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Outline Finalized for the 44th “TOKEIKAI”

January 30, 2026

TOYOKEIKI Co., Ltd. will hold the 44th annual “TOKEIKAI” conference in 11 locations nationwide, beginning with the Kanto conference on March 6.
At the Kanto conference, Dr. Tatsuya Daikoku, Associate Professor at the Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Research Center, The University of Tokyo, will deliver a special guest lecture on the theme “Understanding Human Creativity Based on Embodiment.”
Dr. Daikoku is a leading neuroscientist who completed his doctoral program in medicine at the Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, and has conducted research at institutions including the University of Oxford, the Max Planck Institutes, and the University of Cambridge. He conducts interdisciplinary research on how music and language are learned, using neuroscience and computational methods.
His major publications include “Geijutsuteki Sozo wa Nō no Doko kara Umareru ka?” [Where Does Artistic Creativity Come From in the Brain?] (Kobunsha Shinsho) and “Ongaku Suru Nō: Tensai-tachi no Sozosei to Chozetsu Gikō no Kagaku” [The Musical Brain: The Science of Creativity and Extraordinary Technique in Geniuses] (Asahi Shinsho).
He is also the son of Mr. Hiroaki Daikoku, former President of Hachinohe Gas Co., Ltd.

During the seminar session, Yasuhide Tsuchida, Chairman and Representative Director of TOYOKEIKI, will present “Big Data Speaks (Part 2).” In the “Safety Monitoring Data” segment, he will report on the effectiveness of the newly developed DL (Double Learning) gas meter based on validation results.
In the “Gas Consumption” segment, demand pattern analysis across more than 900,000 households nationwide will be presented, with data categorized into nine regions. Methods for utilizing pricing plans using AI will also be introduced.
Furthermore, Yasumasa Tsuchida, President and Representative Director will present under the theme “Toward the Social Implementation of Smart Infrastructure.” As LPWA becomes standardized, he will discuss the social significance of advances in smart meters (telemetering) in the city gas and LPG industries, along with business applications, content examples, overseas case studies, and environmental business initiatives.

We sincerely look forward to welcoming your participation.

TOYOKEIKI Co., Ltd. will continue to contribute to the development of the energy industry through the TOKEIKAI.