AI and the Future of Intellectual Production: Rakuten University Lab Live Recording at Shibuya Hikarie

A special talk event, "The Near Future of Intellectual Production -- Will AI 'End' White-Collar Jobs? Shibuya Second Stage SPECIAL Rakuten University Lab Public Recording," will be held at Shibuya Hikarie 8/COURT on September 25, 2026.

This event is a collaborative project between Tokyu Corporation, PLANETS, and Rakuten University Lab (Rakuten Group, Inc.), focusing on the evolving landscape of intellectual production in the age of artificial intelligence. The discussion will explore how AI advancements might reshape the roles and responsibilities of white-collar workers. Key questions to be addressed include whether AI will replace human jobs or augment human creativity and decision-making capabilities.

The panel features prominent figures such as Hiroaki Miyata, Professor at Keio University School of Medicine; Makiko Shinoda, Director at Yell Inc.; and Tsunekawa Uno, a critic. They will offer diverse perspectives on technology, management, and organizational structures to envision the future of work and intellectual production.

Shibuya Hikarie 8/COURT, located in a prime spot directly connected to Shibuya Station, provides an accessible indoor venue for this important discussion. The event is scheduled from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) and admission is free. However, advance registration is mandatory.

Participation requires booking a ticket through the Peatix page (https://peatix.com/event/5146993). As this is a public recording, the content will be made available for free streaming on the "Rakuten University Lab Official YouTube Channel" around mid-October. While efforts will be made to ensure participants are not prominently featured in the recording, some incidental appearance may occur.

Due to limited seating, attendees who can no longer make it are kindly requested to cancel their registration via the "Contact Organizer" option on the event page. Arriving by the start time (7:00 PM) is crucial, as unregistered attendees may be accommodated if space permits after the pre-registered guests have checked in.

Event Details

• Title: The Near Future of Intellectual Production -- Will AI 'End' White-Collar Jobs? Shibuya Second Stage SPECIAL Rakuten University Lab Public Recording
• Date: Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM)
• Venue: Shibuya Hikarie 8/COURT (2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
• Fee: Free
• Registration: Required via Peatix (https://peatix.com/event/5146993)
• Note: Public recording; later distribution on YouTube.

Access
Directly connected to JR Shibuya Station and Tokyo Metro Shibuya Station.