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CREATIVITY FUTURE FORUM 2026: Where AI Meets Creativity

On February 27-28, 2026, the University of Creativity (UoC) will host the CREATIVITY FUTURE FORUM 2026 in Tokyo, focusing on the theme, "Where is Creativity Going in the Age of AI?" Given the pervasive role of AI in society and business, this forum aims to provoke discussions about the future of creativity and what we can create in this new landscape.

Event Overview

The forum is structured into two days, each with its own theme:

• - Day 1: Revitalizing Business with AI and Creativity
• - Day 2: Transforming Culture and Emotion through AI and Creativity

A total of around 20 sessions are planned, featuring practitioners from various fields, including film, design, sustainability, entertainment, marketing, and publishing. Together, we will explore how thinking and values can evolve at the intersection of AI and creativity.

Tickets for this exciting event are now available on the official website. Due to limited seating (150 tickets per day), early purchase is highly recommended. Attendees can access detailed information regarding the timetable and speakers through the same official site.

Detailed Schedule

Day 1: Revitalizing Business with AI and Creativity

• - 15:05 - 15:50: Be a Cultural Activist

- Speakers: Rina Akimoto (Tabechoku CEO), Mitsuyo Demura (Inventor, Konel CEO), Shu Yamaguchi (Independent Researcher)

• - 15:15 - 15:45: Evolution of the Next Industry

- Speakers: Masahiko Inada (AI entrepreneur), Junichi Saito (CEO of AGRIST)

• - 16:00 - 16:30: Innovation and Aesthetic Consciousness

- Speakers: Ko Ishiyama (former Executive at Exawizards CAI), Tetsuya Saito (Humanities Writer)

• - 16:40 - 17:25: Meta-Human Creation

- Speakers: Shinmei P. (Author), Yoshito Orii (Robot Researcher), and others

• - 17:55 - 18:40: NIKKEI CREATIVITY PROJECT

- Upcoming speakers to be announced

• - 18:50 - 19:35: 2030 Creative Direction

- Speaker: Takahiro Hosoda (TBWA\, HAKUHODO CCO)

Day 2: Transforming Culture and Emotion through AI and Creativity

• - 13:35 - 14:20: Eastern Aesthetic Consciousness and Creativity

- Speakers: Shokei Matsumoto (Monk), Kentaro Ichiraku (UoC Head)

• - 14:30 - 15:15: Future of Food, Life, and Design

- Speakers: Kinya Tagawa (Takram), Hajime Yoneda (Chef)

• - 16:20 - 17:05: Eiyou - Collaboration Between TBS and UoC

- Upcoming speakers to be announced

Please note that the individual speaker details, titles, and timings may be subject to changes. For the most current information, check our official website and social media.

About the University of Creativity (UoC)

Established by Hakuhodo, UoC is a specialized institution aiming to explore, develop, and socially implement creativity as a future-driving technology. Our philosophy is, "We are All Born Creative." In a time when AI and big data are rapidly advancing, we seek to reevaluate creativity as humanity's greatest capital and to act as a port for creativity in shaping the new civilization’s map. By interlinking diverse areas of research and experimentation beyond the boundaries of disciplines, we aim to create solutions for global challenges and new sources of inspiration.

For more information, kindly visit: University of Creativity

For inquiries regarding this event, please contact: Takahashi or Izu at [email protected]