[Actor and Film Director Naoto Takenaka to Make First Appearance at AI Exhibition] Special Talk Session on 'Human Warmth' Beyond Efficiency and Data to be Held at 'Ipros AI 2026 Summer'

In an era where AI writes text, creates proposals, and automates tasks, it is becoming increasingly difficult for companies to differentiate their products and services. What will drive customers to choose one company over another in the future? Is it price, functionality, specs, or perhaps the 'intent' with which the technology was born?

Ipros Corporation will host a special talk session featuring Naoto Takenaka, actor, film director, and director of the 'Idea Research Institute' for the web business program 'Discovery! Problem-Solving Company,' at 'Ipros AI 2026 Summer' to be held in July 2026. This is Takenaka's first appearance at an AI/DX exhibition.

The lecture is titled: 'Close the Product Catalog and Listen to the Story: The Passion of Wanting to Help Someone through AI.'

This talk is a special project, effectively an 'on-the-road' version of the business program 'Discovery! Problem-Solving Company.' The session will be conducted in a dialogue format, inviting leaders in the AI/DX field to explore the background of their technology, the struggles of developers, and the core origin of 'wanting to help someone.' Through the perspective and expressive power unique to Naoto Takenaka, this session aims to uncover the 'human story' behind the technology, offering an experience that transcends a typical exhibition seminar.

Special Talk Overview: Date: July 29, 2026 (Wed) 12:30–13:20 Venue: Ariake GYM-EX, Venue A

About 'Ipros AI 2026 Summer': As an exhibition where companies can find 'AI they can use starting tomorrow,' this event encompasses two main exhibitions: the '1st AI/DX Management Issue Solution Exhibition' and the '2nd AI/DX Sales and Marketing Exhibition.' The event features displays of the latest solutions and various expert seminars.