The Forefront of AI Utilization! Report on 'AI Frontline,' One of Japan's Largest AI Events

SB C&S Corp. (hereinafter 'SB C&S') held 'AI Frontline,' an experiential exhibition event gathering the latest AI (Artificial Intelligence) solutions, in Tokyo on March 12, 2026. This event was the first AI-focused event organized by SB C&S, aimed at 'supporting concrete steps toward AI adoption.' It featured booths from 105 leading domestic and international manufacturers and sessions by top experts in the AI industry. Approximately 2,000 people attended, providing a comprehensive view of the AI market and concrete images for implementation, serving as a place to map out the next steps for corporate AI utilization. The exhibition area covered all elements necessary for AI adoption, including hardware such as AI servers, AI PCs, and next-generation network equipment, as well as generative AI foundation models, AI SaaS, data utilization platforms, and security solutions. Visitors were able to compare products while touching actual machines, and engage in individual consultations at each booth, providing a bridge from 'knowing' to 'acting.' In the lecture hall, a total of 19 diverse sessions were held. Each lecture presented future visions such as the progress of multimodal AI and practical AI agents, as well as the automation of labor through the fusion of AI and robotics (RPA). Additionally, a wide range of themes were covered, including the forefront of corporate AI utilization, social implementation efforts, the importance of AI infrastructure, and security risks and countermeasures associated with the expansion of AI use. It was a fulfilling program that showed the current state and future prospects of AI utilization. In the post-event survey, many participants commented that it was 'very helpful,' 'would like to participate again next year,' and 'was able to compare various solutions at once,' resulting in an overall satisfaction rate of 86% (based on our preliminary figures). It was more than just an exhibition; through product displays and sessions, it provided an opportunity for visitors to dramatically increase the resolution of success in how to incorporate AI into their businesses. SB C&S will continue to strengthen cooperation with manufacturers and sales partners to contribute to business creation through AI and the promotion of corporate DX.