Comdec Expo 2026 Held

Comdec Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Tomoyuki Ikuta) held "Comdec Expo 2026" on June 26, 2026 (Fri) at the Jingu Kaikan Grand Auditorium in Ise City, Mie Prefecture.

This event evolved from the "IT Utilization Strategy Seminar," held annually since 2016, and was rebranded as "Comdec Expo" starting in 2025.

In 2026, with the theme "Management x AI," the event served as a forum for approximately 160 managers, executives, and IT personnel from across the country to consider how to utilize generative AI, kintone, and Microsoft 365 Copilot, not just as a mere introduction of tools, but from the perspective of "how to apply them to one's own management and on-site operations."

Special Seminar on Management and On-site Transformation in the AI Era

At "Comdec Expo 2026," three lectures were held on the themes of "What is the role of management in the AI era?" and "What AI utilization is necessary for SMEs now?"

In the special lecture, Mr. Masayuki Iwasaki, President and CEO of Mugamae Inc., spoke on the theme "Precisely Because it is the AI Era, Let's Pursue Human-Centered Management." He touched upon the importance of value, experience, and communication that can only be created by humans, even as AI becomes more widespread, and explained the balance between "efficiency" and "intentional inefficiency," as well as the concepts of "adapting to the times" and "first principles."

In the first session, Mr. Shigeyoshi Nishiwaki, Evangelist at Microsoft Japan, lectured on the theme "Three Years Since the Advent of Generative AI: Towards a Society of Working with AI Agents." He introduced the latest trends in generative AI and AI agents, including demonstrations of Microsoft Copilot, and discussed the organizational structures required by companies and the importance of utilizing their own knowledge with AI, looking ahead to an era where "work cannot be done without AI."

In the second session, Mr. Tomoyuki Ikuta, President and CEO of Comdec Co., Ltd., spoke on the theme "AI Utilization Achievable Precisely Because it is an SME." He introduced actual AI utilization cases in sales, recruitment, and customer success, and presented the idea that for SMEs going forward, it is important to build "organizations where results can be reproduced using AI," rather than increasing the number of people who "can use AI."

Each lecture introduced not only AI as a tool for operational efficiency but also concepts for enhancing the overall competitiveness of an organization by having humans and AI play their respective roles, along with practical utilization examples.

Translating Learning into Practice Through Participant Dialogue

This event also provided a "forum for dialogue" to help participants translate their learning into practice at their own companies, not just by listening to lectures.

After each lecture, time was allocated for participants to reflect on the lecture content and exchange opinions on what they would like to implement in their own companies and their challenges. Managers and IT personnel from various industries, including construction, manufacturing, nursing care, social insurance労務士 offices, wholesale and retail, and maintenance services, gathered from across the country and discussed AI and DX from their respective standpoints.

It served not only as a place to share challenges unique to the same industry but also as an opportunity to gain new insights from the initiatives of different industries, making it a learning experience focused on implementation in their own companies, rather than just "listening and finishing."

Many participants attended the reception held after the seminar, where active exchanges took place among lecturers and participating companies. It was an opportunity for participants who usually interact online and Comdec staff to meet in person, and the venue was filled with energy throughout, with questions that delved deeper into the lecture content and information exchange about their own company initiatives.

Experiencing the Future of Work in the AI Era Through an Office Tour

The day after Comdec Expo, an "IT & AI Utilization Office Tour" was held for those who wished to participate as a related event.

The tour guided participants through the Comdec headquarters office, introducing initiatives to improve operational efficiency using AI, kintone, and cloud PBX. Specific examples were also provided on how AI is used in actual operations such as sales, customer success, and information sharing.

Furthermore, "valuable inefficiencies" such as the swings in the office, designed to foster spontaneous communication between people, were also introduced. It provided an opportunity to experience firsthand the concept of "efficiency" and "inefficiency" discussed in the lectures within an actual office environment.

Participants commented, "It seems like something we can adopt in our own company" and "The image of AI utilization has become more concrete," making it a forum for considering AI utilization and ways of working for SMEs.

Participant Feedback

Many participants provided feedback after the event.

One participant expressed, "While feeling a sense of threat and urgency regarding the progress of AI, I want to take things one step at a time without overreaching," which served as a reminder that AI utilization is not just a trend but a realistic theme for corporate management.

Other comments included, "I was able to think about it in terms of my own company's operations," "I understood the necessity of organizing internal information before using AI," and "I was able to speak directly with the staff and clarify what I should work on next."

Comdec will continue to support customers in creating practical applications by not only introducing the functions of AI and IT tools but also by working together to organize "where to start" and "how to implement it in current operations" tailored to each customer's business.

Looking Ahead

Comdec Expo 2026 broadly covered topics from management philosophy to the latest AI utilization examples, with the theme "What is the role that humans should play precisely because it is the AI era?"

The goal is not simply to introduce AI, but to build organizations where humans and AI can leverage their respective strengths by utilizing the data and know-how accumulated within the company, which will lead to future corporate competitiveness.

Under the philosophy of "Energizing Japan with IT from Ise," Comdec comprehensively supports the DX of SMEs, from building business systems such as kintone to establishing IT infrastructure such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, and AI utilization.

Going forward, we will continue to provide practical information and support to help our customers utilize AI not just as a "tool" but in a way that "leads to results." We look forward to meeting you all at next year's Comdec Expo with even more advanced content.

Company Overview

Company Name: Comdec Co., Ltd.

Head Office Location: 484-1 Ogi-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture

President and CEO: Tomoyuki Ikuta

Business Description: With the development of no-code programming, society is shifting towards a state where SMEs can easily develop systems tailored to their needs. In line with this, we have shifted our focus from traditional system development to a "face-to-face development business where systems are built and modified on the spot."

We provide applications developed with kintone to "Akabuku," famous for its Ise-Shima souvenirs, and these case studies are published on our owned media, "Comdec Lab."

Our goal is to "Energize Japan with IT from Ise" by expanding the possibilities of digital utilization through owned media and other channels.

Official HP: https://www.comdec.jp/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ikuta-tomoyuki