"Why Did That Company Succeed?" - Over 10 Business Companies and 5 Technology Companies Speak About the True Feelings and Forefront of Technology Utilization. Classmethod Forum to be Held on May 20th.
Classmethod Inc. is hosting the "Classmethod Forum" on May 20, 2026, featuring over 10 business companies and 5 tech giants to discuss the practical application and future of AI and technology in business. The event aims to provide deep insights into decision-making processes, real-world challenges, and implementation strategies, offering attendees opportunities for technical consultation and networking.
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Classmethod Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Satoru Yokota) will hold the conference "Classmethod Forum [The Reality of Business Companies and the Future Drawn by AI]" on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO. This event is targeted at individuals involved in technology utilization decision-making or promotion within business divisions.
"Clean success stories" from case studies alone are not sufficient for your company's decision-making. At this forum, promoters from over 10 business companies, including Starbucks Coffee Japan, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Suntory Holdings, Kyocera, Sanrio, Kokuyo, and Lotte, will speak frankly about the trial-and-error process, the challenges faced, and how decisions were made in AI utilization and data-driven business transformation.
Furthermore, five world-leading technology companies such as Amazon Web Services Japan (AWS) and Anthropic will present. How are the latest technologies, including AI, beginning to drive actual business? This event will simultaneously present the "technological trends" and "concrete measures for business implementation."
■ Three Features of This Event
1. **Behind-the-Scenes of Decision-Making Revealed by Over 10 Companies Across Industries**
Over 10 companies, spanning industries and phases such as finance, retail, manufacturing, food, and professional sports, will disclose their technology adoption decision-making processes and the realities experienced on the ground. It is an opportunity to gain cross-industry input on where other companies struggled and what criteria they used for decisions, all within a single day.
2. **Five World-Leading Technology Companies Present: Develop the "Ability to Discern Technology" That Accelerates Business**
Amazon Web Services Japan (AWS), Microsoft Japan, Google Cloud, Anthropic, and others will present. From the latest AI trends to key insights for secure implementation, this session will provide the "ability to discern technology" necessary for decision-making in business divisions.
3. **After Sessions, Consult with Engineers to Concrete Your "Next Steps"**
In addition to demo exhibits of AI agents and robots, a technical consultation corner will be permanently available. You can discuss "what to start with for your company" on the spot and gain practical hints. A networking reception with speakers and participants will also be held after the event.
■ Scheduled Participating Companies
Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd., Sanrio Co., Ltd., Suntory Holdings Limited, Beisia Group Solutions Co., Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, Kokuyo Co., Ltd., Lotte Co., Ltd., Graniph Co., Ltd., Chiba Lotte Marines Co., Ltd., General Incorporated Foundation GovTech Tokyo, Amazon Web Services Japan G.K., Microsoft Corporation, Google Cloud Japan G.K., Anthropic Japan G.K. (in no particular order; participating companies will be added sequentially)
■ Event Overview
Event Name: Classmethod Forum [The Reality of Business Companies and the Future Drawn by AI]
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Includes networking reception)
Venue: TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO
Participation Fee: Free (Advance registration required)
Application: https://classmethod.jp/m/cm-forum2026/
"Clean success stories" from case studies alone are not sufficient for your company's decision-making. At this forum, promoters from over 10 business companies, including Starbucks Coffee Japan, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Suntory Holdings, Kyocera, Sanrio, Kokuyo, and Lotte, will speak frankly about the trial-and-error process, the challenges faced, and how decisions were made in AI utilization and data-driven business transformation.
Furthermore, five world-leading technology companies such as Amazon Web Services Japan (AWS) and Anthropic will present. How are the latest technologies, including AI, beginning to drive actual business? This event will simultaneously present the "technological trends" and "concrete measures for business implementation."
■ Three Features of This Event
1. **Behind-the-Scenes of Decision-Making Revealed by Over 10 Companies Across Industries**
Over 10 companies, spanning industries and phases such as finance, retail, manufacturing, food, and professional sports, will disclose their technology adoption decision-making processes and the realities experienced on the ground. It is an opportunity to gain cross-industry input on where other companies struggled and what criteria they used for decisions, all within a single day.
2. **Five World-Leading Technology Companies Present: Develop the "Ability to Discern Technology" That Accelerates Business**
Amazon Web Services Japan (AWS), Microsoft Japan, Google Cloud, Anthropic, and others will present. From the latest AI trends to key insights for secure implementation, this session will provide the "ability to discern technology" necessary for decision-making in business divisions.
3. **After Sessions, Consult with Engineers to Concrete Your "Next Steps"**
In addition to demo exhibits of AI agents and robots, a technical consultation corner will be permanently available. You can discuss "what to start with for your company" on the spot and gain practical hints. A networking reception with speakers and participants will also be held after the event.
■ Scheduled Participating Companies
Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd., Sanrio Co., Ltd., Suntory Holdings Limited, Beisia Group Solutions Co., Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, Kokuyo Co., Ltd., Lotte Co., Ltd., Graniph Co., Ltd., Chiba Lotte Marines Co., Ltd., General Incorporated Foundation GovTech Tokyo, Amazon Web Services Japan G.K., Microsoft Corporation, Google Cloud Japan G.K., Anthropic Japan G.K. (in no particular order; participating companies will be added sequentially)
■ Event Overview
Event Name: Classmethod Forum [The Reality of Business Companies and the Future Drawn by AI]
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Includes networking reception)
Venue: TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO
Participation Fee: Free (Advance registration required)
Application: https://classmethod.jp/m/cm-forum2026/