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Misumi Sponsors the 40th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for AI

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Published Jun 5, 2026 11:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:45 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Misumi Group will sponsor the 40th JSAI Annual Conference in Takasaki from June 8-12, 2026, as a silver sponsor.
Misumi aims to support the AI community and accelerate DX in the manufacturing industry.

Misumi Group will sponsor the 40th JSAI Annual Conference in Takasaki from June 8-12, 2026, as a silver sponsor. Misumi aims to support the AI community and accelerate DX in the manufacturing industry.

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Published: Jun 5, 2026

Misumi Group Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Arata Shimizu) announced its silver sponsorship for the 2026 JSAI Annual Conference, taking place in Takasaki, Gunma, from June 8 to 12, 2026. This conference is one of Japan's largest AI academic events, drawing researchers, businesses, and students. By supporting JSAI, Misumi aims to bridge academia and industry to advance the AI community. Misumi continues to drive DX in manufacturing by leveraging IT and AI for design and procurement. The company has introduced digital services, expanded its business domains in 2025, and acquired US online manufacturing company Fictiv to boost digital manufacturing. Misumi is upgrading its business, systems, and organization to be AI-ready.

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FAQ

Which event is Misumi sponsoring and when is it?

Misumi is sponsoring the '2026 Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence (The 40th JSAI Annual Conference)' from June 8 (Monday) to 12 (Friday), 2026.

Where will the JSAI 2026 conference take place?

It will be held in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture.

What is Misumi's sponsorship tier for this event?

Misumi is sponsoring the event as a Silver Sponsor.

How many members does the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence have?

As of the end of May 2026, it has approximately 6,100 individual members.

What recent DX initiatives has Misumi undertaken?

In addition to global expansion, Misumi acquired US-based online manufacturing platform Fictiv in 2025 to strengthen its digital manufacturing capabilities.

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