2026 Summit Program
While working on a next edition of INCYBER Forum Japan in May 2027 (24-25), INCYBER FORUM is coming back in Tokyo in autumn 2026 with a high-level one-day summit.
STAGE A
STAGE A
STAGE B
STAGE B
Securing the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The program is currently being developed and will be updated as confirmations are received from speakers and partners.
09:00
Opening allocutions
- Guillaume Tissier, INCYBER Forum General Director, Forward Global
09:05
GMO Welcoming remarks
- Hiroyuki Nishiyama GMO Internet Group, Inc. Director Executive Vice President and Group COO Deputy to Group CEO
09:15
Opening speech
- Béatrice Le Fraper du Hellen, French Ambassador to Japan
09:25
Keynote speech
- Yoichi Iida, National Cyber Director
09:45
PANEL 1
AI on the front line: Building autonomous Cyber Defense for critical industries
Artificial Intelligence is transforming cyber defense from reactive monitoring to autonomous detection, response, and system recovery. For Japan—home to globally significant automotive, electronics, semiconductor, robotics, and manufacturing sectors—the challenge is to deploy AI to protect highly interconnected industrial and critical infrastructure environments.
KEY QUESTIONS
- How is AI improving threat detection, SOC operations, and incident response?
- Can self-healing systems become a realistic defense model for industrial and OT environments?
- How should organizations balance automation with human oversight?
- What role can AI play in securing supply chains and critical national infrastructure?
SPEAKERS
- Akihiro Wada Director, Information Security & IT Architecture Strategy, Innovation & IT Strategy, ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS CO., LTD.
- Masaya Fukushima, VP of System Management Dept. Japan Airlines Co.,Ltd.
- Daisuke Fuchino, Director, Head of Customer Engineering at Google Cloud
- Fabien Dombard, Sekoia
10:45
Keynote Speech
11:00
PANEL 2
New Cyber Threats in AI Era and Cyber Security
AI is empowering adversaries as rapidly as defenders. From hyper-personalized phishing and malware generation to deepfakes targeting executives and public institutions, AI is lowering the barrier to sophisticated cybercrime and information manipulation.
SPEAKERS
Daisuke Takayanagi, Deputy Director General for Cybersecurity and Information Technology Management, METI
Norihito Fujita, Chief AI Security Officer, NEC Security, Ltd.
Tomoo Yamauchi, Former Director-General for Cybersecurity, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Takuma Akasawa, General Manager, Enterprise Solution Sales Department IV, Enterprise Solution Sales Unit, Sales Division II, DENTSU SOKEN INC.
12:15
Lunch
13:15
PANEL 3
Trusted AI and digital sovereignty: governance, regulation and strategic competition
Securing the age of AI requires more than technical controls. Governments and enterprises must establish frameworks for accountability, transparency, and risk management while ensuring strategic autonomy in critical technologies.
KEY QUESTIONS
- How should organizations govern AI-related cyber risks?
- What standards and regulations are emerging in Japan and internationally?
- How can countries balance innovation with security and public trust?
- Will AI become a defining factor in economic competitiveness and national power?
SPEAKERS
- Ikuo Misumi, Vice-Minister For Digital Transformation, Chief Officer of Digital Agency
- Yasuhiko Taniwaki, Chairman, Digital Policy Forum Japan（President and Co-CEO & COO of IIJ, Former Vice-Minister for Policy Coordination of Posts and Telecommunications, MIC）
14:00
Coffee break
14:20
Ambassador's Panel
SPEAKERS
- Andrew Shearer, Australian Ambassador to Japan
14:40
Keynote
SPEAKER
- Shigeru Kitamura, Executive Director DCER
14:50
Coffee break
15:00
GMO Keynote
SPEAKER
- Koichiro Otobe, Cloudflare Japan Field CTO
- Shunsuke Fukuda, Trend Micro Inc. Sr. Director, TrendAI Marketing / Evangelist; Director of Cloud Security Alliance Japan Chapter Inc.
- Yukimi Sohta, PROOFPOINT JAPAN Chief Security Evangelist | National Police Academy Lecturer
- Atsushi Teraoka, GMO National Security Intelligence Division
Enhancing cyber situational awareness: from data to decisions
In today’s rapidly evolving cyber landscape, situational awareness is key to effective defense. This session explores how organizations can transform complex data into clear, actionable insights, enabling faster detection, response, and strategic decision-making. Attendees will learn how advanced visualization and analysis tools empower teams to anticipate threats, prioritize risks, and maintain a comprehensive understanding of their cybersecurity posture. A deep dive into building real-time awareness for stronger resilience.
