Our President and CEO, Mr. Hirano, will be taking part in a panel discussion at Roundtable Japan (hosted by Smadja & Smadja and Forma Corporation), an international conference bringing together leaders from Japan and abroad, to be held on February 17th and 18th, 2026.

Roundtable Japan is a platform that brings together top leaders from the fields of politics, economics, and technology to discuss Japan's future in a global context. This year's 21st event will focus on the theme of "Responding to an era of economic, political, and geopolitical change," and will discuss Japan's strategy in the face of increasingly tense international circumstances.

In the second day's session, Hirano will discuss the challenges and prospects for "Conditions for accelerating DX (Digital Transformation) in Japan."

Please check the official website for details.

■ Hirano's Session Overview

• Date and Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:00 – 10:15
• Session theme: Accelerating Japan's digitalization (DX)
• Contents: We will deepen the discussion from public and private perspectives on multifaceted approaches to accelerating Japan's digitalization, ensuring cybersecurity, and rebuilding new businesses through DX.
• Roundtable Japan official website: Roundtable Japan Public Program