The Forefront of AI Utilization All in One Place! Event Report on "AI Frontline," One of Japan's Largest AI Events

SB C&S Corp. (hereinafter "SB C&S") held "AI Frontline," an exhibition and experiential event gathering the latest AI (artificial intelligence) solutions, in Tokyo on March 12, 2026.

This event was the first AI-focused event hosted by SB C&S, with the goal of "supporting concrete steps toward AI adoption." It featured booth exhibitions from 105 leading domestic and international manufacturers, as well as sessions led by top experts in the AI industry. Approximately 2,000 people attended the event, which provided a comprehensive overview of the AI market—from the big picture to specific implementation and deployment scenarios—serving as a venue for companies to map out their next steps in 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. Attendees were able to compare products while interacting with actual hardware, and engage in individual consultations and business negotiations at each booth, providing a space to move from "knowing" to "acting."

In the lecture halls, a total of 19 diverse sessions were held. Against the backdrop of rapid AI evolution, the presentations highlighted future prospects such as the advancement of multimodal AI and the practical application of AI agents, as well as the automation of labor through the fusion of AI and robotics (RPA). Additionally, a wide range of themes were addressed, 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 comprehensive program that showcased the current state and future outlook of AI utilization.

In the post-event participant survey, many attendees commented that the event was "very informative," that they "definitely want to attend next year," and that they appreciated being able to "compare various solutions all at once," resulting in an overall satisfaction rate of 86% (based on the company's preliminary figures). More than just an exhibition, the combination of product displays and sessions provided an opportunity for attendees to dramatically increase the resolution of their success in integrating AI into their own businesses.

SB C&S will continue to strengthen its collaboration with manufacturers and sales partners to contribute to business creation through AI and the promotion of corporate DX (Digital Transformation).

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