ISFNET Hosts 'Internal AI Hackathon' Where Non-Engineers Take Center Stage
ISFNET held an 'Internal AI Hackathon' for all group employees, aiming to promote AI adoption and foster a culture of autonomous business improvement. By utilizing Google's no-code 'Gem' feature, the event encouraged non-engineers to participate, resulting in 26 project submissions.
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- 📰 Published: May 25, 2026 at 19:00
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## Overview
ISFNET (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takayoshi Watanabe) conducted an 'Internal AI Hackathon' targeting all employees within the ISFNET Group, with the goal of promoting company-wide AI utilization and fostering a corporate culture where 'autonomous business improvement is the norm.'
This event was designed as a contest to solicit projects specifically utilizing Google Gemini’s custom 'Gem' feature, enabling non-engineers without programming knowledge to participate and turn their field-based 'I wish we had this' ideas into reality.
## Background and Objectives
ISFNET believes that enhancing individual skills and revitalizing the organization through the latest technology is crucial. This event served as the first step toward making AI utilization a standard culture, with the following objectives:
- Removing the psychological barrier to AI: Focusing on the no-code 'Gem' to lower the hurdle for non-engineers.
- Fostering a positive culture: Encouraging employees to share and celebrate self-developed tools.
- Human resource development and organizational revitalization: Improving IT skills and promoting cross-departmental idea exchange.
- Business creation: Discovering hints for new business or drastic operational improvements from real-world field challenges.
## Event Features
1. Focus on no-code 'Gem': Allows non-engineers to directly address their immediate operational challenges.
2. Accessibility: Provided starter guides and conducted internal workshops titled 'AI Technology You Can Use from Tomorrow!'
## Details and Results
A total of 26 projects were submitted between April 13 and April 30. All employees viewed and voted via a dedicated intranet built with Google Workspace. On May 15, an awards ceremony was held, recognizing 12 winners across four categories.
## Future Outlook
ISFNET plans to continue such initiatives to foster a corporate culture where 'AI usage is normal' and to drive further business innovation.
ISFNET (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takayoshi Watanabe) conducted an 'Internal AI Hackathon' targeting all employees within the ISFNET Group, with the goal of promoting company-wide AI utilization and fostering a corporate culture where 'autonomous business improvement is the norm.'
This event was designed as a contest to solicit projects specifically utilizing Google Gemini’s custom 'Gem' feature, enabling non-engineers without programming knowledge to participate and turn their field-based 'I wish we had this' ideas into reality.
## Background and Objectives
ISFNET believes that enhancing individual skills and revitalizing the organization through the latest technology is crucial. This event served as the first step toward making AI utilization a standard culture, with the following objectives:
- Removing the psychological barrier to AI: Focusing on the no-code 'Gem' to lower the hurdle for non-engineers.
- Fostering a positive culture: Encouraging employees to share and celebrate self-developed tools.
- Human resource development and organizational revitalization: Improving IT skills and promoting cross-departmental idea exchange.
- Business creation: Discovering hints for new business or drastic operational improvements from real-world field challenges.
## Event Features
1. Focus on no-code 'Gem': Allows non-engineers to directly address their immediate operational challenges.
2. Accessibility: Provided starter guides and conducted internal workshops titled 'AI Technology You Can Use from Tomorrow!'
## Details and Results
A total of 26 projects were submitted between April 13 and April 30. All employees viewed and voted via a dedicated intranet built with Google Workspace. On May 15, an awards ceremony was held, recognizing 12 winners across four categories.
## Future Outlook
ISFNET plans to continue such initiatives to foster a corporate culture where 'AI usage is normal' and to drive further business innovation.
FAQ
アイエスエフネットが社内AIハッカソンを開催した目的は何ですか？
AI利活用を当たり前の文化にすること、非エンジニア層の心理的ハードルの払拭、業務改善をポジティブに行う文化の醸成、人材育成と組織活性化、現場の課題から新規事業等のヒントを発見することを目的としています。
なぜ今回のハッカソンでは「Gem」に特化したのですか？
プログラミング知識がない非エンジニア層（営業・総務・人事など）が、自身の現場課題を解決するアイデアを形にしやすくするため、ノーコードで作成可能なGemに特化しました。
ハッカソンの応募状況と審査プロセスを教えてください。
4月13日から4月30日までの期間に計26作品が応募されました。専用のイントラネットを構築し、5月1日から12日まで全社員による投票が行われ、5月15日に授賞式が開催されました。
どのような賞が設けられましたか？
即戦力賞、運営チーム賞、神フィードバック賞、ベスト・オブ・Gem賞の4部門で計12名が表彰されました。
今後の展望について教えてください。
今回のイベントで得られた成果を活かし、新たな企画や関連イベントの継続的な開催を視野に入れています。