Ryutaro Okada

Founded a company while still a student at Keio University, and after selling that business, went on to found further companies and launch projects one after another. Co-founded ABEJA in 2012. His past roles include Executive Director of the Japan Deep Learning Association (JDLA), Secretary-General of the National Institute of Technology Deep Learning Contest (DCON), Senior Advisor at IVS, and member of NEDO's 'Mobility Service Architecture Study Committee,' among others. In June 2025, he founded the AI Robot Association (a general incorporated association) and took on the role of Secretary-General. Through numerous community-building efforts spanning industry, academia, government, startups, and communities, he drives the real-world deployment of AI and advanced technology, as well as talent development.