General Incorporated Association Smart Building Co-creation Organization Holds Annual Achievement Forum 'SmartBuilding Connect 2026' ~From Co-creation Achievements to Next Actions~
The General Incorporated Association Smart Building Co-creation Organization (hereinafter 'Smart Building Co-creation Organization'), established on April 2, 2025, has been promoting activities for the widespread adoption of smart buildings, with 121 companies and organizations (as of March 2026) participating as members. The annual achievement forum 'SmartBuilding Connect 2026' was held in a hybrid format at KABUTO ONE HALL in Kayabacho, bringing together 215 on-site and 120 online members. The forum reported on a year of activities and held seminars on the latest trends in the smart building sector, concluding with a strong sense of progress towards further activities in the next year.
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The General Incorporated Association Smart Building Co-creation Organization (hereinafter 'Smart Building Co-creation Organization') was established on April 2, 2025, and has been promoting its first year of activities for the widespread adoption of smart buildings, with 121 companies and organizations (as of March 2026) participating as members.
Members are composed of diverse industries and sectors, including construction, real estate, manufacturing, information and communication, facility management, services, educational institutions, and public organizations, actively participating, including venture companies and startups.
This forum, titled 'SmartBuilding Connect 2026' ~From Co-creation Achievements to Next Actions~, was held in a hybrid format at KABUTO ONE HALL in Kayabacho. 215 on-site members and 120 online members gathered to report on a year of activity achievements and conduct seminars on the latest trends in the smart building sector. The venue was bustling with activity throughout, concluding with a strong sense of progress towards further activities in the next year.
■ Main Program of the Day
The program consisted of an opening by the Representative Director and Directors, followed by achievement presentations by six WG leaders, a special guest lecture, special sessions, and networking.
Program Title Venue Scene
Smart Building Co-creation Organization Representative Director Takeda's Greeting Smart Building Co-creation Organization Director Shonan's Lecture
● Annual WG Achievement Presentations (Part 1 & Part 2)
In the first year, six WGs were formed, with members participating in each, engaging in active discussions and producing outputs over the year.
On the day, leaders/sub-leaders of WGs for Ecosystem, Standardization, Information Gathering, External Collaboration, Promotion, and Security reported on 'One Year of Activity Achievements' and 'Challenges and Solutions for the Next Year'. (For WG structure and activities, please refer to the official website)
● Special Guest Lecture
Mr. Michitaka Tsuda, Information Analyst at IPA (Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan) DADC, gave a lecture on the forward-looking theme of 'Digital Market Without Sacred Cows and Open Data Spaces: Distributed Data Management in the Era of SDX×Agentic AI'. The lecture provided key insights and suggestions for the widespread adoption of smart buildings, drawing deep interest from the audience.
IPA Mr. Tsuda's Lecture (1) IPA Mr. Tsuda's Lecture (2)
● Special Sessions (3 lectures from members)
・Mr. Terufumi Takada, Manager, Digital Innovation Promotion Department, NTT Urban Solutions Corporation: 'Aiming for Continuously Growing City Blocks' ~City Planning Supported by Digital and Smart City ISO~
・Mr. Hiroyuki Taguchi, Business Unit Manager, DX Strategy Division, JDSC Corporation: 'Smart Building Concept and Co-creation Cases from an AI Startup's Perspective'
・Professor Nobuhiko Nishio, Department of Information Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University: 'Introduction to Living Lab Utilizing Ritsumeikan University Campus'
NTT-US Mr. Takada's Lecture JDSC Mr. Taguchi's Lecture Ritsumeikan University Mr. Nishio's Lecture
● Networking Event (KABUTO ONE 3F Kable)
150 member companies participated in the networking event after the forum, transcending industries and sectors to review WG activities, share challenges, express requests for the next year, and exchange information.
Networking Scene (1) Networking Scene (2)
● Main Feedback from Participants
"The content was very substantial, making it a forum where we could easily grasp the current status and future direction of smart buildings."
"We could feel the deepening of WG activities, raising expectations for the next year."
"It was a valuable opportunity where various industries gathered and could discuss at a practical level."
"The quality of the lectures was high, and there was much to learn that could be applied to other projects."
"Concrete discussions for new collaborations progressed at the networking event."
