September 1 (Tue) - 4 (Fri), 2026: Prestigious Guests Including Takahiro Yasuno, Leader of Team Mirai, Confirmed for Industry's Largest Online Exhibition 'IT Trend EXPO 2026 Summer' – Registration Now Open!

Innovation & Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo; President and CEO: Satoshi Kō), a group company of Innovation Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard, Securities Code: 3970), will host the industry's largest online exhibition, 'IT Trend EXPO 2026 Summer,' from Tuesday, September 1 to Friday, September 4, 2026.

The event brings together essential topics for today’s business professionals, including the rapid adoption of AI, industrial digital transformation (DX), and the intersection of technology and society.

Confirmed speakers include Takahiro Yasuno, leader of Team Mirai, AI engineer, entrepreneur, and science fiction writer, and Rina Akimoto, Representative Director and President of Vivid Garden Inc. and CEO of Tabechoku.

This is a valuable opportunity to directly learn from leading professionals at the forefront of their fields about real-world transformations and practical insights currently shaping the business landscape.

Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned for the latest updates via the official website and official X account (@it_trend).

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Event Overview

Name: IT Trend EXPO 2026 Summer

Theme: New Encounters That Will Transform Tomorrow’s Work

Dates: September 1 (Tue) – September 4 (Fri), 2026

Participation Fee: Free

Registration URL: https://it.expo.it-trend.jp/?utm_source=prtimes&utm_medium=press&utm_campaign=20260616

Organizer: Innovation & Co., Ltd.

Viewing Method: Log in to the official website using the email address and password registered in advance.

* Please confirm your device’s compatibility prior to viewing.

* Recommended devices: PC, tablet, smartphone, etc.

* For companies interested in exhibiting at IT Trend EXPO 2026 Summer, please contact the inquiry desk.

Exhibition Inquiry: https://it-trend.jp/service/it-trend-expo#contact

About IT Trend EXPO (https://it.expo.it-trend.jp)

IT Trend EXPO is the industry’s largest online exhibition, hosted by IT Trend, a B2B IT product comparison and research platform operated by our company.

The exhibition’s concept is: "New Encounters That Will Transform Tomorrow’s Work."

Business professionals across industries and scales face persistent challenges—inefficient back-office operations, over-reliance on individual expertise in sales processes, and increasing cybersecurity risks. Meanwhile, pioneers are overcoming these same challenges through innovative approaches like AI adoption and DX initiatives, advancing to the next stage.

IT Trend EXPO 2026 Summer aims to provide you with opportunities to enrich your work, career, and life.

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Featured Speakers (Partial Lineup)

Takahiro Yasuno

Leader, Team Mirai / AI Engineer / Entrepreneur / Science Fiction Writer

An AI engineer and entrepreneur from the University of Tokyo’s Matsuo Lab.

Elected to the House of Councillors in 2025 as leader of Team Mirai, he stands at the forefront of the fusion between politics and technology.

He will present his vision for the future of society and AI from the perspective of 'digital democracy.'

Rina Akimoto

CEO, Tabechoku / Representative Director and President, Vivid Garden Inc.

An entrepreneur born into a farming family. She grew Tabechoku into Japan’s most recognized and widely used direct farm-to-consumer e-commerce platform within just three years of launch.

Recognized in Forbes '30 Under 30 Asia' and the World Economic Forum's 'Young Global Leaders 2024.'

She will discuss strategies for digital transformation in primary industries and business growth.

Manabu Hoshina

Executive Officer, Accenture Japan / AI & Data Lead / Ph.D. (Science)

As Japan lead for AI and data at Accenture, he drives data-driven management transformation and AI adoption for enterprises.

As Director of the 'Accenture Advanced AI Center,' a research and development hub, he leads real-world AI implementation and will explain the current state of AI-powered business management.

Madoka Chiyoda (aka 'Chomado')

Cloud Developer Advocate, Microsoft

A self-taught engineer with a humanities background, she has built a successful career in tech and now serves as a Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft.

She will share insights on technology democratization and the possibilities of diverse career paths based on her personal journey.

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About IT Trend (https://it-trend.jp)

IT Trend is a B2B platform operated by our company for comparing and requesting information on IT products.

Launched in 2007, it currently features over 8,400 IT products as of 2026. Users can compare multiple products and vendors based on product details and user reviews, and request documentation in bulk directly on the site.

About Innovation & Co., Ltd.

Innovation & Co., Ltd. operates under the vision of 'Designing Japan’s Tomorrow,' providing specialized services in B2B sales and marketing.

Leveraging the strengths in 'sales' and 'marketing' cultivated since the founding of its parent company, Innovation Inc., combined with 'technology,' the company drives innovation in the way Japan works.

Head Office: 3F, TOKYU REIT Shibuya R Building, 3-10-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Founded: September 2, 2019

President and CEO: Satoshi Kō

URL: https://www.innovation.co.jp/

Business: B2B-focused sales and marketing support services

About Innovation Inc.

Head Office: 3F, TOKYU REIT Shibuya R Building, 3-10-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Founded: December 14, 2000

President and CEO: Naoto Tomita

URL: https://www.innovation.co.jp/