Z co., Ltd. Sponsors the 11th AI Innovation Forum Hosted by JBpress Innovation Review / JBpress

Z co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshiyuki Numata; hereinafter "Z"), belonging to the Avant Group and promoting digital transformation (DX) business, will sponsor the 11th AI Innovation Forum hosted by JBpress Innovation Review / JBpress to be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Yuki Takizawa, Executive Officer, CTO, and Director of Digital Innovation Area, will appear in an online session.

What is the 11th AI Innovation Forum?

This forum comprehensively examines the latest trends in AI technology, specific usage examples in various industries, and the organizational structure necessary to draw new growth strategies using AI.

<Outline of the 11th AI Innovation Forum> Forum Name: 11th AI Innovation Forum Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10:00 - 14:30 Participation Fee: Free (advance registration required) Target Participants: Executives, directors, executive officers, department managers; IT, DX promotion, corporate planning, business development, marketing departments. How to Participate: Access the event site from the following URL and apply. https://www.zdh.co.jp/event/20260617/ Notes: We may refuse participation from customers belonging to companies that handle products or services competing with those of sponsoring companies. Thank you for your understanding. Organizer: JBpress / Japan Innovation Review

<Z's Lecture> Wednesday, June 17, 11:00 - 11:20 Session II "What is an AI-Ready Data Infrastructure to Realize Coexistence and Co-creation of Humans and AI?" Yuki Takizawa, Executive Officer, CTO, Director of Digital Innovation Area, Z co., Ltd.

For AI to bring true value to an organization, the way "data infrastructure" is considered before technology becomes important. In this session, we will systematically explain the elements and design philosophy that constitute an AI-ready data infrastructure. We will provide an overview of strategy, implementation, and operation to create an environment where humans and AI can utilize each other's strengths and co-create.

Going forward, Z will leverage over 30 years of experience and knowledge in the data utilization domain, contribute to increasing customer corporate value as a partner accompanying the realization of DX, and aim to realize a society where all people can utilize data and benefit from it.

[About Z co., Ltd.] Z co., Ltd. provides end-to-end services leveraging cutting-edge technology and expertise across all project phases, including consulting for DX concept formulation, data infrastructure construction, advanced data utilization support centered on AI, and hand-holding support for in-house development. It offers original products such as the cloud-based data analysis platform "ZEUSCloud," DX human resource development support "ZEAL DX-Learning Room," open data utilization service "CO-ODE," and AI SaaS "STORYAI." It is a 100% subsidiary of Avant Group, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. Company Name: Z co., Ltd. Established: July 2012 Representative: President Yoshiyuki Numata URL: https://www.zdh.co.jp/ Main Business: Development and license sales of business solution packages, consulting services, support services, etc. Head Office: Gotanda JP Building 11F, 8-4-13 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Osaka Branch: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Koraibashi Building 7F, 2-1-1 Fushimi-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Sapporo Office: 15-4, Kita 5-jo Nishi 11-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi

[About Avant Group] Avant Group, with Avant Group Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Tetsuji Morikawa; Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, Securities code: 3836) as its holding company, provides software development, sales, maintenance, and software-based consulting and BPO services based on various financial and non-financial information, helping customers make timely and appropriate management decisions and promote management reform, contributing to "Management DX." Corporate site: https://www.avantgroup.com/

Major group operating subsidiaries (all 100% owned) are as follows: <Avant Group> ○ Avant Corporation: https://www.avantcorp.com/ ○ Internet Disclosure Co., Ltd.: https://internet-disclosure.com/ ○ Z co., Ltd.: https://www.zdh.co.jp/ ○ Diva Co., Ltd.: https://www.diva.co.jp/ ○ VISTA Co., Ltd.: https://vista.avantgroup.com/

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