[Latest 2026] METI Speaks! Announcement of Seminar on "AI Era Human Resource Development" and "Digital Skill Standard" ver2.0 Key Points

Cambridge Technology Partners Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "Cambridge") will hold a free online seminar titled "[Latest 2026] METI Speaks! What is the Human Resource Development Required in the AI Era? - Key Points of the New Digital Skill Standard Explained -" on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Background of the Event

In an era where DX is a prerequisite, AI is no longer a technology for only some advanced companies but is becoming a foundational support for corporate activities.

However, many companies struggle with defining requirements and designing training for human resources who can not only learn AI operation methods but also lead to results such as business transformation and new business creation.

Therefore, this seminar will focus on the "Digital Skill Standard (DSS) ver2.0" announced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and IPA on April 16, 2026.

Mr. Yamamoto from METI will explain the key points of the guidelines that materialize the human resource profile for the AI era, including the establishment of a new Data Management category and the review of roles for Business Architects/Designers.

Mr. Sakamaki, our President and Representative Director, who also participates in METI's related task force, will serve as the facilitator, discussing how to integrate these into a company's own skill definition and training system.

【Agenda】

(1) What is the newly required "Data Management Category" in the AI era? (2) What are the three new roles required for the "Business Architect Category" that supports corporate transformation? (3) What is the "Design" capability that all business persons should possess? (4) How should companies respond in the future to survive the AI era?

The main session will be 60 minutes, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session to answer specific concerns and questions from the field.

Event Overview

Title [Latest 2026] METI Speaks! What is the Human Resource Development Required in the AI Era? - Key Points of the New Digital Skill Standard Explained -

Date and Time Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 15:00-16:30 (Doors open: 14:55)

Viewing Method Online distribution via Zoom

Participation Fee Free (pre-registration required)

Recommended for people like this ● Those in corporate planning, HR/training departments who feel challenged in developing and securing digital talent for the AI era. ● Those in HR/training departments who wish to understand the human resources and skills required for Japan as indicated by METI, and apply them within their own companies. ● Those in DX promotion offices, HR/training departments who wish to update their company's skill definitions and training measures based on "Digital Skill Standard ver2.0."

Details and registration here

Speaker Profiles

Hikaru Yamamoto Official, Digital Human Resources Policy Office, Information Technology Utilization Promotion Division, Commerce and Information Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Engaged in digital strategy planning and promotion at a major beverage manufacturer. Joined METI in 2025. After joining, he has been involved in digital human resource development policies, responsible for planning and promoting the Digital Skill Standard, which serves as a guideline for digital human resource development.

Akira Sakamaki President and Representative Director, Cambridge Technology Partners Inc.

As a consultant capable of transforming on-site operations, he has participated in business reform projects across a wide range of industries including finance, telecommunications, and transportation. Author of books such as "Textbook of Business Reform," "How to Deal with Resistance Forces," and "The World's Easiest Meeting Textbook."

About Cambridge Technology Partners Inc.

https://www.ctp.co.jp/

Cambridge Technology Partners is a consulting firm operating in Japan and North America, specializing in "successfully leading transformation projects." Instead of imposing our own methods or conveniences, we draw out our clients' own transformation mindset, collaboratively determine achievable and satisfactory goals, and overcome barriers to change, such as complex cross-departmental issues and resistance forces, thereby guiding transformation projects to success.

Inquiries

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