Attorney 柴山 吉報, who was involved in establishing the certification framework, will explain the key points companies using AI should understand and the first steps toward building an AI governance structure.
Elith Inc. (“Elith”) will host a free online webinar titled “AI Governance C Certification: What You Need to Know Now — Key Points for Companies Using AI and the First Steps to Take” from 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
The webinar will feature attorney 柴山 吉報, who was involved in establishing the AI Governance C Certification framework and serves as a member of its Certification Committee. He will explain the background and purpose of the certification, its scope, and the key points companies should understand.
Elith will also discuss the challenges companies face in understanding and managing how AI is used in the workplace. The discussion will explore the role expected of third-party certification and the first steps companies should take to establish an AI governance framework.
Background
As the business use of generative AI and other AI services continues to expand, companies are increasingly expected to understand which AI tools are being used internally, how they are being managed, and to be prepared to explain these practices both inside and outside the organization when necessary.
In practice, however, many companies face challenges such as insufficient visibility into the AI tools being used and their purposes, unclear accountability and management structures, and uncertainty about how to translate issues involving information management, copyright, and output accuracy into internal rules.
C Certification is a third-party certification program that assesses the core AI governance framework companies should establish as a first step. This webinar will accurately explain the purpose, scope, and positioning of the program, while giving participants an opportunity to review their own AI usage and governance structures.
What the Webinar Will Cover
- Background and purpose of C Certification An explanation of why the certification was created and what it aims to achieve.
- Scope and positioning of C Certification A clear overview of what the certification assesses and what falls outside its scope.
- The “first steps” companies should take A discussion of the initial priorities companies should address, including understanding AI usage, clarifying responsible parties and organizational structures, and developing internal rules.
Recommended For
- Executives at companies using generative AI and other AI services in their operations
- Professionals in digital transformation, information systems, legal, and compliance departments
- Organizations that are advancing AI adoption but have yet to establish internal rules and risk management structures
- Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the purpose, scope, and positioning of C Certification
- Anyone unsure how to assess and organize their company’s AI usage and management structure
Event Overview
- Event: AI Governance C Certification: What You Need to Know Now — Key Points for Companies Using AI and the First Steps to Take —
- Date and time: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
- Format: Online (YouTube Live)
- Fee: Free
- Organizer: Elith Inc.
- Guest: Attorney 柴山 吉報
- Registration: https://elith.connpass.com/event/407919/ (https://elith.connpass.com/event/407919/)
Advance registration via connpass is required.
Agenda
- 10:30–10:35 a.m. Opening remarks and introduction
- 10:35–10:45 a.m. Elith session: Challenges companies face in understanding and managing AI usage in the workplace
- 10:45–11:05 a.m. Attorney 柴山’s session: Why was AI Governance C Certification created?
- 11:05–11:20 a.m. Discussion: How should companies approach the first steps in AI governance through C Certification?
- 11:20–11:25 a.m. Q&A
- 11:25–11:30 a.m. Closing remarks and company introduction
The program is subject to change.
Speaker Profiles
村上 孟史
COO / Account Executive, Elith Inc.
Attorney 柴山 吉報
Attorney-at-law / Partner, Abe, Ikubo & Katayama Law Firm / Machine Learning Engineer (JDLA E Qualification)
Attorney 柴山 advises extensively on building AI governance structures and developing new AI-related businesses. He has served as a member of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s study group on the “AI Guidelines for Business” since 2024, as a member of the Digital Agency’s Advisory Board on Advanced AI Utilization since 2025, and on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ study group on AI transformation in local governments, among other roles. He also serves as a member of the C Certification Committee.
Participant Benefits
Participants are scheduled to receive the following practical resources independently prepared by Elith:
- Introductory Guide to AI Governance C Certification
- C Certification Preparation Checklist
- Internal AI Governance Presentation Template
These participant resources are independently prepared by Elith Inc. and are not official JDLA materials.
Registration
To attend, please register using the page below.
Register for the Free Webinar (https://elith.connpass.com/event/407919/)
Important Notes
- General participants should watch the webinar via YouTube Live.
- The viewing URL will be sent to the email address provided during registration, typically one day before the event.
- During the Q&A session, selected questions submitted through the YouTube Live chat and comments may be addressed.
- Recording, audio recording, and screen capture by participants are prohibited.
- The content, speakers, and agenda are subject to change without notice.
- Explanations of C Certification in this webinar are based on official information from JDLA.
- Information provided by Elith Inc. about its services does not indicate that JDLA endorses or recommends any specific company.