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Executive Officer Ken Nakamura to Speak at “Industry Day for Construction”

On April 17, 2026, Ken Nakamura, Executive Officer and Head of Japan at Tektome Inc., will speak at “Industry Day for Construction,” a generative AI business implementation support program event for the housing and construction industry. The session will introduce the latest trends in generative AI utilization in the housing and construction industry and practical approaches to AI implementation beyond the PoC stage.

16 Apr 2026

Overview

Tektome Inc. announces that Ken Nakamura, Executive Officer and Head of Japan, will speak at “Industry Day for Construction,” an industry event focused on the practical application of generative AI in housing and construction, hosted by Microsoft Japan on April 17 (Friday).

The program will focus on the use of generative AI in the construction industry and feature real-world case studies and actionable insights spanning key stages of the construction lifecycle – including design, cost estimation, construction management, and quality control. Attendees will be able to learn about the latest industry trends from perspectives such as how AI can be applied to on-site operationsm, integration with existing systems, and approaches to implementation.

Session Details

15:20–15:50
“Beyond PoC: Building AI Solutions That Actually Work on Construction Sites”

While AI adoption in construction has progressed to the proof-of-concept (PoC) stage, many initiatives fail to move forward due to challenges such as:

  • Difficulty integrating into real-world workflows
  • Lack of adoption by on-site teams
  • Failure to establish sustainable operations

In this session, we will explore the structural reasons behind these challenges and present concepts and approaches to embedding AI into everyday construction processes .

Event Information

  • Event Name: Industry Day for Construction
  • Organizer: Microsoft Japan
  • Date & Time: April 17 (Friday), 14:00–18:10
  • Location: Microsoft Japan Headquarters (Shinagawa)
    Shinagawa Grand Central Tower
    2-16-3 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075, Japan

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