The "ASTEEDA Executive Salon," an executive conference that has featured prominent Japanese business leaders such as Hiroshi Mikitani (Rakuten Group), Mitsuru Izumo (Euglena), and Tetsuto Soyama (CyberAgent), is set to hold its next event, "ASTEEDA Executive Salon in Nozawa Onsen Village by KIMETE|Musashino." Following the 2025 event in Okinawa, which gathered over 1,500 executives and business leaders, the 2026 event will be held from June 11 to 13 in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture, with attendance limited to 3,000.

Futa Ishiwata, CEO of AX, will be among the speakers. He will share with attending executives his insights on the shift from "using AI" to "working with AI," a transition observed through more than 1,301 AI implementation projects. AX is participating as a Diamond Sponsor, the highest-tier plan for this conference. Utilizing benefits including a 45-minute speaking slot, the company aims to create opportunities for deep discussions among business leaders.

The "ASTEEDA Executive Salon" is one of Japan's largest executive conferences, organized by Ryukyu Asteeda Sports Club Co., Ltd., which operates the professional table tennis team "Ryukyu Asteeda." The salon is designed as an exclusive community for executives that meet certain criteria, with participation limited to companies recommended by existing members. It is recognized as a gathering place for highly credible executives and business leaders.

The June 2026 event in Nozawa Onsen Village will feature three days of sessions, networking, and matching events.

[Event Overview] ASTEEDA Executive Salon in Nozawa Onsen Village by KIMETE|Musashino - Dates: June 11 (Thu) - June 13 (Sat), 2026 (3 days, 2 nights) - Venue: Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture - Organizer: Ryukyu Asteeda Sports Club Co., Ltd. (Chairman and President: Shusaku Hayakawa) - Format: Executive conference and matching event, by recommendation only - Scale: Limited to 3,000 attendees

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