Bestselling Author Ryodai Tanaka to Speak at 'AI Agent DXPO Tokyo '26 [Summer]' Expert Seminar (August 19, 2026, Tokyo Big Sight)

Cross Operation Group, Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryodai Tanaka), a specialist in BizOps that excels in integrating advanced technology with business operations and supports operational improvements using generative AI, announces that its CEO, Ryodai Tanaka, will speak at the expert seminar during 'AI Agent DXPO Tokyo '26 [Summer],' to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on August 18–19, 2026.

To date, the company has supported over 500 companies in implementing and utilizing generative AI.

While interest in AI utilization is growing, many companies still face challenges such as 'not knowing where to start' or 'lacking the expertise to proceed effectively.'

At this seminar, Ryodai Tanaka, author of the bestseller 'Your Own AI Employee' and with over 500 AI implementation support cases, will present under the theme 'The AI Employee Revolution: Save the Overworked You – Build Your Own Custom AI in 10 Minutes.' He will clearly explain practical methods for quickly building an 'AI employee (AI agent)' trained on your company's operations and know-how—even without technical knowledge or programming skills—enabling efficient handling of back-office tasks, information organization, and customer inquiries.

The session will also introduce concepts and real-world examples of using generative AI not just as a tool, but as an operational partner, offering actionable insights into AI utilization and operational transformation (AX) that attendees can apply immediately.

Recommended for:

Those interested in AI but unsure where to begin

Executives and managers aiming to improve back-office efficiency and productivity

Those interested in building a custom AI assistant or AI agent for their company

Those facing challenges such as labor shortages or increasing workloads

Those driving AI-powered business transformation (AX)

Those who want to learn from real corporate case studies and understand the keys to successful AI implementation

Event Overview

Seminar Title

The AI Employee Revolution: Save the Overworked You

— Build Your Own Custom AI in 10 Minutes —

Speaker

Ryodai Tanaka, CEO, Cross Operation Group, Inc.

Seminar Schedule

Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 13:30–14:15

AI Track (Management Division)

Event Name

AI Agent DXPO Tokyo '26 [Summer]

Dates: Tuesday, August 18 – Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Venue

Tokyo Big Sight

Admission

Free

* Prior registration for AI Agent DXPO Tokyo '26 [Summer] is required.

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Registration

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Expert Seminar Program List & Registration

Organizer

Boutiques Co., Ltd.

Speaker Profile

Ryodai Tanaka

CEO & CAIO, Cross Operation Group, Inc.

Representative Director, Japan Association for AI Business Utilization

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

A leading expert in generative AI business applications, recognized as the first in Japan to support MyGPTs implementation.

Born in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in 1985. After joining a foreign pharmaceutical company as a new graduate, he went on to manage Japan’s largest executive video media company, co-founded the country’s first online negotiation system company, and led the development and M&A sale of a domestic marketing AI system. At the end of 2022, he founded the current company—the first BizOps (Business Operations) specialist firm in Japan—with the mission of integrating AI and operations. To date, he has supported over 500 organizations—including listed companies, national institutions, government agencies, and educational institutions—in AI implementation and BizOps/xOps system building.

He has delivered lectures at events such as the Nikkei Industrial Newspaper Forum, Management Rationalization Association, government and financial institutions, and universities. He was selected by Toyo Keizai Inc. as one of the “Incredible Ventures 100” as a potential next “100 billion yen company,” reflecting high recognition of his expertise in the digital domain. Client companies have reported diverse outcomes, including “achieving record-high sales without increasing headcount,” “significant improvements in both productivity and job satisfaction,” “successful fundraising of tens of billions of yen,” “substantial revenue growth,” and “revival of stalled DX projects.”

Book Introduction: Ryodai Tanaka

Upon release in January 2026, ranked No.1 in the Habit Bestseller category (Business/Self-Improvement) at Maruzen Marunouchi Main Store, and remained on bestseller lists for 18 consecutive weeks

Reprinted within one week of release

Amazon No.1 Ranking

Secretary-related category (as of February 4, 2026) / General Affairs, HR & Labor Management (as of March 3, 2026)

Featured on page 3 of the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (March 3, 2026 morning edition)

Title: Your Own AI Employee

Author: Ryodai Tanaka (CEO, Cross Operation Group, Inc.)

Publisher: East Press

Release Date: January 27, 2026

Amazon Page

Recommended by Masanori Kanda! “If you can’t succeed with this, give up on AI utilization!”

This book is not about AI history or handy tips. It’s a transformative guide to creating an AI clone of yourself that fundamentally changes how you work and how organizations operate.

CEOs can distribute their AI clone to spread company values and build a stronger organization. Top salespeople can have their sales clone join subordinates’ meetings to boost revenue. Managers can systematize training with a training clone, eliminating knowledge silos. Back-office staff can be freed from routine tasks and inefficiencies with an FAQ clone.

This is not a book to read and put aside. We’ve prepared exceptional reader bonuses. Use the bonuses and fully leverage this book to its maximum potential.

[Table of Contents] Introduction: Saving You from Drowning in the AI Information Storm Chapter 1: Correcting Common Misconceptions About AI Chapter 2: Super Easy! How to Create an AI Clone Chapter 3: Concrete Scenarios Where AI Clones Transform Your Work and Organization Chapter 4: No Expertise Needed! How to Improve the Accuracy of Your AI Clone Chapter 5: Clear Action Steps! How to Institutionalize AI Clones in Your Organization Chapter 6: Must-Know! Key Points for Organizational Use of AI Clones Chapter 7: Case Studies of AI Clone Applications Chapter 8: The Real Deal: How to Build a 'Digital Human' AI Clone

Company Overview

Cross Operation Group, Inc. supports companies in achieving their vision and strategy through business transformation (BizOps) and generative AI utilization. Beyond mere efficiency improvements and cost reductions, the company enhances overall organizational operations to create environments where people can focus on more creative and high-value activities, contributing to sustainable business growth.

Cross Operation Group, Inc. (xOperation Group, Inc.)

Headquarters: 9F, WeWork Marunouchi Kitaguchi Building, 1-6-5 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Branch: 7F, WeWork Ocean Gate Minatomirai, 3-7-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Representative: CEO Ryodai Tanaka

Founded: September 2016

Business Start: October 2022

Business Activities: Specialist support in integrating advanced technology with business operations (Ops) as a BizOps-focused company