Author of 'Yabai Sekimika' with 30,000 copies, Kosuke Matsuda, to Appear! Event on Surviving as a Consultant in the AI Era to be Held on July 19th

Keiei Sanbou Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenji Araya), operator of the business community bar "Sanbou BAR," will host the event "Consultants Gather! Kosuke Matsuda's 'Sekimika BAR'" on Sunday, July 19, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM at Sanbou BAR Shinjuku. The event will feature Kosuke Matsuda, President and CEO of Primavera Inc., as the lecturer. This event is exclusively for consulting firms and consultants with annual sales of 50 million yen or more, and participation is free (food and drink expenses are separate and payable on the day). We will hold lectures and open discussions on business models for consulting firms that can survive in the AI era. Background of the Event The consulting industry is at a major turning point due to the advancement of AI. While consulting that merely provides knowledge and information will increasingly be replaced by AI, there will certainly be consultants who leverage AI to provide even greater value than before. In this new era, what kind of business models should consulting firms build? What kind of value should consultants provide? This event was planned as a venue for consultants facing similar concerns and challenges to gather and frankly discuss how to win in the AI era. Event Features - Kosuke Matsuda, President and CEO of Primavera Inc., which has achieved 16 consecutive periods of revenue and profit growth and group sales of 5.3 billion yen, will share actual success and failure cases tested in publishing, community building, and consulting. - Explanation of the marketing strategy behind the "Yabai Sekimika" series, which has surpassed 30,000 copies in cumulative sales. - Sharing of business models for consulting firms to win in the AI era and practical examples of consultant x AI integration. - Content that is usually only shared for a fee will be presented for free. - After the lecture, participants can enjoy drinks and engage in candid information exchange with peers. Event Outline Date & Time: Sunday, July 19, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Schedule: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Mini-lecture by Kosuke Matsuda 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Networking and Information Exchange Session (food and drink expenses are separate) Venue: Sanbou BAR Shinjuku (〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku 3-15-11 Adhoc Shinjuku 5F, within redine Shinjuku) Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vvwmAHPWg82nm7kq6 Participation Fee: Free (food and drink expenses are separate and payable on the day) Target Audience: Consulting firms and consultants only (annual sales of 50 million yen or more) Application Method: https://luma.com/bsjpje5x Lecturer Profile Kosuke Matsuda President and CEO, Primavera Inc. Author of the "Yabai Sekimika" series, with cumulative sales exceeding 30,000 copies. He has supported over 400 companies in implementing systematized management and continues to support over 100 companies (as of March 2026). He has systematized the management structure of Primavera Inc., which has achieved 16 consecutive periods of revenue and profit growth and group sales of 5.3 billion yen (latest fiscal year), and supports small and medium-sized enterprises in implementing systematized management. Moderator Kenji Araya Representative Director, Keiei Sanbou Co., Ltd. Owner, Business Community Bar "Sanbou BAR" Mr. Araya spent 10 years in consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises at the Deloitte Tohmatsu Group, participating in the launch of five businesses. He later became independent and established Keiei Sanbou Co., Ltd. Currently, in addition to providing extensive management support, he also serves as the representative of Craft Tea Co., Ltd., which develops the Japanese tea brand "CRAFT TEA." Based on his own management experience, he is dedicated to operating a community that supports the loneliness of business owners. About Business Community Bar "Sanbou BAR" Sanbou BAR is a community bar where entrepreneurs and business leaders gather, using "business" as their common language. With three locations in Tokyo (Shinjuku, Hamamatsucho, and Shiodome), it offers high-quality encounters and information exchange opportunities through a variety of daily events. https://luma.com/sanbou.bar - Sanbou BAR Shinjuku 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku 3-15-11 Adhoc Shinjuku 5F, within reDine Shinjuku https://maps.app.goo.gl/rFq9gjPxPQ2WpMDW8 - Sanbou BAR Hamamatsucho 〒105-0022 Tokyo, Minato-ku, Kaigan 1-2-3, within Hamamatsucho Neo Yokocho, Shiodome Shiba Rikyu Building B1F https://maps.app.goo.gl/z9G2tYQpqRw5oSMY6 - Sanbou BAR Shiodome 〒105-7090 Tokyo, Minato-ku, Higashi-Shimbashi 1-8-2, within Caretta Shiodome B2F, Shiodome Yokocho https://maps.app.goo.gl/TiRrEMsgZMxiYmFo7 Company Overview Company Name: Keiei Sanbou Co., Ltd. Representative Director: Kenji Araya Established: November 2015 Business Activities: Management consulting, operation of the "Sanbou" entrepreneur community, operation of Sanbou BAR URL: https://www.ksanbou.co.jp/