We will establish an organization called “Learning of Tomorrow.”
The shortage of IT and AI professionals is becoming an increasingly serious problem, even as digital education and programming education are set to become mandatory even in elementary schools. This organization aims to foster a framework for public-private partnerships in education and technology, which includes retraining and continuing education for individuals ranging from preschoolers to adults.
The organization will promote research, awareness, and policy recommendations regarding technology and education, including IT human resource development policies and implementation policies for AI, big data, and blockchain in education. The organization will design education for the next generation.
The concept originated in a discussion with several industry organizations, but I am both surprised and honored that so many business associations and industry groups from the IT, software, and content sectors have voiced their support.

Below is an outline of “Learning of Tomorrow.”

■ Goals
Build a system of private-sector partnerships to advance research, awareness, and policy regarding IT and related technologies and education, including the introduction of IT human resource development policies and education on advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain.
Offer new learning opportunities to all members of society, from preschool children to working adults.

■ Areas of Focus
• Future education design (proposal and creation of future-oriented learning environments)
• Promotion of the educational use of advanced technologies (artificial intelligence, virtual reality/augmented reality, blockchains, etc.)
• Promotion of ICT education (promotion of CS/ICT education, including computer programming, etc.)
• Support for the development of private-sector digital education (EdTech), etc.

■ Organizational Structure
• Membership consists of associations and nonprofit organizations in the IT and education industries.
• A council board will be established, centered around advisors from the “CS for All” programming education portal.
• Membership is free of charge, and interested companies and organizations are encouraged to participate.

■ Member Organizations
　(Currently planned members; listed in random order)
　Computer Software Association of Japan (CSAJ)
　Information Technology Federation of Japan
　Japan Software Party Association (JASPA)
　Association of Digital Textbook & Teaching (DiTT)
　Japan Internet Safety Promotion Association (JISPA)
　Foundation for MultiMedia Communications (FMMC)
　National Association of Mobile-phone Distributors
　Telecommunications Carriers Association (TCA)
　Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA)
　Japan Online Game Association (JOGA)
The Federation of Music Producers Japan (FMPJ)
Japan Association of Music Enterprises (JAME)
The Association for Promotion of Public Local Information and Communication (APPLIC)
　Digital Content Association of Japan (DCAJ)
　Association for ICT Promotion
　Internet Association Japan (IAjapan)
　JIPDEC
　Association of Media in Digital (AMD)
　Communications and Information Network Association of Japan (CIAJ)
　The Association of Japanese Animations (AJA)
　Broadband Association (BA)
　Japan Information Technology Services Industry Association (JISA)

(Invited organizations)
Japan Association of New Economy, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Japan Productivity Center, Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, Telecom Services Association, Telecommunications Advancement Foundation, Institute for Vocational College Information Technology Education, The Japan Data Scientist Society, Junior Chamber International Japan, Vitalizing Local Economy Organization by Open Data & Big Data (VLED), Broadband Association
(Broadband Suishin Kyogikai), Association of Copyright for Computer Software, Japan Internet Providers Association, etc.

■ Observing Organizations
　　KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation)