
What happened
FLUX is hosting "JAPAN & AI SUMMIT 2026" on August 26, 2026, at Toranomon Hills Forum in Tokyo. Session registration opened on June 29, 2026, and the conference will feature 16 sessions across two categories: "VISION SESSIONS" (broad discussions on AI's impact on society and industry) and "EXPERT SESSIONS" (practical implementation discussions for business competitiveness).
Why it matters
The summit brings together executives, CDOs, AI officers, investors, and experts from major Japanese companies—including Mitsubishi UFJ Securities, Microsoft Japan, NTT Data, Panasonic, Bandai Namco, and others—to debate Japan's AI strategy and corporate transformation. This signals that Japanese enterprises view AI strategy alignment as critical for competitive positioning in the AI era.
What to watch
Attendance is free but requires advance registration via the official website (https://summit.flux.jp/). The event runs from 10:00 to 18:00 on August 26, 2026. Additionally, NewsPicks aired a pre-summit discussion program featuring panelists including economist Takeshi Kusunoki, which is available at https://newspicks.com/live-movie/7122/.
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