Skill Standard User Association holds IT talent development seminar in Sapporo

The Skill Standard User Association (SSUG) held the National Seminar 2026 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, focusing on the theme of cultivating IT talent to support corporate growth. The event, co-hosted with the Hokkaido Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Hokkaido Software Technology Development Organization, addressed the challenges of digital transformation and labor shortages.

Key presentations included insights from SSUG Executive Director Hidenori Takahashi on defining necessary roles and skills in the AI era, and a case study from Suntory Holdings regarding the use of the i-Competency Dictionary (iCD) for skill management. Additionally, representatives from the Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA) discussed the latest trends in Digital Skill Standards (DSS ver. 2.0) and their role in driving DX literacy and promotion.