Seminar Titled "Business Opportunities in the Development of Quantum and AI" to be Held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, Featuring Mr. Manabu Uetani, Manager at Arthur D. Little (Japan), Inc.

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Business Opportunities in the Development of Quantum and AI

~Key Essentials for Business Development and Planning Based on Advanced Technology~

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[Seminar Details] https://www.ssk21.co.jp/S0000103.php?spage=pt_26196

[Lecturer] Mr. Manabu Uetani Manager, Performance Unit Arthur D. Little (Japan), Inc.

[Date and Time] Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

[Participation Methods] ■ In-person attendance SSK Seminar Room Zymax Nishi-Shimbashi Bldg. 4F, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo ■ Live streaming (Zoom Webinar) ■ Archive streaming (Available for 2 weeks, watch as many times as you like at your convenience)

[Key Lecture Content] In recent years, both quantum technology and AI have been the subject of technological development and investment at both the corporate and national levels. While private companies are actively verifying the promise and potential of utilizing both technologies, their societal penetration differs due to the uncertainty surrounding their evolution. Consequently, business development and internal implementation planning based on these advanced technologies require a high level of technical intelligence capability to balance technological maturity with expectations.

This lecture will examine the current status and development trends of quantum and AI, and explore from multiple perspectives the key essentials for leveraging these evolving advanced technologies.

1. Current status of quantum and AI technology utilization 2. Future development directions for quantum and AI and the challenges to achieving them 3. Approaches to business development and planning for advanced technologies based on current status and challenges 4. Summary of the day 5. Q&A / Business card exchange

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