Event Report: Education AI Summit 2026 in THE CAMPUS

The Education AI Association (AIUEO, Representative Director: Yuta Sato) held the 'Education AI Summit 2026 in THE CAMPUS' on February 23, 2026, at KOKUYO's Tokyo Shinagawa office, 'THE CAMPUS.' Supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), the event brought together educators from across the country to discuss the implementation of generative AI in education and share practical experiences.

Main Stage 'CORE': Lectures and Talk Sessions Moderator: Yuko Furuta (Education AI Association / Ddrive Inc.)

Opening Remarks: Yuta Sato (Representative Director, Education AI Association) kicked off the event.

Award Ceremony: 'Design Contest 0' for a Future Where Children Shine. The ceremony honored winners of a design contest for children aged 6-15 from Japan and Sri Lanka, themed around 'peaceful future' and 'love.' It showcased the potential of human-AI collaboration through digital reconstruction of children's art.

Talk Session: 'Intersection' - Diversification of Learning and AI Utilization. Experts discussed how children learn in an era of coexistence with AI, based on international exchange and creative activities.

Great Debate: Does AI Deprive or Expand Thinking? Facilitated by Masaki Yasui (Sapporo International University), educators and board of education members discussed the pros and cons of 'cognitive offloading' in AI usage. Key takeaways included the distinction between adult efficiency and children's learning goals, and the teacher's role in evaluation.

AI Club Championship 2026: Planning Session. The session discussed the future of AI education, with plans for the 2026 tournament starting with briefings in mid-April, regional qualifiers in July, and the national final in early August, aiming to become the 'Koshien' of the AI world.

Practical Case Finals: Seven teachers presented their AI implementation cases, ranging from using Gemini for sports analysis to ChatGPT-integrated career passport systems and AI-assisted school rule databases.

Future Predictions: Experts from the Japan Deep Learning Association, AIST, and GAIS discussed the future of society and education, emphasizing curiosity, resilience, and sensitivity as key traits for the future.

KOKUYO Collaboration Session: Discussed the importance of curiosity in corporate culture and how AI can act as a catalyst for curiosity in both business and education.