Ideroot Consulting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Ko Ishikawa; hereinafter "our company") will exhibit at "NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026," to be held on July 16 (Thu) and 17 (Fri), 2026 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall. At our booth, we will introduce our comprehensive support services aimed at not only introducing AI, but also ensuring its successful integration into frontline operations and sustained business outcomes, centered on the theme of "AI utilization, DX advancement, and AI governance." ■ Beyond AI utilization: Toward robust AI governance While AI adoption is rapidly expanding, companies are now expected to go beyond simply "using" AI and establish governance frameworks that ensure its safe and sustainable use. Our company leverages integrated expertise in AI, DX, and cybersecurity to support organizations in achieving both effective AI utilization and sound AI governance. At our booth, we will showcase initiatives focused on the following areas: ・ Development of AI agents designed for practical use in operational settings ・ Transitioning from outsourced to in-house development in DX/AX initiatives ・ Practical governance and cybersecurity training essential for the AI era We will present real-world case studies illustrating our approach to balancing AI innovation with responsible governance. ■ Special Seminar by AI and Governance Experts On the second day of the exhibition, July 17 (Fri), we will host a special seminar on AI utilization and governance. Experts from our AI/DX promotion and cybersecurity consulting teams will discuss business transformation strategies for advancing AI adoption, along with governance and security controls necessary to ensure long-term, secure AI deployment. ■ Event Overview Event Name NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026 Dates Day 1: July 16 (Thu), 2026, 10:00–18:00 Day 2: July 17 (Fri), 2026, 10:00–18:00 Venue 2nd and 3rd Floor South, Tokyo Me