15:30
SB OAI Japan x Softbank Keynote
SPEAKER
Reiji Oishi, SB OAI Japan CBO（Chief Business Officer）
15:55
PANEL 4
AI at the Frontline: The Future of National Security
Frontier AI is rapidly evolving from an experimental technology into a strategic capability with profound implications for national security. Its ability to analyze vast amounts of information, identify complex patterns, support intelligence operations, and increasingly act autonomously could fundamentally reshape how governments and organizations anticipate and respond to cyber threats.
But greater autonomy also brings new challenges. As AI systems take on a growing role in cybersecurity and intelligence operations, human expertise remains essential for context, ethics, accountability, and strategic judgment.
KEY QUESTIONS
- What new capabilities could frontier AI bring to national security and cyber defense?
- Which cybersecurity and intelligence functions will be augmented, transformed, or potentially automated?
- What skills will define the next generation of cyber and intelligence professionals?
- How should organizations train people to effectively supervise, challenge, and collaborate with increasingly autonomous AI systems?
- Where should human judgment and ultimate decision-making authority remain indispensable?
- How can governments ensure that the adoption of frontier AI strengthens security without creating new strategic vulnerabilities?
SPEAKERS
- Akira Yoshida, Head of Policy, Japan & Korea, Anthropic
- Saki Kikuchi, Project Manager, Sakana AI
- Taisuke Ohshima, CEO, Humanity Brain
16:55
Datasection Keynote
- Norihiko Ishihara, DATASECTION Representative Director, President and CEO
Strengthening critical infrastructure: lessons from the Ukraine conflict
The Ukraine conflict has exposed the vulnerabilities and strategic importance of critical infrastructure in the face of cyber and hybrid threats. This session examines the key lessons learned, from defense strategies to operational resilience, and how they can inform national and corporate approaches worldwide. Attendees will gain insights into practical measures, best practices, and strategic frameworks for protecting essential systems against evolving cyber risks. A forward-looking discussion on building resilient infrastructure in a turbulent digital era.
SPEAKER
17:15
Partner Keynote
SPEAKER
- Colonel (Air Force) Laurent PETIT, GS Belgian Defence Attaché to Japan
Strengthening critical infrastructure: lessons from the Ukraine conflict
The Ukraine conflict has exposed the vulnerabilities and strategic importance of critical infrastructure in the face of cyber and hybrid threats. This session examines the key lessons learned, from defense strategies to operational resilience, and how they can inform national and corporate approaches worldwide. Attendees will gain insights into practical measures, best practices, and strategic frameworks for protecting essential systems against evolving cyber risks. A forward-looking discussion on building resilient infrastructure in a turbulent digital era.
17:50
Closing remarks
SPEAKER
- Jun Osawa, Research Director, DCER
18:00
End of the Summit
STAGE B
This stage is dedicated to sessions hosted by partner and booth clients. It offers leading companies the opportunity to position themselves as key actors, showcase their vision, and engage directly with an international audience of decision-makers.
10:30 – 11:00
SPEAKER
Mr. Norihiko Ishihara, CEO of DATA SECTION
11:00 – 11:30
SPEAKER
Mr. Damian Skeeles, Filigran
11:30 – 12:00
SPEAKER
Mr. Hiroshi Matsuura, Senior Manager, PwC Consulting LLC. Trust Consulting
12:00 – 12:30
SPEAKERS
MC: Mr. John Lee, DENTSU SOKEN Center for Economic Security Research (DCER) Distinguished Fellow
Mr. Shigeru Kitamura, DENTSU SOKEN Center for Economic Security Research（DCER）, Exective Director, Former Secretary General of National Security Secretariat,
Mr. Andrew Shearer, Director-General of the Office of National Intelligence, Australia, Nominated by Australia as its next Ambassador to Japan
Trusted cyber intelligence: sharing, security clearance, and global collaboration
In an era of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, timely intelligence sharing is critical for national and international security. This panel brings together senior experts from Japan, Australia, and international organizations to explore the frameworks, challenges, and best practices for exchanging sensitive cyber threat information. Discussions will cover the balance between openness and security, the role of clearance processes, and strategies to enhance trust and collaboration across borders, enabling more effective defenses against evolving cyber risks.
