This time, we will discuss 「How should companies manage research and development that requires medium- to long-term time amid major changes in society, the market, and the business environment?」 Mr. Geio Kiku, who has held positions such as head of the research department at Fujifilm Business Innovation Co., Ltd., which is developing the business, and currently heads the research and development organization in the solution service field, and CDO of BIRD INITIATIVE Co., Ltd. and AI/data at NEC Corporation. We asked Mr. Satoshi Morinaga, an expert in the analytical technology field, and the two leaders to explain the key points.