Notice of April 9th Event: [Transformation Design Conference for Earning Companies ~Create an AI Adoption Roadmap~]
The Nagoya Junior Chamber will host a practical AI adoption support event for SME managers on April 9th, aiming to resolve labor shortages and improve productivity through generative AI and RPA.
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The Nagoya Junior Chamber will hold an AI adoption support event for SME managers titled "Transformation Design Conference for Earning Companies: Create an AI Adoption Roadmap" on Thursday, April 9th. This event offers practical content for business owners who want to utilize generative AI and RPA (technology that automates routine tasks on computers) to increase productivity with less manpower.
With the labor shortage worsening due to a declining birthrate and aging population, the use of AI and digital technology is an unavoidable theme for SMEs. In reality, however, many say, "I'm interested, but I don't know where to start" or "I can't take the plunge because the cost-effectiveness is unclear." In this event, we will face these managers' concerns head-on, aiming not just to provide knowledge, but to create a state where managers themselves can judge whether AI adoption is necessary for their companies.
The event consists of three parts: a keynote speech by Ms. Asuka Kadowaki of KINDLER, Inc., which supports SME AI adoption; a public seminar demonstrating actual document creation using AI at the venue; and a panel discussion by SME managers practicing AI adoption. Additionally, in collaboration with the Nagoya City Economic Affairs Bureau, information on the "SME Digital Utilization Support Subsidy" will be provided, structuring the event so participants can take a concrete step forward afterward.
Event Overview
Event Name: Transformation Design Conference for Earning Companies ~Create an AI Adoption Roadmap~
Date and Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 19:00 - 21:00 (Registration starts at 18:30)
Venue: Nagoya City Youth Cultural Center Artpia Hall (Nadia Park Design Center Building 12F)
3-18-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Participation Fee: Free
Target Audience: SME managers, those interested in AI/digital utilization (General participation capacity: 200 people)
Administrative Collaboration: Nagoya City Economic Affairs Bureau, SME Promotion Division
Background of the Event
As Japan's overall labor force continues to decline, the shortage of human resources in SMEs is a particularly serious issue. In order to maintain and grow businesses with limited personnel, the use of digital technologies such as generative AI and RPA is attracting attention, but only a fraction of SMEs have actually made the decision to adopt them.
Behind this are managers' unique worries, such as "I can't get a concrete image of where AI can be used in our business operations," "I am anxious whether the effects will match the cost of implementation," and "There is no IT-savvy personnel in the company, and I don't know who to consult." While news and information about AI are increasing, the reality is that sufficient material is not provided for managers to judge "whether they should adopt it" in light of their company's situation.
The Nagoya Junior Chamber believes it is necessary to create an environment where local SMEs can overcome these challenges and achieve sustainable growth by leveraging digital technology. This event was planned not as a "place to learn about AI," but as a "place where managers themselves can proactively think about and judge the use of AI for their companies."
Program
[Part 1] Keynote Speech (19:03-19:38)
Theme: "Next-Generation Management Opened up by AI Utilization - The Reality of Decisions Told by Entrepreneurs"
Speaker: Ms. Asuka Kadowaki (KINDLER, Inc.)
Entrepreneurs who use AI not merely as a cost-reduction tool, but as a "management weapon" directly linked to increased sales and business growth will take the stage. They will discuss what kind of operations they started implementing AI in, and on what scale.
With the labor shortage worsening due to a declining birthrate and aging population, the use of AI and digital technology is an unavoidable theme for SMEs. In reality, however, many say, "I'm interested, but I don't know where to start" or "I can't take the plunge because the cost-effectiveness is unclear." In this event, we will face these managers' concerns head-on, aiming not just to provide knowledge, but to create a state where managers themselves can judge whether AI adoption is necessary for their companies.
The event consists of three parts: a keynote speech by Ms. Asuka Kadowaki of KINDLER, Inc., which supports SME AI adoption; a public seminar demonstrating actual document creation using AI at the venue; and a panel discussion by SME managers practicing AI adoption. Additionally, in collaboration with the Nagoya City Economic Affairs Bureau, information on the "SME Digital Utilization Support Subsidy" will be provided, structuring the event so participants can take a concrete step forward afterward.
Event Overview
Event Name: Transformation Design Conference for Earning Companies ~Create an AI Adoption Roadmap~
Date and Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 19:00 - 21:00 (Registration starts at 18:30)
Venue: Nagoya City Youth Cultural Center Artpia Hall (Nadia Park Design Center Building 12F)
3-18-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Participation Fee: Free
Target Audience: SME managers, those interested in AI/digital utilization (General participation capacity: 200 people)
Administrative Collaboration: Nagoya City Economic Affairs Bureau, SME Promotion Division
Background of the Event
As Japan's overall labor force continues to decline, the shortage of human resources in SMEs is a particularly serious issue. In order to maintain and grow businesses with limited personnel, the use of digital technologies such as generative AI and RPA is attracting attention, but only a fraction of SMEs have actually made the decision to adopt them.
Behind this are managers' unique worries, such as "I can't get a concrete image of where AI can be used in our business operations," "I am anxious whether the effects will match the cost of implementation," and "There is no IT-savvy personnel in the company, and I don't know who to consult." While news and information about AI are increasing, the reality is that sufficient material is not provided for managers to judge "whether they should adopt it" in light of their company's situation.
The Nagoya Junior Chamber believes it is necessary to create an environment where local SMEs can overcome these challenges and achieve sustainable growth by leveraging digital technology. This event was planned not as a "place to learn about AI," but as a "place where managers themselves can proactively think about and judge the use of AI for their companies."
Program
[Part 1] Keynote Speech (19:03-19:38)
Theme: "Next-Generation Management Opened up by AI Utilization - The Reality of Decisions Told by Entrepreneurs"
Speaker: Ms. Asuka Kadowaki (KINDLER, Inc.)
Entrepreneurs who use AI not merely as a cost-reduction tool, but as a "management weapon" directly linked to increased sales and business growth will take the stage. They will discuss what kind of operations they started implementing AI in, and on what scale.