12:30 – 13:30
SPEAKERS
13:30 – 14:00
SPEAKER
Mr.Anthony DI PRIMA ORANO Group Industrial CISO
14:00 – 14:30
SPEAKER
Mr.Tomoo Yamauchi, Advisor of LAC Co., Ltd. and Former Director-General for Cyber Security, CISO & Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications,Visiting Professor, Kochi U
14:30 – 15:00
SPEAKER
HE. Chad Wolf, Executive Vice President: Chief Strategy Officer and Chair of the American First Policy Institute, former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security
Why cyber defense is becoming the backbone of homeland security.
The traditional boundaries of homeland security are being redrawn. Nations must now defend not only their physical borders but also their digital infrastructures, supply chains, and critical industries. As threats grow more sophisticated and state-sponsored operations more frequent, governments and businesses are forced to rethink their roles and responsibilities. How can countries strengthen resilience while preserving economic dynamism? What regulatory balance ensures stronger protection without overwhelming companies? And above all, how can trusted partners collaborate more effectively to deter the next major cyber incident?
15:00 – 15:30
SPEAKERS
Mr. Greg Bunghardt, Director Of Cyber Security Policy, Department of Public Safety Canada
Mr. Takashi Ito DENTSU SOKEN Center for Economic Security Research (DCER), Deputy Executive Director
MC: Mr. Jun Osawa, DENTSU SOKEN Center for Economic Security Research (DCER), Research Director
Fortifying the chain: strategies for supply chain cybersecurity
Global supply chains are increasingly targeted by cyber threats, exposing critical vulnerabilities across industries. This session explores strategies to secure the flow of goods, information, and technology, focusing on risk management, regulatory frameworks, and resilience measures. Attendees will gain insights into practical approaches to protect supply chains, strengthen economic security, and ensure operational continuity in an interconnected and high-risk digital world.
15:30 – 16:00
SPEAKER
Mr. Kenichi Sakurazawa, General Manager, JC3: Japan Crime Control Center
Cybercrime and economic security: understanding the growing threat
Cybercrime is no longer just a technical issue—it is a direct threat to national and corporate economic security. This session examines how criminal activities, from ransomware to financial fraud, disrupt markets, supply chains, and business operations. Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends, risk mitigation strategies, and the critical role of law enforcement and public-private cooperation in safeguarding economic stability against digital threats.
16:00 – 16:30
SPEAKER
Mr. Benoît Fuzeau, CISO of CASDEN/ Banque Populaire
Cyber resilience in finance: protecting a digitalized economy
The financial sector faces a constantly evolving landscape of cyber threats, from sophisticated fraud to systemic attacks on critical infrastructure. This panel examines how banks and financial institutions are strengthening defenses through technology, governance, and risk management. Attendees will explore practical approaches to protecting assets, maintaining customer trust, and fostering resilience in an era of escalating cyber risks.
16:30 – 17:00
SPEAKER
Mr. Eric Vautier, CISO and Deputy CIO of ADP (Paris Airports)
Mr. Pascal PORTALIER, CIO of Kansai Airport
Flying safe: cybersecurity challenges in aviation and transportation
The aviation and transportation sectors face growing cyber threats that could disrupt operations, safety, and passenger trust. This panel explores strategies to protect networks, systems, and data across airports and transport hubs. Attendees will gain insights into best practices, regulatory frameworks, and collaborative approaches to strengthen resilience in one of the world’s most complex and interconnected industries.
17:00 – 17:30
SPEAKER
Mr.Derek Harp, Co-founder of CS2AI
The 2024 (CS)²AI–KPMG Control System Cybersecurity Report offers one of the most comprehensive, data-driven views of the global OT threat landscape. Based on input from over 630 practitioners worldwide, it reveals where organizations stand in terms of program maturity, operational constraints, and real-world attack vectors.
This keynote will unpack the report’s most significant trends: the persistent shortage of OT-security expertise, the slow progress in program maturity, the rise of monitoring practices, and the evolving investment priorities.
Attendees will gain a clear understanding of where the industry is improving, where it is stagnating, and what high-maturity organizations do differently. A concise roadmap will highlight actionable steps to strengthen resilience across industrial environments.
*The lecture schedule is subject to change.
*Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese and English will be provided for all presentations.