[Event Report/Video Release] "What is AI Utilization Directly Linked to Sales and Profit? AI Implementation that Creates Management Impact" - Discussing ROI and AI Due Diligence in a Talk Session Format -
AI INNOVATION and Polyscape co-hosted a talk session event report. The discussion focused on AI utilization directly linked to sales and profit, exploring ROI and AI due diligence, and delving into the management impact of AI implementation and the human resources required in the AI era.
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While AI adoption is progressing, many cases stop at merely "making tasks a little easier" and do not lead to financial impact such as increased sales or profits.
In light of this situation, AI INNOVATION Co., Ltd. and Polyscape Co., Ltd. held a talk session event on April 28, 2026, on the theme of "What is AI utilization directly linked to sales and profit? AI implementation that creates management impact."
At this event, the discussion focused on "what truly meaningful AI implementation is" from the perspectives of AI due diligence and ROI (Return on Investment).
We discussed how AI should be connected to sales, gross profit, and decision-making, beyond mere labor cost reduction, incorporating real-world insights from the field.
Furthermore, discussions also unfolded regarding the ideal organization and human resources required in the AI era, with the shared opinion that "people and organizations that can achieve results with AI" are more important than "people who can use AI."
A digest video summarizing the event is also available.
Discussing AI due diligence and ROI on the theme of "AI utilization directly linked to sales and profit"
■ Event Overview
・Event Name: AI implementation that doesn't impact sales and profit is wasteful! The forefront of AI utilization that impacts business
・Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 18:00-20:00
・Venue: BLOCKS MEGURO 2nd floor conference room or online
・Address: 2-15-19 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
・Capacity: 30-50 people
・Participation condition: Corporations only
● Program
17:50- Doors open
18:00-18:10 Speaker introductions
18:10-18:50 Talk session
18:50-19:00 Q&A session
19:00-20:00 Networking session
● Speaker Profiles
Koji Endo
(Representative Director / CAIO, AI INNOVATION Co., Ltd.)
Profile:
With the vision of "AI and humans resonating, creating challenges through inspiration," he promotes fundamental problem-solving using AI technology. Internally, he formulated the company-wide AI promotion concept AIRS (AI Resonance Strategy) and implemented AI training and AI skill visualization for all employees.
Externally, he participates in the operation of the CAIO Council, composed of AI leaders from various companies, working to define the role of CAIOs and promote AI utilization across society. BeaTRIBES Ambassador.
He released the recruitment AI agent "Saiyo INNOVATION" as an in-house product, challenging the "transformation of the recruitment mechanism itself" through AI agent utilization.
Hiroki Shimada
(Representative Director CEO, Polyscape Co., Ltd.)
Profile:
After graduating from the Department of Information Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University, he obtained an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh. In 2016, he founded LAPRAS Co., Ltd. and developed Japan's first AI headhunting service. He was selected for Forbes Under 30 Asia 2021. Currently, he founded his second company, Polyscape Co., Ltd. He excels at implementing products that integrate academic knowledge with a rigorous business perspective to maximize ROI (Return on Investment) with the latest AI technology.
Moderator: Shingo Takazawa
(VP of Business Development, Polyscape Co., Ltd.)
Profile:
After joining a record company as a new graduate and engaging in artist promotion, he planned new entertainment businesses at several IT companies.
Currently, at Polyscape, a group of creators specializing in product development and AI technology, he supports companies in AI utilization and DX promotion. He provides AI implementation support to various industries, such as business automation using AI agents and RAGification of internal knowledge.
● Organizer Information
With the corporate philosophy of "Connecting businesses, Retribes creates sustainable partners," they operate "Rikaizen," a web service where client companies looking to outsource or consult on IT and creative projects can find development and production companies that match their conditions, and "BeaTRIBES," a community service that goes beyond job outsourcing and consulting, solving corporate challenges through inter-company collaboration and networks.
