Robosta Announces First Conference 'Robosta Conference 2026': Focus on Humanoid Social Implementation with METI and NVIDIA Speakers

IID, Inc. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroshi Miyagawa), the operator of 'Robosta,' a specialized information media for the robotics and AI sectors, is pleased to announce that registration has opened for the 'Robosta Conference 2026' (held on June 10, 2026), the first conference specifically for the robotics industry.

The theme of this conference is 'How far will the social implementation of humanoids progress?'. In recent years, AI robotics—which requires autonomous action in complex environments such as those navigated by humanoids—has been transitioning from the research and development phase to the social implementation and commercialization phase.

While focusing on humanoids, this event will introduce the latest trends and practical knowledge across a wide range of robotics fields, including industrial robots, service robots, and AI applications, from multiple perspectives.

### Registration Information

Registration is now open at the following URL:
https://robotstart.info/pages/conference2026.html

The seminar is free of charge, and the networking reception is 5,000 yen (tax included). Both require advance registration. Registration may close early depending on the status of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

### Event Overview

- **Name:** Robosta Conference 2026
- **Organizer:** IID, Inc. / Robosta
- **Date & Time:** Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Seminar: 12:30–18:15
- Networking Reception: 18:30–20:00
- **Venue:** TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO, Hall B
- 4F TODA BUILDING, 1-7-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031
- **Access:** https://toda-hall.jp/access.html
- **Format:** In-person attendance + Online streaming
- **Fee:** Seminar: Free / Networking Reception: 5,000 yen (tax included) *Advance registration required.
- **Target Audience:** Companies developing/adopting robots/AI robotics (including humanoids), manufacturing/automotive companies, new business/R&D departments, robotics business professionals, policy/research personnel, etc.

### Featured Speakers (Scheduled)

**Keynote Address:**
- **Mr. Tomoaki Ishizone**
Director, Robot Policy Office, Industrial Machinery Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, METI.
He has been in his current position since 2023 after serving in various roles including Assistant Director of the Vehicle Office and Industry Promotion Director of Iwaki City. He has focused on regional revitalization and the creation of regional industries through reconstruction efforts.

**Speakers (in no particular order):**
- **Mr. Ryutaro Okada**
Secretary General, AI Robot Association (AIRoA).
Co-founder of ABEJA. He serves as Executive Director of the Japan Deep Learning Association (JDLA) and Secretary General of DCON. He was appointed Secretary General of AIRoA in December 2024.
- **Mr. Kazumasa Hirano**
Director, Robotics Division, NVIDIA G.K.
Responsible for strategy formulation and ecosystem formation for the robotics business in the Japanese market at NVIDIA.
- **Mr. Hirohiko Nakamura**
Senior Executive Manager, Advanced Technology Center, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Engaged in technical research and consulting, focusing on AI robotics research and virtual technology. Holds a Ph.D. in Science.
- **Mr. Masato Yoshikawa**
Chairman, Yoshikawa International Trade Consulting Co., Ltd.
Based in Shenzhen for 8 years. Consultant for GMO AIR and former China correspondent for TBS 'THE TIME,'.