The Japan CTO Association (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Masayuki Imamura, hereinafter: Japan CTO Association) will renew its activity policy and structure starting today, July 1, 2026. AI is rapidly developing, and its adoption by organizations is progressing beyond the chasm. As a result, in addition to product development, there are increasing situations in management and organizational building where conventional models and solutions are no longer applicable. These transformations cannot be completed solely within the technology department; they require changes in management and organizational approaches, and the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) is expanding beyond understanding the latest technologies and managing technology organizations to leading management and organizational transformation. It is required that CxOs, including CTOs, transcend their traditional roles and interact deeply with each other. We are redefining the role of our association as a platform for jointly confronting this growing number of unforeseen challenges. ■ Background | The Role of Technology Leaders is Being Redefined We are seeing CTOs increasingly taking on roles such as CAIO (Chief AI Officer) and CHRO (Chief Human Resources Officer). On the other hand, individuals with diverse backgrounds in HR, design, business development, etc., are increasingly serving as CAIOs or CAXOs (Chief AI Transformation Officers). As technology decisions become more directly linked to management, and the roles of CxOs become more closely intertwined, leaders are facing unprecedented questions. From the perspective of technology leaders, and by extension, the careers of engineers, a technical background is an irreplaceable asset, and its importance and career potential are receiving more attention than ever before. "How to connect organizational building with expanding roles" and "How to perceive the role of technology leaders" are common challenges that transcend