Scene Live Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, President and CEO: Ryosuke Isomura, hereinafter: Scene Live), in collaboration with ACTBE Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, President and CEO: Ryosuke Fujiwara, hereinafter: ACTBE) and BEYOND Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Masahiro Haraoka, hereinafter: BEYOND), jointly held a career event for liberal arts university students titled "Liberal Arts AI Night -- AI Career Strategies for Liberal Arts Students" on June 24, 2026 (Wed.) at MBS Chayamachi Plaza (Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka City). The event was attended by 76 students, primarily from universities in the Kansai region, providing a platform to learn about careers for liberal arts graduates in the AI era and practical AI utilization.

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Participant Demographics

Approximately 80% of the attendees were liberal arts students. The universities represented spanned a wide range, from national and public institutions such as Kyoto University, Osaka University, and Kobe University, to major private universities in Kansai (Kankandoritsu and Sankinkoryo). Furthermore, about 18% were early-graduating students (e.g., current first-year university students) scheduled to graduate in 2030, looking ahead to the next generation, indicating high student interest and a deep pool of talent for AI careers.

Liberal Arts vs. Science Ratio

Liberal Arts 79.5% / Science 20.5% (*1)

(Excluding 3 individuals whose classification could not be determined)

Graduation Year

Graduating 2027: 6

Graduating 2028: 34

Graduating 2029: 21

Graduating 2030: 13

No Answer: 2

Attending Universities

Kyoto University, Osaka University, Kobe University, Osaka Metropolitan University, University of Hyogo, Doshisha University, Kwansei Gakuin University, Ritsumeikan University, Kansai University, Kyoto Sangyo University, Kinki University, Konan University, Kansai Gaidai University, Kobe College, Yamato University, Osaka Keizai University, Osaka Gakuin University, Setsunan University, Kansai University of Foreign Studies, N High School

*1: Classification as follows [Liberal Arts] Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, International Relations, Foreign Languages, Social Sciences, Policy Studies, Law, Literature, Humanities [Science] Information Technology, Engineering, Science

Real Questions from Liberal Arts Students Revealed in Panel Discussion

A panel discussion featuring three executives from Kansai IT companies addressed the career and AI-related questions held by liberal arts students, with representatives from companies specializing in infrastructure, SI, and SaaS providing answers.

In addition to pre-submitted questions, real-time questions were also accepted during the event. A total of 107 questions were received from the audience, leading to a lively Q&A session.

Example Student Question 1: Will engineering jobs be taken over by AI?

Answer: Certain "partial roles" within engineering, such as coders and programmers who write code according to specifications, may be replaced by AI in the future. However, as AI takes over parts of system construction, roles in the upstream processes like requirements definition and design, as well as downstream processes like checking and debugging, are actually increasing.

While humans can understand a request like "Stop doing this because of this specification" after one explanation, AI may repeat the same error multiple times. Therefore, in an era where systems are built by AI, the value of human judgment and direction in the processes before and after AI's involvement is becoming more important than ever.

Example Student Question 2: Is it really possible for liberal arts students to become engineers?

Answer: Even within IT companies, the core business is "information services." In other words, the job is to understand and solve client issues. No matter how proficient one is in programming skills, it is meaningless if they cannot grasp the client's needs. Liberal arts students may actually possess this capability more strongly.

The reason liberal arts students haven't become engineers in the past is simply because they "couldn't build things." However, with the advent of AI, which can now perform even highly advanced tasks, liberal arts students may actually be more suited to engineering roles. It is with this belief that we launched this project.

Example Student Question 3: What are the bad ways to use AI?

Answer: Using AI by completely delegating judgment. One of the things AI cannot do is "make decisions." Decisions such as whether to do something or not, or which option to choose among A, B, or C, can only be made by humans, and AI does not take responsibility for them.

Furthermore, while there are discussions about "making money with AI" in areas like information products, the important thing is to first have a clear purpose: "What do I want to do?" Then, consider where AI can be utilized to achieve that purpose. Otherwise, you will become a person who is used by AI, rather than using AI.

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AI Demonstration of Web Application Development Completed Without Writing Code

As a main content of the event, a demonstration was conducted using generative AI (Claude Code) to develop a web application in real-time before the students' eyes.

The developed product is a "Career Diagnostic Application" that defines the "Skills Necessary for Liberal Arts University Students to Succeed Globally in 10 Years" and measures them. Without a single line of code being written by humans, the implementation and public release were completed in just 30 minutes through the following "AI Direction (instruction and judgment)" process:

[Thinking and Research] Simulated discussion by four "AI experts"

Four roles (sub-agents) were established within the AI: "Pro-AI Entrepreneur," "Realist Engineer," "Global Business Practitioner," and "CEO Responsible for Global Hiring." These agents engaged in parallel discussions and research on the theme of "Skills Needed for the Future" from their respective standpoints.

