Sharing the 'Reality on the Ground' of Image and Video Generative AI! A Study Session to Discuss the Latest Trends in Creative AI Utilization to be Held on May 20th (Wednesday)

Keiei Sanbo Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenji Shintani), which operates the business community bar "Sanbo BAR," will hold an information sharing session titled "The Current State of Creative (Image/Video) Production by Generative AI" at Sanbo BAR Hamamatsucho (Minato-ku, Tokyo) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Welcoming AI creative professionals and video operation professionals as guests, the event will share the actual usage of image and video generative AI on-site, key points for tool selection, and specific application scenarios. A networking reception will be held after the presentations, providing an opportunity to catch up on the latest trends and network.

Background of the Event

Since the advent of generative AI like ChatGPT, image and video generative AI tools such as Midjourney, Sora, and Runway have continued to evolve at a remarkable speed. However, many business owners, marketers, and creators on the ground express sentiments like, "The evolution of recent image and video generative AI is too fast to keep up with," and "I don't know how others are using it in practice."

Therefore, this event will provide a candid platform to share the "most realistic current situation" of creative production using generative AI, allowing participants to share the latest trends with each other. We will deliver information that you'll want to try starting tomorrow, from generative AI tools you should use now, to how to choose the optimal creative generative AI, and specific application scenarios on-site.

Features and Highlights of the Seminar

- Learn directly about the "reality on the ground" of image and video generative AI from leading professionals.

- Grasp trends from multiple perspectives through a panel discussion by AI creative professionals and video operation professionals, who will thoroughly discuss the real "current situation on the ground."

- Enjoy a networking reception with drinks and light meals, where you can exchange information freely.

- An opportunity to connect with fellow AI creative enthusiasts and expand your network.

Event Outline

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 19:00-22:00 (Reception opens 18:30)

Schedule:

18:30- Reception opens

19:00-20:30 Sharing the current state of creative production by generative AI

- Speaker 1: Mayuko Yamazaki (Pan-chan)

- Speaker 2: Junichi Takashima

- Panel Discussion: AI creative professionals and video professionals thoroughly discuss the real "current situation on the ground."

20:30- Information exchange and networking reception

21:30 Closing remarks

22:00 End

Venue: Sanbo BAR Hamamatsucho

B1F Shiodome Shiba Rikyu Building, 1-2-3 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, within Hamamatsucho Neo Yokocho

(Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2jcgESBqMkcErMBk7)

Participation Fee: 5,000 yen (includes 2 drinks + light meals)

Target Audience: Business owners, marketers, creators, public relations personnel, etc., interested in utilizing image and video generative AI.

Application URL: https://luma.com/ju3ak6kj

Guest Speaker Profiles

Mayuko Yamazaki (Pan-chan) / Public Relations & Marketer

After building a career in sales and public relations in the health-related industry, she transitioned to an in-house designer. She handles UI/UX improvements for websites based on data analysis, and consistently manages communication strategy planning and execution for companies. After working at LIG, Persol Career, and an AI startup, she is now independent as a freelancer. She is active as a corporate support and training instructor in the field combining AI, creative, and marketing.

Junichi Takashima / Web Director, Web Business Division, Dia Inc.

Born in Chiba Prefecture / Loves soccer / Resides in Chuo-ku, Tokyo. A professional in operations, whose main business is managing corporate YouTube channels and casting. In 6 years of on-site experience, he quickly noticed the low correlation between "views" and "sales." He defines "total watch time," which captures customers' discretionary time, as the most significant contributor to client business growth, and builds asset-rich channels.

Facilitator

Kenji Shintani, Representative Director, Keiei Sanbo Inc.

Organizer of the business owner community "Sanbo"

For 10 years at Deloitte Tohmatsu Group, he engaged in consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises and participated in the launch of 5 businesses. He then became independent and established Keiei Sanbo Inc. Currently, while providing extensive management support, he also serves as the representative of CRAFT TEA Inc., which develops the Japanese tea brand "CRAFT TEA." Based on his own management experience, he is dedicated to operating a community that supports the solitude of business owners.

About Sanbo BAR

A community bar where business owners and leaders gather with "business" as their common language. It operates three stores in Tokyo (Shinjuku, Hamamatsucho, Shiodome) and provides opportunities for high-quality encounters and information exchange through various events held daily.