Digital Knowledge to Speak at 1EdTech Japan Conference 'Learning Impact Japan 2026'

Digital Knowledge Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroaki Haga), a specialist e-learning solutions provider with over 3,000 successful implementations, will participate as a speaker at the 1EdTech Japan Conference 'Learning Impact Japan 2026,' to be held from Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31, 2026.

This five-day conference is themed 'Technological Evolution and the Transformation of Learning and Work — Digital Ecosystems and AI.'

On-site events on July 29 will feature keynote speeches and exhibitions by Curtiss Banes of 1EdTech, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and the Digital Agency. Online sessions will cover diverse topics including AI and digital credentials.

From our company, President and CEO Hiroaki Haga will speak at the '1EdTech Japan Leaders Talk' on July 29. On July 30, Takahiro Hata, Senior Fellow at the Digital Knowledge Institute for Educational Technology, will present on the topic 'Identity-First Digital Credentials.'

For details and registration, please visit the official website.

Event Overview

Theme

'Technological Evolution and the Transformation of Learning and Work — Digital Ecosystems and AI'

Schedule

July 27 (Mon), 28 (Tue), 30 (Thu), and 31 (Fri), 2026

Format

July 29 (Wed): On-site at Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd. Niikawa Headquarters (CANVAS) July 27 (Mon), 28 (Tue), 30 (Thu), and 31 (Fri): Online

Organizer

Japan 1EdTech Consortium (General Incorporated Association)

Fee

Free of charge

[Digital Knowledge Speaking Session 1]

Title

1EdTech Japan Leaders Talk

— The Future of Learning and Work Shaped by Digital Ecosystems and AI —

Date and Time

Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 13:30–14:30

Format

On-site at Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd. Niikawa Headquarters (CANVAS) (limited capacity)

(No live streaming; recording will be made available afterward) *Note: On-site event only on July 29

Speakers

Katsuhiko Shirai: Honorary Advisor, Waseda University / Chairman, Japan 1EdTech Consortium Noboru Okubo: President and CEO, Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd. / Vice Chairman, Japan 1EdTech Consortium Toru Kishida: Chairman and CEO, NetLearning Holdings, Inc. / Vice Chairman, Japan 1EdTech Consortium Hiroshi Kawahara: President and CEO, Cyber University / Director, Japan 1EdTech Consortium Shota Miyazaki: Executive Officer, Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. / Director, Japan 1EdTech Consortium Curtiss Banes: CEO, 1EdTech Consortium Hiroaki Haga: President and CEO, Digital Knowledge Co., Ltd. / Director, Japan 1EdTech Consortium Coordinator: Tsuneo Yamada: Professor, Graduate School of Educational Technology / Director, Japan 1EdTech Consortium

Overview

A panel discussion featuring board members of the Japan 1EdTech Consortium, sharing perspectives on the future of learning and societal transformation. In line with the conference theme, the session will focus on digital ecosystems and AI, discussing the latest trends in education and learning, future technologies beyond AI, and key societal challenges.

[Digital Knowledge Speaking Session 2]

Title

Identity-First Digital Credentials

Date and Time

Thursday, July 30, 2026, 16:30–17:00

Format

Online

Speaker

Takahiro Hata Senior Fellow, Digital Knowledge Institute for Educational Technology Deputy Chair, Digital Badges Committee, Japan 1EdTech Consortium

Overview

This session will explore solutions centered on digital identity, using the DidMon framework — compliant with 1EdTech's Uniform ID — as a case study to address portability and scalability challenges faced by digital credentials.

For details and registration, please visit the official website.

*About Digital Knowledge Co., Ltd.

We aim to become a 'bridge for learning' by sharing dreams and visions for education, creating innovative learning environments. Our mission at Digital Knowledge is to efficiently and effectively deliver the 'knowledge' held within educational institutions and training departments to learners, contributing to the realization of a better knowledge-based society. As a specialist e-learning solutions provider founded in 1995, we believe this is our responsibility. We strive to achieve better education through IT, standing side by side with educational institutions and training departments.

[Company Overview]

Digital Knowledge Co., Ltd.

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange TOKYO PRO Market (Stock Code: 507A)

Representatives: President and CEO Hiroaki Haga (Haga Hiroaki)

COO Jiyuuji Yoshida (Yoshida Jiyuuji)

Headquarters: e-Learning Lab Akihabara, 5-3-4 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Phone: 03-5846-2131 (Main) / 050-3628-9240 (Consultation for Implementation)

URL: https://www.digital-knowledge.co.jp/