[Human Judgment and Planning] Review of discussions and creation of a project proposal

Human participants reviewed the discussions summarized by the AI and translated them into a project proposal, which served as the blueprint for the application.

[Automated Development and Release] Rapid coding in under 10 minutes and QR code distribution

Based on the project proposal, AI was instructed to develop in parallel, automatically generating the core parts of the application, including copywriting and diagnostic logic, in approximately 9 minutes. It was then deployed to a server, and all participating students were able to experience the app on their smartphones via a QR code.

This demonstration highlighted that development is not solely about writing programming languages, but that human roles such as "what to research," "how to facilitate discussion," and "what to decide" are crucial. The content allowed liberal arts students to feel the potential of their strengths being utilized in the creation of products in the AI era.

Participant Satisfaction and Survey Feedback

In a post-event survey, satisfaction with the panel discussion (*2) was 81.9%, and satisfaction with the AI demonstration was 70.9%.

*2: Total of "Very Satisfied (5)" and "Satisfied (4)"

Student Feedback (Excerpts, original text preserved)

"I was able to ask about a wide range of topics, from basic questions to in-depth content."

"I gained insight from a management perspective on how AI is used in business."

"I realized the power of AI and learned a lot about what I'm currently lacking."

"I didn't realize creating apps with AI was this easy. I want to try it myself."

"I was satisfied with seeing and hearing the explanation of prompts used for actual business purposes."

Three-Month Long-Term Training Program "AI BOOTCAMP" Launched

As a next step, KANSAI AI BOOTCAMP will launch a long-term training program for selected members called "AI BOOTCAMP" starting on August 5, 2026 (Wed.).

This program will be conducted entirely offline (12 weeks total), with all lectures and presentations held in person. Field engineers will directly mentor students, providing a curriculum that covers practical processes not achievable through online or lecture-based education alone:

Product development process from planning and design to implementation

Fundamental knowledge of infrastructure and security essential for practical work

Building web applications through team development

Presentations to judges (from the three companies) and completion of a "job hunting portfolio"

We aim to establish this new form of support, where IT companies at the forefront of the industry directly accompany students and share practical skills, as the "New Standard" for future human resource development. The three companies will work together to promote this program with the goal of nurturing the next generation of AI talent from Kansai.

About KANSAI AI BOOTCAMP

KANSAI AI BOOTCAMP is a project launched in collaboration by Scene Live, ACTBE, and BEYOND, focusing on nurturing AI talent in Kansai with the theme of "Liberal Arts Students x AI."

We aim to provide opportunities for liberal arts students to learn engineering skills and AI utilization, expand their career possibilities, and foster AI talent equipped with "communication skills," thereby contributing to the development of the IT industry in Kansai.

We are also considering expanding the number of participating companies in the future, aiming to provide opportunities to students eager to learn and to connect that learning with new businesses and encounters.

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Company Overview

Scene Live Inc.

Company Name

Scene Live Inc.

Established

April 1, 2011

President and CEO

Ryosuke Isomura

Location

9F, NANKAI Bingomachi Building, 3-4-1 Bingomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Business Activities

Sales Tech SaaS Business

Development and operation of outbound call system "lisnavi"

Development and operation of inbound call system "OSORA"

HR Tech SaaS Business

Development and operation of interview support AI product "bq-Recruit"

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ACTBE Inc.

Company Name

ACTBE Inc.

Established

February 2018

President and CEO

Ryosuke Fujiwara

Location

2F, ACN Shinsaibashi Urban, 3-3-7 Barakucho, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Business Activities

Tech-Integrator Business (DX support, software planning/development/operation, branding, UX/UI design, Salesforce operation support/development/consulting, etc.)

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BEYOND Inc.

Company Name

BEYOND Inc.

Established

April 2007

Representative Director

Masahiro Haraoka

Location

3F, Nankai SK Namba Building, 1-10-4 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Business Activities

Cloud Server Business

Cloud server design, construction, migration, operation, and maintenance (various, including AWS)

System Development Business

Web system development, server-side development

In-house Service Business

Planning, development, and operation of cloud reservation system EDISONE

Planning, development, and operation of website monitoring service Appmill

Planning, development, and operation of WordPress cloud server WebSpeed

Planning, development, and operation of image generation AI and video generation AI platform illuminAI

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