Asking the Conditions for Products and Developers to Survive the AI Era. Large-Scale Tech Conference with Over 60 Speakers to Be Held on June 26 and 27. -- YOUTRUST, Inc.

YOUTRUST, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuka Iwasaki), developer and operator of the professional network 'YOUTRUST' driving Japanese business, announces the overview of the 'Product History Conference 2026' (commonly known as #ProHis2026), to be held at the Toranomon Hills Forum on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, 2026.

▼ Product History Conference 2026 Event Site
Free registration and application available here: https://lp-prohis.youtrust.jp/

◼️ Background

'Product History Conference 2026' is a tech conference that sheds light on the conditions for products and developers to survive the AI era, exploring clues for the future.

In 2025, the previous event was held under the theme 'AI x Product Development: Chaos and the Future,' attracting approximately 2,000 applications. Building on that enthusiasm and feedback, the 2026 conference will anticipate the further evolution of AI's impact, operating under the theme: 'The Conditions for Products and Developers to Survive the AI Era.'

With the spread of automation driven by Generative AI, the premises of product development and the roles expected of developers are drastically changing. What is required now is a fundamental perspective on what kind of products will endure and what kind of developers will continue to deliver value.

Entering its third year due to popular demand, this conference will bring together over 60 frontline practitioners—including PdMs, engineers, and designers—for two days exploring the changes, trials, and errors occurring on the front lines of development in the AI era, along with hints for future product creation.

We sincerely look forward to your participation.

〈Event Overview〉

・Name: Product History Conference 2026 (#ProHis2026)

・Dates: Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, 2026

・Format: Offline venue (some sessions will be streamed online)

・Venue: Toranomon Hills Forum 5F
Toranomon Hills Mori Tower 5F, 1-23-3 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6305 (Directly connected to Toranomon Hills Station)

・Organizer: YOUTRUST, Inc.

・Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)

・Application: https://lp-prohis.youtrust.jp/

〈Key Highlights〉

・Over 60 speakers, featuring a diverse range of practitioners such as CTOs, CPOs, and PdMs.
・Approximately 50 sponsor companies participating, ranging from startups to major enterprises.
・A convergence of practical knowledge and organizational strategy theory regarding product development in the AI era.
・Stamp rally at sponsor booths offering luxurious novelty gifts.
・Planned special tie-up feature with media 'YOUTRUST Studio' (e.g., interview articles).

Session Introductions (Partial)

We will question the conditions for products and developers surviving the AI era from all angles. Sessions will consist of diverse themes such as 'AI x Product Development,' 'Developer Survival Strategies,' 'Organization and Culture,' and 'Decision-making and Essence.' We will deliver two days full of inspiration and learning, intersecting the trajectories of trial and error and the challenges discussed by frontline practitioners.

▼ Product History Conference 2026 Event Site
Free registration and application available here: https://lp-prohis.youtrust.jp/

Sponsor Company Introductions (Partial)

Endorsing this conference, companies ranging from global enterprises to domestic mega-ventures and startups have decided to sponsor. Approximately 50 companies active on the front lines of AI and product development are scheduled to participate as sponsors for Product History Conference 2026. Cross-industry support has gathered from global tech companies, Japan's leading mega-ventures, and startups carrying the next generation.

*This is a list of companies whose listing has been confirmed as of June 1, 2026. Further additions are planned.

Novelty / Booth Stamp Rally Introductions (Partial)

The first 1,500 attendees on the day will receive a coffee ticket. Additionally, among those who attend and post on X with the hashtag #ProHis2026, 5 lucky winners will receive a Kobe beef catalog gift via a lottery. Furthermore, inside the venue, a 'Stamp Rally' will be held to allow attendees to deepen their interactions while experiencing the appeal of the sponsoring companies. By visiting the sponsor booths and collecting stamps, participants will be gifted luxurious novelties. Through dialogues with companies, this is an opportunity to touch upon the latest initiatives and thoughts regarding product development in the AI era. Please enjoy this chance to speak directly with the companies that interest you.