POKER Q'z AI Engineer to Speak at Japan's Largest Poker Conference "POKER FORUM 2026"
CLOViZ Inc.'s POKER Q'z AI Engineer, Toshiki Ohata, will speak at "POKER FORUM 2026," Japan's largest poker conference, held at the University of Tokyo on May 24, 2026. He will discuss poker AI that mimics human thought processes and learning support utilizing Explainable AI (XAI).
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CLOViZ Inc. (Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Sotaro Masaki), which researches poker theory and develops learning applications, is pleased to announce that Toshiki Ohata, POKER Q'z AI Engineer (Executive Officer, CLOViZ Inc.), has been confirmed to speak at "POKER FORUM 2026" Powered by GTO Wizard, Japan's largest poker conference, to be held at the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
On the day of the event, he will deliver a lecture on the theme, "Toward Realizing Poker AI that Mimics Human Thought Processes and Learning Support that Explains Judgment Reasons."
■ About the Lecture Theme
Modern poker strategy has entered an era where "optimal solutions" can be numerically obtained through the advent of GTO (Game Theory Optimal) solvers. However, a challenge remains: the solutions presented do not explain why those judgments were made in a way that is easily understandable and reproducible for humans.
In this lecture, CLOViZ will discuss its research and development on an "approach to poker AI that mimics human thought processes."
We will talk about the next generation of poker AI and learning support, focusing on two axes: not just the "conclusion" of a judgment, but explaining the reasoning itself, and utilizing XAI (Explainable AI) to support learners' understanding and decision-making.
■ About the Post-Forum Roundtable
Following POKER FORUM 2026, a roundtable discussion titled "The Future of Poker AI and Ideal Poker Learning Methods" is planned with Wataru (GTO Wizard AI Team). Developers and players will discuss from both perspectives how the latest AI technology can impact individual players' improvement processes and learning styles. Details regarding the date, time, and streaming method will be announced later on our official website and social media.
POKER FORUM 2026
■ POKER FORUM 2026 Event Overview
Date & Time: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM start (12:45 PM reception open) / 4:00 PM end (scheduled)
Venue: University of Tokyo Hongo Campus, Engineering Bldg. 2, Lecture Room 213 (7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
Format: On-site venue + Online streaming
Participation Fee (tax included): General Admission Ticket 5,500 yen / Online Streaming Ticket 5,500 yen
Organizers: GTO Wizard / UTPoker
Official Page: https://gtowizard.zaiko.io/e/pokerforum26
Speakers include Shiina (GTO Wizard Pro), KuZ, Amu (GTO Wizard Japan Official Coach), Wataru (GTO Wizard AI Team), and Tomo (MC). We are pleased to announce that our AI Engineer, Ohata, will also be speaking.
■ POKER FORUM 2026 On-site / Online Ticket Lottery Campaign
To commemorate our engineer Ohata's speaking engagement, we are holding a lottery campaign for 3 on-site tickets and 5 online tickets for POKER FORUM 2026!
To apply, follow our official X account and "like" this tweet!
Application deadline is May 6 (Wed, holiday) until 23:59!
■ About the Poker Learning App "POKER Q'z"
POKER Q'z conducts research and development on strategies for competitive poker. We provide a poker learning app that allows users to efficiently learn strategies in their spare time. It features learning modes for both ring games and tournaments. Our goal is to be the closest partner for "those who want to improve their poker skills worldwide."
Download here
We are also recruiting for team and internship applications!
If interested, please contact us at the email address below.
info@cloviz.co.jp
CLOViZ Inc.
Representative Director: Sotaro Masaki
Capital: 43 million yen
Business Activities: Research on competitive poker, development of game-type learning apps.
■ Contact for this matter
CLOViZ Inc.
info@cloviz.co.jp
On the day of the event, he will deliver a lecture on the theme, "Toward Realizing Poker AI that Mimics Human Thought Processes and Learning Support that Explains Judgment Reasons."
■ About the Lecture Theme
Modern poker strategy has entered an era where "optimal solutions" can be numerically obtained through the advent of GTO (Game Theory Optimal) solvers. However, a challenge remains: the solutions presented do not explain why those judgments were made in a way that is easily understandable and reproducible for humans.
In this lecture, CLOViZ will discuss its research and development on an "approach to poker AI that mimics human thought processes."
We will talk about the next generation of poker AI and learning support, focusing on two axes: not just the "conclusion" of a judgment, but explaining the reasoning itself, and utilizing XAI (Explainable AI) to support learners' understanding and decision-making.
■ About the Post-Forum Roundtable
Following POKER FORUM 2026, a roundtable discussion titled "The Future of Poker AI and Ideal Poker Learning Methods" is planned with Wataru (GTO Wizard AI Team). Developers and players will discuss from both perspectives how the latest AI technology can impact individual players' improvement processes and learning styles. Details regarding the date, time, and streaming method will be announced later on our official website and social media.
POKER FORUM 2026
■ POKER FORUM 2026 Event Overview
Date & Time: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM start (12:45 PM reception open) / 4:00 PM end (scheduled)
Venue: University of Tokyo Hongo Campus, Engineering Bldg. 2, Lecture Room 213 (7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
Format: On-site venue + Online streaming
Participation Fee (tax included): General Admission Ticket 5,500 yen / Online Streaming Ticket 5,500 yen
Organizers: GTO Wizard / UTPoker
Official Page: https://gtowizard.zaiko.io/e/pokerforum26
Speakers include Shiina (GTO Wizard Pro), KuZ, Amu (GTO Wizard Japan Official Coach), Wataru (GTO Wizard AI Team), and Tomo (MC). We are pleased to announce that our AI Engineer, Ohata, will also be speaking.
■ POKER FORUM 2026 On-site / Online Ticket Lottery Campaign
To commemorate our engineer Ohata's speaking engagement, we are holding a lottery campaign for 3 on-site tickets and 5 online tickets for POKER FORUM 2026!
To apply, follow our official X account and "like" this tweet!
Application deadline is May 6 (Wed, holiday) until 23:59!
■ About the Poker Learning App "POKER Q'z"
POKER Q'z conducts research and development on strategies for competitive poker. We provide a poker learning app that allows users to efficiently learn strategies in their spare time. It features learning modes for both ring games and tournaments. Our goal is to be the closest partner for "those who want to improve their poker skills worldwide."
Download here
We are also recruiting for team and internship applications!
If interested, please contact us at the email address below.
info@cloviz.co.jp
CLOViZ Inc.
Representative Director: Sotaro Masaki
Capital: 43 million yen
Business Activities: Research on competitive poker, development of game-type learning apps.
■ Contact for this matter
CLOViZ Inc.
info@cloviz.co.jp