2023 TK Summer | New Context Conference

Building a New Global Community with Gen AI

Transforming the Internet Business Landscape

Location
Tokyo, Japan

Date
8 June, 2023

The impact of generative AI on society and the economy, along with its potential to transform business, was examined through the lenses of technology, policy, and ethics. Speakers included Microsoft’s Lili Cheng, University of Tokyo professor Yutaka Matsuo, and other thought leaders from politics and media. Discussions addressed the future of digital society, with case studies of generative AI startups, emphasizing the integration of innovation and social problem-solving.

Global IT History

Rapid Expansion of Generative AI

ChatGPT reaches 1 million users in 5 days and 100 million in 2 months
Stable Diffusion and Midjourney democratize high-quality image generation
The generative AI market hits $11 billion, with over $2 billion in investments, driving explosive growth

Advancements in Blockchain Technology

Global crypto market cap falls 64% from $2.2 trillion to $800 billion
Ethereum cuts energy use by approximately 99%, earning global ESG recognition
DeFi TVL reaches $40 billion, and NFT trading hits $24.5 billion
Blockchain shifts from finance to a sustainable, practical infrastructure

Agenda

Opening & Keynote

Kaoru Hayashi

Joichi Ito

Session 01: The Evolution of Gen AI and the Rise of Open Source

How can Gen AI create impactful changes in our lives and transform the traditional business ecosystem? In this session, we will navigate the transformative potential of Gen AI and discuss how Japan should position itself as a global frontrunner in this paradigm shift. Our speakers will introduce the history and development of AI, discuss the latest advancements from Japan and the US, and foster discussions about the future societal landscape shaped by Gen AI. We will also explore the role of the engineering community and the value of open-source contributions in creating a promising future.

Talk

Lili Cheng

Hal Seki

Takehiko “Ken” Koyanagi

Joichi Ito

Keynote

Akihisa Shiozaki

Session 02: Business Ecosystem and Marketing

Gen AI is prompting shifts in the behaviors of Internet users, leading to transformations across IT businesses landscapes. This transition from 'search' to 'conversation' as a new mode of retrieving information is expected to make the IT business ecosystemincreasingly dynamic and multifaceted. In this session, we will dive into the future IT business by using real-world examples to illustrate the impacts and challenges that Gen AI presents across various industries.

Talk

Yuichi Arizono

Taichiro Motoe

Atsuhiro Murakami

Motoko Imada

Joichi Ito

Session 03: Unlocking the potential of Gen AI Startups and Business

The new business ecosystem created by Gen AI is an innovative platform that combines AI with creativity, enabling startups to leverage this technology and disrupt conventional norms. In this session, various startups in the Gen AI domain will present pitches about their business and participate in panel discussions, focusing on creating new business opportunities and markets. To transform people's lives into more efficient and high-quality experiences and bring value to society, we will discuss how the intersection of 'Gen AI × Startups' will evolve in the future and explore the necessary support for building a new business ecosystem.