[Call for Participants] THE TECHNOLOGY REPORT Issue 0 Commemorative Talk Session "THE TECHNOLOGY PREDICTION: 2022" Online Event on February 16

THE TECHNOLOGY REPORT, a periodic report designed to help corporate executives decipher technology trends, is recruiting participants for its inaugural issue commemorative talk session, "THE TECHNOLOGY PREDICTION: 2022," to be held online on February 16.

■Details & Registration Here

With the falling costs of various sensors and devices, and the evolution of computer vision technology, "XR" is finally becoming part of everyday life. "NFT," building a unique ecosystem based on blockchain technology while also incorporating IP and art contexts, and the "Metaverse," where Facebook has even changed its company name to signal its serious commitment. We will discuss the essence, applications, and future implications of these technologies, which show significant potential to drive major shifts in 2022, with leading technical directors active at the forefront.

■Overview of THE TECHNOLOGY REPORT

■Free Download of THE TECHNOLOGY REPORT Issue 0 Here

【Overview】
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Online (Zoom / Free)

【Speaker Profiles】
(Speaker)
Kanta Shimizu
BASSDRUM／Technical Director
After working as a designer and programmer, he served as Creative Director/Technical Director at Image Source Inc. and PARTY Inc., involved in content planning and production across diverse fields from system development to experiential exhibitions. In 2018, he founded the technical director collective "BASSDRUM".

Yasuhiro Tsuchiya
Dentsu Inc. CX Creative Center / Researcher, Creative Technologist
After working at an advertising production company, joined Dentsu Inc. in 2006. Joined the CX Creative Center in 2021. Engaged in research and development of products centered on fields like biosignals and robotics, aiming to develop and implement "slightly futuristic communication" utilizing technology.

Toshi Morioka
BASSDRUM / Technical Director
Completed a master's degree at Tokyo Polytechnic University. After working at a manufacturer, founded One-to-Ten Drive, specializing in prototyping. Served as CTO, leading new product development with manufacturers. Joined BASSDRUM in 2020. Also serves as a part-time lecturer at Osaka University of Arts and Kyoto University of the Arts, and as a director of the General Incorporated Association TDA.

(Moderator)

New Business Development Planner Specializes in research, concept planning, and team management for new business development. Key projects include Ryuichi Sakamoto's installation works "windVibe" and "GEOCOSMOS". For the neurowear project, which proposes new communication experiences using biological signals, he developed the brainwave-controlled cat ears "necomimi," the brainwave headphones "mico," the brainwave camera "neurocam," and the EYEoT device "mononome."