Introducing the Latest Cases of Physical AI and Regional Revitalization: 'ICT Seminar 2026 in Shizuoka' to be Held on June 26

Quest Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Satoshi Kamata) announces that it has been entrusted with the operation of the 'ICT Seminar 2026 in Shizuoka,' hosted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Chubu Regional Bureau and the Chubu ICT Roundtable, to be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Hotel Grand Hills Shizuoka. Registration is now open for participants (limited to the first 80 applicants).

ICT Seminar 2026 in Shizuoka

Event Name: ICT Seminar 2026 in Shizuoka

Registration Page: https://gy53.asp.cuenote.jp/mypage/regist/sTRRgg33bRTs3g4p

This seminar will focus on 'Physical AI,' a rapidly growing field, and introduce the latest initiatives addressing social challenges such as population decline and regional revitalization. Real-world examples from Sendai City and Tohoku University's industry-academia-government collaboration, including fisheries ICT and autonomous driving, will be presented.

Event Overview

Event Name: ICT Seminar 2026 in Shizuoka – Expanding Lives with AI, Building a Caring Society

Date and Time: Friday, June 26, 2026, 13:30–17:00 (Registration from 13:00)

Venue: Crystal Room, 4F, Hotel Grand Hills Shizuoka

Access: 1-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Shizuoka Station (pedestrian deck available)

10-minute walk from Shizuoka Railway's Shin-Shizuoka Station

Capacity: 80 participants (first-come, first-served)

Participation Fee: Free

Organizers: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Chubu Regional Bureau, Chubu ICT Roundtable

Sponsors: ICT Month Promotion Council, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)

Operations: Quest Corporation, ICT Seminar Operations Office

Registration Page: https://gy53.asp.cuenote.jp/mypage/regist/sTRRgg33bRTs3g4p

Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

※ This seminar will be held in-person (on-site).

※ The operational contractor for this seminar is the Quest ICT Seminar Operations Office.

Seminar Program

- Lecture I: 13:40–14:30

"From Tacit Knowledge to Urban Competitiveness: Next-Generation Smart Cities and Regional Revitalization through Physical AI"

Mr. Tetsuya Omura, Head of AI Strategy Office, Technology Innovation Strategy Department, Digital Business Division, NTT Data Advanced Technology Corporation

As tacit knowledge—such as experience and intuition—that forms the foundation of regional competitiveness becomes increasingly difficult to pass on, 'Physical AI,' integrating sensors, AI, and robotics, enables the digitization, learning, and reproduction of such knowledge. The lecture will provide practical insights on shifting regional revitalization strategies from 'increasing population' to 'accumulating and utilizing knowledge' for sustainable enhancement of regional value.

- Lecture II: 14:40–15:20

"The Potential of 'Physical AI' in Supporting an Aging Society: Case Studies of Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration between Sendai City and Tohoku University"

Professor Ayumi Tachibana, Research Center for Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS Center), Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, and Special Professor, Co-Creation Strategy Center

With the significant challenge of declining working-age population, expectations are rising for 'Physical AI' to operate effectively in the physical world. This session will introduce the collaborative process between Sendai City and Tohoku University, illustrated through concrete examples such as fisheries ICT and autonomous driving.

- Panel Discussion: 15:30–16:25

"Expanding Lives with AI, Building a Caring Society: Exploring Physical AI in Local Communities"

<Panelists>

Mr. Takami Yasuda, Director General, Chubu ICT Roundtable; Special Vice President, Kinjo Gakuin University

Mr. Tetsuya Omura, Head of AI Strategy Office, NTT Data Advanced Technology Corporation

Professor Ayumi Tachibana, Special Professor, IIS Research Center, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University

Mr. Naoya Sugimoto, Digital Promotion Commissioner, Digital Strategy Division, Planning Department, Shizuoka Prefecture

Mr. Kazuhiro Yoshida, Regional Collaboration Promotion Office, Innovation Promotion Department, NICT

<Moderator>

Mr. Koichi Hatanaka, Executive Officer and Chief Evangelist, Quest Corporation

- Networking: 16:30–16:50

Company Overview

Company Name: Quest Corporation

Stock Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard (Securities Code: 2332)

Headquarters: 3-1-1 msb Tamachi, Tamachi Station Tower N14F, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023

Established: May 1965

Capital: ¥491,031,000

Representative: Satoshi Kamata, President and CEO

Business Activities: Business consulting, IT consulting, software development, system operations and management, solution provision

Website: https://www.quest.co.jp/