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The rapid advancement of AI technologies is shedding new light not only on social and industrial structures, but also on the fundamental question: What does it mean to be human?
In particular, the integration of neuroscience and AI research holds significant potential for deepening our understanding of the human mind, including issues such as well–being, creativity, and diversity.
This forum will explore how AI can support, augment, and empathetically engage with human cognition and emotion. At the same time, it will reexamine the role and responsibility of AI in future society from a human–centered perspective, rather than a purely technology–driven one.
Leading researchers in neuroscience and AI, together with industry practitioners, will gather to present a vision for next–generation AI society grounded in a deeper understanding of humanity.
Date : Friday, September 4, 2026 14:00 – 16:50
Venue : German Cultural Center Tokyo (OAG Hall) (10–minute walk from Aoyama–itchome Station) [Access]
Web site : Special Web site
*This Website is written in Japanese
Capacity: Onsite 150 Online 150
Speakers
Naotaka Fujii (Digital Hollywood University)
Chihiro Hosoda (Tohoku University)
Hironori Moki（Tokyo Electron Limited）
Kenichiro Tsutsui (Tohoku University)
Registration
Registration deadline: Thursday, August 27, 2026 23:59
Registration Form
Time Schedule
- Part I
- MC: Yukiko Fujimura (Freelance Announcer / Bilingual Voice Japan)
- 14:00 – 14:10
- Opening Remarks & Introduction
- Asako Sugimoto (Executive Vice President for Research, Tohoku University / Director, Tohoku Forum for Creativity)
Hiroshi Ogino (Global Head of Sustainability, Tokyo Electron Limited)
- 14:10 – 14:40
- Keynote Lecture
Kenichiro Tsutsui (Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University) - Unraveling the potential of human intelligence and AI from a neuroscience perspective
- 14:40 – 15:10
- Invited Lecture
Hironori Moki (Equipment Intelligence & Application Development Department, Tokyo Electron Limited) - AI applications in semiconductor manufacturing
- 15:10 – 15:20
- Break
- Part II
- 15:20 – 16:40
- Panel Discussion
Proposed Theme: Understanding humanity by Brain science and AI, and the future - Moderator:
Yoshinori Kurata (Program Coordinator, Tohoku Forum for Creativity, Organization for Research Promotion, Tohoku University) -
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Panelists:
- Naotaka Fujii (President, Digital Hollywood University)
- Hironori Moki (Vice President, Equipment Intelligence & Application Development Department, Tokyo Electron Limited)
- Chihiro Hosoda (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Information Sciences / Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer (IDAC), Tohoku University)
- 16:40 – 16:50
- Q&A Session
- 16:50
- Closing
- Part III
- MC: Tetsuya Kageyama (Program Coordinator, Tohoku Forum for Creativity, Organization for Research Promotion, Tohoku University)
- 17:00 – 19:00
- Networking Event (Fee Required)
Participants are invited to enjoy a selection of German cuisine while networking with our speakers and fellow participants. This gathering also offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with representatives from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo (DWIH Tokyo), who kindly support this event.
Date: Friday, September 4, 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
Venue: Free space in front of the hall at the German Cultural Center
Fee: 4000 yen
*If you wish to participate, please register in the "Networking Event Participation" section of the registration form.
Poster
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Hosted by
- Tohoku Forum for Creativity, Organization for Research Promotion, Tohoku University
- Tokyo Electron Limited
In association with
- DAAD Japan
- DWIH Tokyo
Contact
Email: tfc_se*grp.tohoku.ac.jp (change * to @)