Representative Director: Motoki Sato
Corporate Website: https://retribes.co.jp/
■ Discussion Content
In this talk session, discussions were held on the themes of "AI Consulting," "Business Impact by AI," and "Human Resources and Organization in the AI Era," incorporating perspectives on ROI and AI due diligence.
● What we keep in mind during AI consulting
In this session, it was discussed that what is important in AI consulting is "AI
In light of this situation, AI INNOVATION Co., Ltd. and Polyscape Co., Ltd. held a talk session event on April 28, 2026, on the theme of "What is AI utilization directly linked to sales and profit? AI implementation that creates management impact."
At this event, the discussion focused on "what truly meaningful AI implementation is" from the perspectives of AI due diligence and ROI (Return on Investment).
We discussed how AI should be connected to sales, gross profit, and decision-making, beyond mere labor cost reduction, incorporating real-world insights from the field.
Furthermore, discussions also unfolded regarding the ideal organization and human resources required in the AI era, with the shared opinion that "people and organizations that can achieve results with AI" are more important than "people who can use AI."
A digest video summarizing the event is also available.
Discussing AI due diligence and ROI on the theme of "AI utilization directly linked to sales and profit"
■ Event Overview
・Event Name: AI implementation that doesn't impact sales and profit is wasteful! The forefront of AI utilization that impacts business
・Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 18:00-20:00
・Venue: BLOCKS MEGURO 2nd floor conference room or online
・Address: 2-15-19 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
・Capacity: 30-50 people
・Participation condition: Corporations only
● Program
17:50- Doors open
18:00-18:10 Speaker introductions
18:10-18:50 Talk session
18:50-19:00 Q&A session
19:00-20:00 Networking session
● Speaker Profiles
Koji Endo
(Representative Director / CAIO, AI INNOVATION Co., Ltd.)
Profile:
With the vision of "AI and humans resonating, creating challenges through inspiration," he promotes fundamental problem-solving using AI technology. Internally, he formulated the company-wide AI promotion concept AIRS (AI Resonance Strategy) and implemented AI training and AI skill visualization for all employees.
Externally, he participates in the operation of the CAIO Council, composed of AI leaders from various companies, working to define the role of CAIOs and promote AI utilization across society. BeaTRIBES Ambassador.
He released the recruitment AI agent "Saiyo INNOVATION" as an in-house product, challenging the "transformation of the recruitment mechanism itself" through AI agent utilization.
Hiroki Shimada
(Representative Director CEO, Polyscape Co., Ltd.)
Profile:
After graduating from the Department of Information Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University, he obtained an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh. In 2016, he founded LAPRAS Co., Ltd. and developed Japan's first AI headhunting service. He was selected for Forbes Under 30 Asia 2021. Currently, he founded his second company, Polyscape Co., Ltd. He excels at implementing products that integrate academic knowledge with a rigorous business perspective to maximize ROI (Return on Investment) with the latest AI technology.
Moderator: Shingo Takazawa
(VP of Business Development, Polyscape Co., Ltd.)
Profile:
After joining a record company as a new graduate and engaging in artist promotion, he planned new entertainment businesses at several IT companies.
Currently, at Polyscape, a group of creators specializing in product development and AI technology, he supports companies in AI utilization and DX promotion. He provides AI implementation support to various industries, such as business automation using AI agents and RAGification of internal knowledge.
● Organizer Information
With the corporate philosophy of "Connecting businesses, Retribes creates sustainable partners," they operate "Rikaizen," a web service where client companies looking to outsource or consult on IT and creative projects can find development and production companies that match their conditions, and "BeaTRIBES," a community service that goes beyond job outsourcing and consulting, solving corporate challenges through inter-company collaboration and networks.
Representative Director: Motoki Sato
Corporate Website: https://retribes.co.jp/
■ Discussion Content
In this talk session, discussions were held on the themes of "AI Consulting," "Business Impact by AI," and "Human Resources and Organization in the AI Era," incorporating perspectives on ROI and AI due diligence.
● What we keep in mind during AI consulting
In this session, it was discussed that what is important in AI consulting is "AI