In the next year, we will continue to work with member companies and organizations, with industry, academia, and government co-creating to address societal challenges, provide new value to people through activities promoting smart buildings utilizing digital technology and data, and contribute to the creation of a human-centric and sustainable society.
Furthermore, to accelerate further co-creation, we are recruiting various companies and organizations across industries to participate. For information on membership and various inquiries, please contact our website (https://www.sbco.or.jp/) or the secretariat below.
Contact: Smart Building Co-creation Organization Secretariat
Members are composed of diverse industries and sectors, including construction, real estate, manufacturing, information and communication, facility management, services, educational institutions, and public organizations, actively participating, including venture companies and startups.
This forum, titled 'SmartBuilding Connect 2026' ~From Co-creation Achievements to Next Actions~, was held in a hybrid format at KABUTO ONE HALL in Kayabacho. 215 on-site members and 120 online members gathered to report on a year of activity achievements and conduct seminars on the latest trends in the smart building sector. The venue was bustling with activity throughout, concluding with a strong sense of progress towards further activities in the next year.
■ Main Program of the Day
The program consisted of an opening by the Representative Director and Directors, followed by achievement presentations by six WG leaders, a special guest lecture, special sessions, and networking.
Program Title Venue Scene
Smart Building Co-creation Organization Representative Director Takeda's Greeting Smart Building Co-creation Organization Director Shonan's Lecture
● Annual WG Achievement Presentations (Part 1 & Part 2)
In the first year, six WGs were formed, with members participating in each, engaging in active discussions and producing outputs over the year.
On the day, leaders/sub-leaders of WGs for Ecosystem, Standardization, Information Gathering, External Collaboration, Promotion, and Security reported on 'One Year of Activity Achievements' and 'Challenges and Solutions for the Next Year'. (For WG structure and activities, please refer to the official website)
● Special Guest Lecture
Mr. Michitaka Tsuda, Information Analyst at IPA (Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan) DADC, gave a lecture on the forward-looking theme of 'Digital Market Without Sacred Cows and Open Data Spaces: Distributed Data Management in the Era of SDX×Agentic AI'. The lecture provided key insights and suggestions for the widespread adoption of smart buildings, drawing deep interest from the audience.
IPA Mr. Tsuda's Lecture (1) IPA Mr. Tsuda's Lecture (2)
● Special Sessions (3 lectures from members)
・Mr. Terufumi Takada, Manager, Digital Innovation Promotion Department, NTT Urban Solutions Corporation: 'Aiming for Continuously Growing City Blocks' ~City Planning Supported by Digital and Smart City ISO~
・Mr. Hiroyuki Taguchi, Business Unit Manager, DX Strategy Division, JDSC Corporation: 'Smart Building Concept and Co-creation Cases from an AI Startup's Perspective'
・Professor Nobuhiko Nishio, Department of Information Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University: 'Introduction to Living Lab Utilizing Ritsumeikan University Campus'
NTT-US Mr. Takada's Lecture JDSC Mr. Taguchi's Lecture Ritsumeikan University Mr. Nishio's Lecture
● Networking Event (KABUTO ONE 3F Kable)
150 member companies participated in the networking event after the forum, transcending industries and sectors to review WG activities, share challenges, express requests for the next year, and exchange information.
Networking Scene (1) Networking Scene (2)
● Main Feedback from Participants
"The content was very substantial, making it a forum where we could easily grasp the current status and future direction of smart buildings."
"We could feel the deepening of WG activities, raising expectations for the next year."
"It was a valuable opportunity where various industries gathered and could discuss at a practical level."
"The quality of the lectures was high, and there was much to learn that could be applied to other projects."
"Concrete discussions for new collaborations progressed at the networking event."
In the next year, we will continue to work with member companies and organizations, with industry, academia, and government co-creating to address societal challenges, provide new value to people through activities promoting smart buildings utilizing digital technology and data, and contribute to the creation of a human-centric and sustainable society.
Furthermore, to accelerate further co-creation, we are recruiting various companies and organizations across industries to participate. For information on membership and various inquiries, please contact our website (https://www.sbco.or.jp/) or the secretariat below.
Contact: Smart Building Co-creation Organization Secretariat