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Business Concept Summit 2026

Scheduled for January 28-29, 2026, the Business Concept Summit will be held by the Advanced Education Organization based in Minato, Tokyo. This seminar aims to address current challenges and future prospects in several key areas: AI, human capital management, growth strategies, and inquiry-based learning. A variety of expert speakers from academia, industry, and government will be sharing their insights with attendees.

Event Overview

Dates:

• - Part 1: January 28, 2026

- Theme: AI and Cutting-Edge Technologies
- Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

• - Part 2: January 28, 2026

- Theme: Human Capital Management
- Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

• - Part 3: January 29, 2026

- Theme: Crisis Management Investments and Growth Strategies
- Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

• - Part 4: January 29, 2026

- Theme: Inquiry-Based Learning and Next-Generation Education
- Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Note: Registration will begin 30 minutes prior to each session.

Venue:

Advanced Education Organization, Building 2, Seminar Room B, and Online

Participation Fee:

Free of charge

Capacity:

100 attendees in-person (Pre-registration required, on a first-come, first-served basis)

Target Audience:

Private sector, regional enterprises, government officials, and education professionals

Organizers:

Advanced Education Organization, Monthly Publications "Business Concept" and "Advanced Education"

Sponsors:

Levatech, F5 Networks Japan, Lotte, Tokyu, NTT East Japan, Tanaka Iron Works

Event Agenda

January 28 (Wednesday)

Theme: AI

• - 10:40 - 11:00

Keynote Talk: Management Practices Unfettered by Keywords: The Role of AI
Speaker: Takayuki Seki, Special Professor at the Business Concept Graduate School.

• - 11:05 - 11:40

AI Policy & Future Outlook: Insights from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Speaker: Kazuki Miki, AI Industry Strategy Office.

• - 11:45 - 12:10

AI in Business and Data Science: Survival Strategies for Japan
Speaker: Tomohiro Sekiguchi, CEO of BrainPad, Inc.

• - 12:15 - 12:35

5 Steps for Effective AI Utilization
Speaker: Masahiro Izumizawa, CEO of Levatech.

Theme: Human Capital Management

• - 2:10 - 2:20

Keynote Talk: Management Practices Unfettered by Keywords: Human Capital
Speaker: Takayuki Seki.

• - 2:25 - 3:00

Current Achievements and Challenges in Human Capital Management
Speaker: Miho Hayashi, Assistant Chief at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

• - 3:05 - 3:30

Connecting Business and Organizational Strategy
Speaker: Hideki Sakashita, CEO of Link and Motivation.

• - 3:35 - 4:10

Understanding the Essence of Human Capital Management
Speaker: Takaaki Hayata, Professor at Keio University.

January 29 (Thursday)

Theme: Crisis Management Investments

• - 10:40 - 11:00

From Crisis Management to Growth Strategies

• - 11:00 - 11:20

Perspectives from Post-War History on Current Policies
Speaker: Akira Sakazaki, Professor at the Graduate School of Social Design Studies.

• - 11:20 - 11:40

Business Growth Strategies
Speaker: Hideo Matsue, Professor at the Graduate School of Social Design Studies.

• - 11:45 - 12:05

Leveraging Policies for Constructive Strategies
Speakers: Akira Sakazaki and Hideo Matsue.

• - 12:25 - 12:50

Latest Security Strategies Against AI-Specific Threats
Speaker: Junichi Tanabe, F5 Networks Japan.

Theme: Next-Generation Education

• - 2:10 - 2:30

Connecting Schools with Society
Speaker: Satoru Nakagawa, Professor at the Graduate School of Social Design Studies.

• - 2:35 - 3:10

Promoting Collaboration Between Education and Industry
Speaker: Yukihiro Yanagihashi, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

• - 3:15 - 3:40

Designing Decarbonized Education to Boost Sustainability
Speaker: Mitsukazu Murata, CEO of Tanaka Iron Works.

• - 3:55 - 4:15

Collaboration Between Tokyu and Lotte on Inquiry-based Learning
Speakers: Issei Kameda and Naoki Kanazawa.

• - 4:20 - 4:45

Shaping the Future of Education Through Industry-Academia Collaboration
Speaker: Masaaki Sano, NTT East Japan.

Please be aware that speaker topics and titles may change.

About Monthly Business Concept

Founded in September 2012, Monthly Business Concept is a professional publication focusing on enterprise revitalization, regional development, and innovation. It serves as a resource for executives, new business officers, and government leaders, providing case studies and insights on new business strategies and organizational management.

For more information, check out Monthly Business Concept’s website.

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About the Advanced Education Organization

Name: Advanced Education Organization
Chairman: Hidemasa Higashi
Location: Minato, Tokyo
Institutions:
- Business Concept Graduate School
- Graduate School of Social Design Studies
* Publications: Monthly Business Concept, Monthly Advanced Education, and books