Top AI Leaders Including Takayuki Fukatsu and Takayuki Furuta to Speak at 'NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026' on July 16-17
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- Top AI Leaders Including Takayuki Fukatsu and Takayuki Furuta to Speak at 'NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026' on July 16-17
- The NEXT BUSINESS EXPO Executive Committee will host 'NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026' on July 16 and 17 in Tokyo, focusing on the forefront of AI and DX implementation. Registration for conferences featuring prominent experts like Takayuki Fukatsu has begun. The exhibition will feature six specialized zones showcasing the latest solutions.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 21, 2026
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The NEXT BUSINESS EXPO Executive Committee will host 'NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026' on July 16 and 17 in Tokyo, focusing on the forefront of AI and DX implementation. Registration for conferences featuring prominent experts like Takayuki Fukatsu has begun. The exhibition will feature six specialized zones showcasing the latest solutions.
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- Top AI Leaders Including Takayuki Fukatsu and Takayuki Furuta to Speak at 'NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026' on July 16-17 (May 21, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- May 21, 2026
The NEXT BUSINESS EXPO Executive Committee will host 'NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026' on July 16 and 17 in Tokyo, focusing on the forefront of AI and DX implementation. Registration for conferences featuring prominent experts like Takayuki Fukatsu has begun. The exhibition will feature six specialized zones showcasing the latest solutions.
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The NEXT BUSINESS EXPO Executive Committee will hold the 'NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026' on Thursday, July 16, and Friday, July 17, 2026, on the 2nd floor and 3rd floor south of the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-Kan.
Anyone interested in AI and DX can attend for free.
Many top runners in the AI field will take the stage! Conference registration starts soon
Numerous conferences featuring top runners in the AI field, including Takayuki Fukatsu, Takayuki Furuta, usutaku, and Chisato Kunimoto, have been scheduled for the event.
Admission is free (with some paid front seats and standing room available on the day). Conference registration will start at 12:00 on Friday, May 22, so please wait after registering for free admission.
*The conference program will be updated continuously.
Register for free admission here
Thursday, July 16
2nd Floor Main Stage
10:20-10:55 Takayuki Fukatsu (CEO, THE GUILD) & Takafumi Horie (Entrepreneur)
11:10-11:45 Keiichi Nakayama (University Professor, Tokyo Science University) & Takafumi Horie (Entrepreneur)
14:00-14:40 Toshiyuki Kato (Head of AI Operations Dept., Professional Business Div., LINE Yahoo Communications Corp.)
15:00-15:40 Satoshi Asano (Acting Secretary-General, Chair of Organizational Committee, and Head of Youth Bureau, Democratic Party For the People)
Friday, July 17
2nd Floor Main Stage
13:00-13:40 Takumi Usui | usutaku (CEO, Michikusa Inc., Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Digital Hollywood University)
14:00-14:40 Chisato Kunimoto (CEO, Sincerely Inc.) & Hiroko Konishi (Section Manager, Digitalization Promotion Office, Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd.)
15:00-15:40 Takayuki Furuta (General Manager, Future Robotics Technology Center, Chiba Institute of Technology) & Takafumi Horie (Entrepreneur)
17:00-17:40 Takayuki Shinoda (Deputy Manager, Overseas Strategy Center Dept. & Creative Technology Dept., Technology Strategy Bureau, Nippon Television Network Corp.)
3rd Floor South Stage
15:50-16:20 Yoshihito Kondo [Naru-sensei] (Naru-Ebi AI News, Agentic Unemployed) & Takafumi Horie (Entrepreneur)
Media coverage is also welcome
We ask media representatives who wish to cover the event on the day to apply in advance. There are no restrictions on filming inside the venue, but please ensure it does not disturb the attendees.
For individual interviews with organizers or speakers, please consult with us via the application form.
Available interview dates:
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10:00 - 18:00
Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00 - 18:00
Reception location on the day:
Please provide your company name and representative's name at the reception desk.
[Application Form]
https://forms.gle/6r4Hc3fYLeWt2Crq6
Application deadline: 18:00 on the day before each schedule
What is 'NEXT BUSINESS EXPO'?
NEXT BUSINESS EXPO is the forefront of AI and DX implementation, redefining the foundations of next-generation business.
Through cross-industry latest case studies and conference sessions by key persons leading AI utilization in each industry, attendees can directly compare and consider AI services and products tailored to their challenges from numerous exhibiting companies.
This exhibition is a renewal of the 'AI Utilization EXPO', which was well-received by many visitors last year. In an era heading towards the next business transformation using AI as a tool, we also plan to expand exhibits in the fields of experiential content and physical AI.
Highlights of 'NEXT BUSINESS EXPO'
1. Aggregation of Cutting-Edge Solutions
Many solution providers with unique technological capabilities will exhibit booths, allowing you to see AI services and products suited to your challenges all at once.
