Director and Secretary-General, General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Generative AI Utilization (GUGA)

Yu Tanaka

Manager, Technical Management Section, Engineering Division, Mitsubishi Electric Digital Innovation Co., Ltd.

◆Date & Time: July 31, 2026 (Fri) 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

◆Venue: Ariake GYM-EX (Gymex) Venue A

Details of the seminar can be found here.

Lecturer Profiles

Ryo Komura

Joined OPT Co., Ltd. as a new graduate. Worked as a planner in the branding domain, focusing on PR. After being seconded to Digital Holdings Inc., became independent as a freelancer and was involved in the management of multiple companies. Participated in the establishment of the General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Generative AI Utilization in 2023. Currently holds the position of Executive Director and Secretary-General, after serving as Head of Public Relations and Deputy Secretary-General. Committee member for the "Model Construction Project for Training Digital Human Resources in Public Service" adopted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Committee member of the "AI Transformation Promotion Committee for Human Resources" at the General Incorporated Association AICX.

Yu Tanaka

Entered the IT industry during a period of intense job competition and worked as a programmer. Subsequently, joined the company as a full-time employee in 2015, with 11 years of service. Currently responsible for company-wide technical measures, consolidation of technical information, and promotion of generative AI utilization. A mother of a 5th grader who loves evening drinks, aiming to be a "technical strategic partner within the company."

Highlights of this Lecture

◆ Introduction to AI Talent Development Initiatives Expanding to Approximately 700 People

Introduction of education and promotion measures to spread AI utilization to all employees.

◆ Understanding the Mechanism for AI to Penetrate the Company

Explanation of key points for internal adoption, such as the establishment of an AI community and methods for information sharing.

◆ Public Release of Practical Case Studies Utilizing Qualification Acquisition Support

Introduction of specific examples of talent development, such as the company-wide rollout of "Generative AI Passport."

◆ Learn Hints for AI Promotion Applicable to Other Companies

Takeaway insights on the concepts and approaches for expanding AI utilization across departments.

This Lecture is Recommended for:

Those who want to permeate AI throughout their company

Those in charge of AI talent development and reskilling

Personnel from DX promotion departments and information systems departments

Those who want to know about AI education and internal deployment case studies

Executives and managers who want to embed AI utilization in their organization

Those who want to reference AI promotion case studies from other companies

About "IproS AI 2026 Summer"

This is a large-scale event that collectively refers to "The 1st Exhibition for Solving Management Issues with AI/DX" and "The 2nd Exhibition for AI/DX Sales & Marketing," under the theme of "An exhibition where you can find AI you can use tomorrow."

The venue will feature numerous latest solutions that can solve corporate challenges, including AI agents, generative AI, sales DX, operational efficiency, and data utilization.

Furthermore, numerous specialized seminars by industry-leading experts and companies will be held, making it an event where you can learn broadly from the latest trends in AI utilization to practical case studies.

Exhibition Overview

Exhibition Name

The 1st Exhibition for Solving Management Issues with AI/DX

The 2nd Exhibition for AI/DX Sales & Marketing

Special Zone: Physical AI/Robot Zone

Co-located Events

Seminars by industry-leading lecturers, case study seminars by exhibitors

Dates

July 29, 2026 (Wed) - July 31, 2026 (Fri)

Participation Method

Advance registration required (Participation Fee: Free)

Venue

Ariake GYM-EX (Gymex) (2 stations from Tokyo Big Sight Station)

Address

1-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Organizer

IproS Inc.

Exhibited Products

- The 1st Exhibition for Solving Management Issues with AI/DX

Management AI, Budget/Actual Management Tools, Business Process Analysis/BPR Support, BI Tools, Recruitment Matching/Screening, Financial Analysis, DX Promotion Implementation Support, etc.

- The 2nd Exhibition for AI/DX Sales & Marketing

SFA/CRM, MA, Sales Enablement, Business Card Management Tools, Meeting Minute Creation AI, Online Business Meeting Tools, Personalized Marketing, Conversational AI, etc.

- Physical AI/Robot Zone

Robot Systems, Autonomous Mobile/Transport, Image Recognition/Sensing, System Integration/Services, Collaborative/Safety Control, Digital Twin, etc.

Seminar Co-hosts

General Incorporated Association AICX

General Incorporated Association Women AI Initiative Japan

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Japan Marketing Association

General Incorporated Association Generative AI Japan

General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Generative AI Utilization (GUGA)

Official Website

https://ex.ipros.jp/expo/iprosai/

Company Profile

Company Name: IproS Inc.

Representative: Mitsuyuki Sato, President and Representative Director

Location: 21st Floor, Shiodome Building, 1-2-20 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0022

URL: https://marketing.ipros.jp/company/

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While many companies are currently introducing generative AI, challenges such as "only a few employees use it" and "it doesn't spread throughout the company" are increasing. In light of this, a special lecture introducing the practical case studies of Mitsubishi Electric Digital Innovation Co., Ltd., which is promoting initiatives to improve AI literacy invo

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