​Welcome to another TAI x Society event, where we explore how AI is impacting all of us. This session moves beyond abstract “Trustworthy AI” principles to focus on how organizations make real-world governance decisions.

​We will explore three distinct but complementary perspectives (Compliance, Legal, and Engineering) to look at practical lessons from ISO-aligned implementations for addressing risk, compliance, and the technical realities of deployment.

​The Session

• ​[Compliance] ISO-Aligned Governance & Pitfalls: Karsten Klein provides a grounded look at what "good" versus "bad" governance looks like in practice. Based on firsthand consulting experience with Japanese enterprises, this segment covers common implementation pitfalls and how to identify hidden legacy risks in your AI stack.

• ​[Legal] Global Regulatory Mapping: Harold Godsoe analyzes how Japan’s current AI governance approach integrates with the broader global landscape. We will examine emerging US state-level laws and what they signal for future enforcement and international compliance.

• ​[Engineering] Operationalizing AI Policy: Alex Sayle details the technical build-out of AI policy as it enters daily operations. This discussion covers why AI forces a fundamental rethink of information access, data ownership, and risk architecture.

​Who is this for?

​This event is designed for both technical and non-technical professionals, including engineers, PMs, legal counsel, and business leaders.

​Agenda

​18:00 Doors open

​18:30 - 19:00 What “Good” and “Bad” Look Like in ISO-Aligned AI Governance (Karsten Klein)

​19:00 - 19:30 Japan’s AI Governance in the Emerging Global Regulatory Landscape (Harold Godsoe)

​19:30 - 20:00 Building AI Policy in Practice: Rethinking Access, Ownership, and Risk (Alex Sayle)

​20:00 - 21:00 Networking

​21:00 Doors close

​Speakers:

​Talk 1 - What “Good” and “Bad” Look Like in ISO-Aligned AI Governance

​Speaker: Karsten Klein (CEO and Founder, KLEIN K.K., Advisory Services)

​Abstract: Karsten Klein draws on firsthand consulting experience with Japanese enterprises to show what effective ISO-aligned AI governance looks like in practice, and where it commonly fails. The session highlights frequent pitfalls, gaps between policy and operations, and hidden legacy risks that emerge as organizations retrofit governance onto existing systems.

​Bio: Karsten is the founder of KLEIN K.K., a Tokyo-based consultancy specialising in AI governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and data privacy. Before founding the firm, he worked across engineering, deep science, and financial services and brings this perspective into hands-on work with clients. He supports organisations ranging from start-ups to large enterprises across multiple sectors. Karsten holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge.

​Talk 2 - Japan’s AI Governance in the Emerging Global Regulatory Landscape

​Speaker: Harold Godsoe (Counsel, Kojima Law Offices)

​Abstract: Harold Godsoe examines how Japan’s current AI governance approach fits within the broader global regulatory landscape, with emphasis on emerging US state-level AI laws. He explores what these developments signal for future cross-border compliance and risk management as themes emerge from AI regulation across jurisdictions.

​Bio: With a background spanning AI, philosophy, trade law, and corporate and regulatory practice, Harold now chairs the AI Practice Group for the Mackrell International legal network and advises thousands of lawyers and clients worldwide.

​Talk 3 - Building AI Policy in Practice: Rethinking Access, Ownership, and Risk

​Speaker: Alex Sayle (Head of Security, Fujitsu Launchpad)

​Abstract: Alex Sayle shares a practical walkthrough of how AI policy was built as AI tools entered daily operations. The session explores why AI forces organizations to rethink long-standing assumptions about information access, data ownership, and risk, and highlights where traditional policy frameworks broke down when confronted with real-world AI use.

​Bio: Alex is Head of Security at Fujitsu Launchpad, designing startup-speed security and governance models across venture teams in English and Japanese. Formerly at J.P. Morgan and Beacon Platform, he has led cloud modernization, platform engineering, and pragmatic security leadership across finance and high-growth environments globally.

​Organizers

​Julia Harvey: GTM enablement strategist and facilitator with leadership experience across APAC, Europe, and the US, specializing in cybersecurity and startup ecosystem growth.

​​​​​Ilya Kulyatin: Fintech and AI entrepreneur with work and academic experience in the US, Netherlands, Singapore, UK, and Japan, with an MSc in Machine Learning from UCL.

​Supporters

​​​Tokyo AI (​​​TAI) is the biggest AI community in Japan, with 4,000+ members mainly based in Tokyo (engineers, researchers, investors, product managers, and corporate innovation managers).

​Value Create is a management advisory and corporate value design firm offering services such as business consulting, education, corporate communications, and investment support to help companies and individuals unlock their full potential and drive sustainable growth.

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