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Discovering AI Governance with Citadel AI

On July 6, 2026, JPI (Japan Planning Institute) is set to host a seminar delving deep into AI governance, featuring Hiroki Kobayashi, the co-founder and CEO of Citadel AI. This seminar will provide attendees with invaluable insights into effective practices to ensure trustworthy AI through quality management and risk mitigation.

Event Details

• - Title: Exploring the Frontiers of AI Governance
• - Date and Time: July 6, 2026 (Monday) from 13:30 to 15:30
• - Speaker: Hiroki Kobayashi, Co-founder and CEO of Citadel AI

A veteran with a rich history, Kobayashi has transitioned from leading businesses in North America with Mitsubishi Corporation to launching Citadel AI in 2020, which focuses on global AI quality assessment.

Key Takeaways

Participants of the seminar will enhance their understanding through practical knowledge, including:

• - Designing AI quality assessments to prevent hallucinations and information leaks
• - Establishing organizational structures and workflows that ensure functional AI governance
• - Implementing risk management strategies that align with both domestic and international guidelines

Target Audience

This seminar is ideal for professionals from various sectors:

• - Corporate strategy and digital transformation departments promoting generative AI
• - Information systems and security divisions managing AI implementation and operational risks
• - Business leaders from IT and tech companies involved in AI service development
• - Compliance and risk management sectors committed to upholding standards

Seminar Overview

The significance of AI governance has escalated as generative AI technologies have become ubiquitous. The use of AI agents in practical business applications is increasing. However, this rise is accompanied by notable risks to security and reputation, such as hallucinations and information leaks. It is crucial for executives to recognize the importance of AI governance, showcase leadership, and approach these challenges systematically while advocating for its effective utilization. This seminar will elucidate how businesses can introduce and harness AI responsibly, supported by insights into current domestic and international trends as well as real-world case studies.

Lecture Segments

1. Introduction
- Understanding quality assessments tailored to specific use cases
- Ensuring safety and security verification at national levels
- Overview of Citadel AI’s offerings

2. Trends in AI Governance
- Relevant laws, standards, and guidelines
- Implementing hierarchical AI governance:
What to safeguard,
How to manage,
How to measure (safety and security perspectives)

3. Governance Workflows and Case Studies
- Overall view of business workflows
- Recognizing AI governance as a crucial management issue
- Examples of success and failure in AI governance, such as the creation of internal guidelines and collaborating with experts

4. Citadel AI Solutions
5. Q&A Session
6. Networking Session
Attendees will appreciate the unique chance to directly engage with the speaker and other industry participants, fostering priceless networks and potential collaborations.

Participation Options

• - In-Person Attendance (no archive access)
• - Live Stream Attendance (no archive access)
• - Archive Access

Special pricing of 18,500 JPY (tax included) for archive access after attending in-person or via live stream.

Seminar Fees

• - Individual Registration: 37,570 JPY (tax included)
• - Group Registration (2 or more from the same organization): 32,570 JPY (tax included)
• - Discounted Rate for Local Government Employees: 11,000 JPY (tax included, for up to 2 attendees from the same organization and same participation type)

Additional Information & Registrations

For further details and to sign up for the seminar, please visit JPI Official Seminar Page.

After the seminar concludes, we offer the possibility to pose questions to the speaker and build connections with other participants for potential collaborations and business developments.

JPI, Japan Planning Institute, has served as a bridge of knowledge between government, public sectors, and private enterprises for over half a century, aiming to support senior leaders in the execution of national policies and projects.