2. Numerous AI Utilization Cases Across Industries! Conferences
Experts leading AI utilization at the forefront of various industries will take the stage at the conferences.
3. 6-Zone Development Across Industries
Company booths and experiential content are categorized into 6 zones. It is possible to delve deeper into genres of interest or compare services across different fields.
- Generative AI/LLM Business Application Exhibition
- AI Agent / Business Automation Exhibition
- Physical AI / Robot Exhibition
- AI Talent Development / Organizational Transformation Exhibition
- AI Security / Governance Exhibition
- Business Reform / DX Exhibition
Anyone interested in AI and DX can attend for free.
Many top runners in the AI field will take the stage! Conference registration starts soon
Numerous conferences featuring top runners in the AI field, including Takayuki Fukatsu, Takayuki Furuta, usutaku, and Chisato Kunimoto, have been scheduled for the event.
Admission is free (with some paid front seats and standing room available on the day). Conference registration will start at 12:00 on Friday, May 22, so please wait after registering for free admission.
*The conference program will be updated continuously.
Register for free admission here
Thursday, July 16
2nd Floor Main Stage
10:20-10:55 Takayuki Fukatsu (CEO, THE GUILD) & Takafumi Horie (Entrepreneur)
11:10-11:45 Keiichi Nakayama (University Professor, Tokyo Science University) & Takafumi Horie (Entrepreneur)
14:00-14:40 Toshiyuki Kato (Head of AI Operations Dept., Professional Business Div., LINE Yahoo Communications Corp.)
15:00-15:40 Satoshi Asano (Acting Secretary-General, Chair of Organizational Committee, and Head of Youth Bureau, Democratic Party For the People)
Friday, July 17
2nd Floor Main Stage
13:00-13:40 Takumi Usui | usutaku (CEO, Michikusa Inc., Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Digital Hollywood University)
14:00-14:40 Chisato Kunimoto (CEO, Sincerely Inc.) & Hiroko Konishi (Section Manager, Digitalization Promotion Office, Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd.)
15:00-15:40 Takayuki Furuta (General Manager, Future Robotics Technology Center, Chiba Institute of Technology) & Takafumi Horie (Entrepreneur)
17:00-17:40 Takayuki Shinoda (Deputy Manager, Overseas Strategy Center Dept. & Creative Technology Dept., Technology Strategy Bureau, Nippon Television Network Corp.)
3rd Floor South Stage
15:50-16:20 Yoshihito Kondo [Naru-sensei] (Naru-Ebi AI News, Agentic Unemployed) & Takafumi Horie (Entrepreneur)
Media coverage is also welcome
We ask media representatives who wish to cover the event on the day to apply in advance. There are no restrictions on filming inside the venue, but please ensure it does not disturb the attendees.
For individual interviews with organizers or speakers, please consult with us via the application form.
Available interview dates:
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10:00 - 18:00
Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00 - 18:00
Reception location on the day:
Please provide your company name and representative's name at the reception desk.
[Application Form]
https://forms.gle/6r4Hc3fYLeWt2Crq6
Application deadline: 18:00 on the day before each schedule
What is 'NEXT BUSINESS EXPO'?
NEXT BUSINESS EXPO is the forefront of AI and DX implementation, redefining the foundations of next-generation business.
Through cross-industry latest case studies and conference sessions by key persons leading AI utilization in each industry, attendees can directly compare and consider AI services and products tailored to their challenges from numerous exhibiting companies.
This exhibition is a renewal of the 'AI Utilization EXPO', which was well-received by many visitors last year. In an era heading towards the next business transformation using AI as a tool, we also plan to expand exhibits in the fields of experiential content and physical AI.
Highlights of 'NEXT BUSINESS EXPO'
1. Aggregation of Cutting-Edge Solutions
Many solution providers with unique technological capabilities will exhibit booths, allowing you to see AI services and products suited to your challenges all at once.
2. Numerous AI Utilization Cases Across Industries! Conferences
Experts leading AI utilization at the forefront of various industries will take the stage at the conferences.
3. 6-Zone Development Across Industries
Company booths and experiential content are categorized into 6 zones. It is possible to delve deeper into genres of interest or compare services across different fields.
- Generative AI/LLM Business Application Exhibition
- AI Agent / Business Automation Exhibition
- Physical AI / Robot Exhibition
- AI Talent Development / Organizational Transformation Exhibition
- AI Security / Governance Exhibition
- Business Reform / DX Exhibition
FAQ
What are the dates for NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026?
The event will be held for two days on July 16 (Thu) and 17 (Fri), 2026.
Where is the venue?
It will take place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-Kan, on the 2nd floor and 3rd floor south.
How much does it cost to attend?
Admission is free for anyone interested in AI and DX (some paid seats are available).