WHATS Seminar [Online] Vol. 265

“The Present and Future of Frontline Digital Transformation Driven by Smart Glasses and AI”

 — Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 1:00P M–2:00 PM (JST)

[Seminar Overview]

• 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

The Present and Future of Frontline Digital Transformation Driven by Smart Glasses and AI

Advances in generative AI are enabling AI to move beyond the digital realm and toward a stage where it can understand and support people, equipment, locations, and work processes in the physical world.

This seminar will provide an overview of market and technology trends surrounding extended reality (XR), smart glasses, and digital twins, while also presenting proof-of-concept projects in the manufacturing, facilities, and infrastructure sectors. It will examine the opportunities and challenges involved in deploying the latest technologies in real-world work environments and explore the future of work in which people and AI collaborate.

Topics:

1. Current market and technology developments in AI, XR, and smart glasses
2. Opportunities and challenges identified through proof-of-concept projects in manufacturing, facilities, and infrastructure
3. A future shaped by smart glasses, AI, and digital twins

Speaker: Toshiyuki Hadama
Representative Director and CEO, BeRISE Inc.

Mr. Hadama began his career as a 3DCG creator before turning his attention to the potential of XR technology at an early stage. He founded BeRISE Inc. in 2012. Since then, he has consistently pursued the value of immersive experiences and brought XR solutions into practical use across a wide range of fields, including VR training and AR applications for tourism. In recent years, he has also expanded into medical education and sports technology. With a commitment to “innovation through experience” by integrating AI and XR, he continues to work toward driving meaningful change in society.

 

• 1:50 PM – 2:00 PM

Q&A Session

[Seminar Outline]

Date and Time: 1:00PM –2:00 PM (JST), Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Venue: Online Live Streaming

The seminar will be live-streamed through "Deliveru", an online streaming platform provided by Facio Inc.

Fee: 5,000 yen (tax excluded) / 5,500 yen (tax included)
How to Participate:

• After completing your registration, we will send your access ID the day before the seminar.
• The live stream will be hosted on Deliveru, the event streaming platform by Facio Inc. Please click here to log in.
• Recommended System Requirements (in Japanese)
• Test Video Viewing Page
• FAQ

Registration:

 Registration For the Seminar

(You will jump to the registration page in Japanese.)

For inquiries in English, please click here.

Registration Deadline: 5:00 p.m. (JST), Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Notes:

・This seminar will be conducted in Japanese.
・After your registration, we will send an invoice by E-mail or postal mail.
・Please transfer the participation fee by the day before the event or within one week of receiving the invoice.
・Cancellations will not be accepted after payment.
・This seminar can also be registered via Deliveru, with payment options including credit card, convenience store payment, and Pay-easy.
​・Please note that participation may be restricted depending on the registrant’s industry or job function.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made after 3:00 p.m. (JST) on the business day before the event or on the day of the event without prior notice will incur a full participation fee charge, regardless of payment status.

Contact:

For inquiries in English, please click here.
Yano Research Institute Ltd.