And Dot Conducts Generative AI Workshop at Tokai University, Introducing Practical AI Applications to 49 Students

And Dot Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuta Ibaraki; hereinafter "And Dot"), which operates the AX Production business, announces that on May 18, 2026, it introduced its business operations and the latest trends in generative AI to 49 third- and fourth-year students from Professor Tadashi Narikawa's seminar at Tokai University's Faculty of Business, held at the Shinagawa Campus. This program was conducted as preparatory learning ahead of the 22nd Kanagawa Industry-Academia Challenge Program (hosted by the General Incorporated Association, Keidanren Kanagawa) for third-year students, focusing on generative AI applications at each stage of business development. For fourth-year students, the session covered the latest AI adoption trends in major corporations and career considerations in the AI era, with CEO Yuta Ibaraki delivering the keynote.

About the AX Production Business

The AX Production Business comprehensively produces AI-driven business transformation (AX = AI Transformation) to help companies achieve their ideal form. It goes beyond mere AI tool implementation, offering comprehensive services that reconstruct corporate business models with AI as a foundational element, thereby creating sustainable competitive advantages. Based on in-depth interviews regarding management challenges and on-site operational processes, the company provides end-to-end support—from selecting optimal AI technologies and implementation to organizational integration and employee education.

[Background] Rethinking Talent Development in the Generative AI Era: From Tool Training to Redefining Engagement

The widespread adoption of generative AI is significantly transforming industrial operations, business model innovation, and value creation. While many companies are raising their expectations—from seeking employees who can "use generative AI" to those who can "combine their expertise with AI to create new value"—university curricula related to generative AI are still in transition. There is now an urgent need for industry-academia collaboration frameworks that directly transfer practical knowledge gained from real-world implementations to students. And Dot has accumulated extensive experience supporting over 350 companies, 250 local governments, and multiple educational institutions (including the University of Tokyo, Kyoto Koka Women's University, and Tokai University). This program at Tokai University's Faculty of Business represents an initiative to return such practical expertise to the next generation of professionals.

[Program Details] Dual-Curriculum Design by Academic Year: Preparatory Learning for the Kanagawa Industry-Academia Challenge and Real-World AI Adoption in Major Corporations

The program was structured with distinct objectives for each academic year, using And Dot’s proprietary educational framework, the "AI Skills Pyramid®"—a systematic framework organizing AI literacy, AI creativity, AI prompt design, and technical skills—as a common foundation.

For Third-Year Students: "Make AI Your Partner in Business Development"

- Systematically organize foundational generative AI skills and application categories based on the AI Skills Pyramid® - Outline AI application points across the four fits (CPF/PSF/SPF/PMF) within And Dot’s proprietary business development framework, the "Fit Journey Method" (Customer → Problem → Solution → Product → Market, five stages) - Workshop: Group discussions on "what and how to use AI" at each stage of the Fit Journey Method - Provide AI application perspectives for addressing corporate challenges in the upcoming Kanagawa Industry-Academia Challenge

For Fourth-Year Students: "What’s Happening Right Now in AI Adoption at Major Corporations?"

- Present real-world insights into AI adoption at large enterprises, analyzing areas of progress and stagnation - Explain the three core values provided by And Dot: AX Production, FDE-type outsourcing, and the Ork Series - Workshop: Group discussions on "jobs being replaced" and "jobs becoming more important" in the AI era, with students articulating their own career hypotheses

Both sessions adopted a practical format combining input lectures with hands-on workshops, group discussions, and feedback sessions, designed to help students connect the content to their personal interests and career paths.

[Future Outlook] Deepening Industry-Academia Collaboration as a Talent Development Partner in the Generative AI Era

Yuta Ibaraki

CEO, And Dot Co., Ltd.; Fukuoka Prefecture DX Producer; Expert Advisor, Nagoya City DX Promotion Plan

"Generative AI is no longer just a tool—it is now positioned as a 'partner' that extends one’s expertise. Being able to share practical AI utilization methods with future leaders of the Faculty of Business, who are preparing for the Kanagawa Industry-Academia Challenge and job hunting, was a highly significant opportunity for our company. Under our management philosophy of 'redefining human work to create a foundation where everyone can focus on more creative tasks,' we will continue contributing to cultivating the next generation of AI talent through collaboration with educational institutions."

Tadashi Narikawa

Professor, Faculty of Business, Tokai University

"We actively encourage humanities and social science students to pursue careers in ICT companies. As part of this effort, we invited And Dot to conduct sessions for our third- and fourth-year business seminars. In addition to introducing their company, they shared practical knowledge accumulated from real-world settings where generative AI has become a societal foundation, and facilitated workshops where students could articulate how to integrate AI into their career hypotheses and business ideas. Thanks to this, students gained a valuable opportunity not only to become interested in the ICT industry but also to connect generative AI to their own learning and future careers."

And Dot has continuously expanded its AX support to educational and talent development institutions, including the University of Tokyo, Kyoto Koka Women's University, Tokai University, the General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Generative AI Utilization (GUGA), and the Fukuoka Prefecture Municipal Employee Training Institute. This collaborative program with Tokai University’s Faculty of Business stands out as a particularly impactful initiative directly linked to students’ business development capabilities and career formation. Moving forward, And Dot will deepen its partnerships with universities and educational institutions to contribute to cultivating talent capable of thriving in the generative AI era.

[Company Overview: And Dot Co., Ltd.]

Company Name: And Dot Co., Ltd.

CEO: Yuta Ibaraki

Headquarters: 2F-O1, Futaba Building (GUILD), 1-16-6 Dougenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043

Business Activities: Solutions business utilizing generative AI and related services

URL: https://and-dot.co.jp

[About Tokai University]

Institution: Tokai University (School Corporation)

Address: 2-10-2 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8677

URL: https://www.u-tokai.ac.jp/

[Media Inquiries Regarding This Release]

Company: And Dot Co., Ltd.

E-mail: pr@and-dot.co.jp

Contact: And Dot Public Relations Office