The Local Government Infrastructure AX Summit Executive Committee, operated by Tenchijin Co., Ltd. (Chuo City, Tokyo; Representative Director Yasuhito Sakuraba), a JAXA-certified space venture, will host the 'Infrastructure AX Strategy Conference' (hereinafter, 'this event') on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Conference Room 101, Tokyo Big Sight. This event is co-organized with the public-private partnership comprehensive exhibition 'Municipalities Comprehensive Fair 2026' (organized by Japan Management Association), taking place on the same day at the West Exhibition Hall of the same venue. Registration link: About the 'Infrastructure AX Strategy Conference' In February this year, the Local Government Infrastructure AX Summit 2026 Executive Committee held the inaugural 'Local Government Infrastructure AX Summit 2026.' Amid worsening population decline and labor shortages, the summit facilitated discussions from national strategy to on-the-ground practices on how infrastructure maintenance and management can be supported through 'AX'—combining 'development' via DX and 'AI utilization.' Approximately six months later, as AI technology continues to evolve at an astonishing pace, we have decided to hold the 'Infrastructure AX Strategy Conference' again, maintaining the previous concept, to share the latest developments and deepen discussions together with participants. ※ For details on the 'Local Government Infrastructure AX Summit,' please visit: Background of the Event While infrastructure supporting daily life continues to age, the number of municipal staff responsible for its management keeps decreasing. In response to this urgent challenge, momentum is growing toward new infrastructure strategies centered on AI. This conference is designed as a platform to systematically present the latest national policies and municipal case studies, enabling participants to apply insights directly to their daily operations. Following the previous event, leading experts from governmen