DIC to Hold International Physical AI Innovation Summit in Switzerland —Reinforcing collaboration with the European deep tech ecosystem and accelerating
the creation opportunities for collaboration and investment—

Tokyo, Japan—DIC Corporation today announced that it, together with strategic partner Emerald Technology Ventures, will hold an international innovation summit focused on the Physical AI domain—namely, Innovation Summit: The Future of Physical AI – Shaping Human-Machine Interaction—which is scheduled to take place in Zurich, Switzerland, on July 10, 2026.

This event marks the first full-scale initiative undertaken by DIC D2S Ventures AG, which was established in March 2026 in Zurich as DIC’s European investment base. Through this event, DIC aims to strengthen its collaboration with the European deep tech ecosystem and to create future opportunities for collaboration and investment in physical AI. A number of key players in this domain will be featured. In addition to a session by Google DeepMind, a global leader in AI research and development, there will be startup presentations and discussions on the latest trends and industrial applications relevant to physical AI.

Physical AI—a technology that uses sensors, wearables, robotics and automation to enable AI to interact with the physical world—is expected to dramatically reshape the way industries and societies function in the years ahead.

DIC is committed to leveraging its materials technologies, cultivated over many years, as well as its Direct to Society (D2S)* business creation mechanism, to create new social value through collaborative creation with startups.

Innovation Summit: The Future of Physical AI—Shaping Human–Machine Interaction is currently accepting registrations from interested startups, venture capital firms, academic institutions and corporations active in physical AI.

Going forward, DIC plans to further expand collaboration with, as well as investments in, promising startups in the physical AI domain, primarily from DIC D2S Ventures AG. The Company will also build a global innovation network from its European base with the objective of creating new businesses in this area and strengthening its competitiveness over the medium-to-long term.

*Direct to Society (D2S) : A new approach to business creation that anticipates future societal challenges, directly presents the necessary solutions and value to society, and drives commercialization through their implementation.

Executive comments
Takashi Ikeda, Representative Director, President and Group CEO, DIC Corporation
Physical AI is an important branch of AI with the potential to transform the future of both industry and society. Through this event, we hope to further enhance our collaboration with the European deep tech ecosystem, as well as to accelerate collaboration with startups. In line with our Direct to Society business creation mechanism, we will continue to create new value that addresses key social imperatives.

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Related press releases
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DIC Enters into a Partnership with Switzerland-Based Emerald to Accelerate Business Creation in the Physical AI Domain (February 2026)
　https://www.dic-global.com/en/news/2026/ir/20260213145018.html

About Emerald Technology Ventures
Emerald Technology Ventures is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2000 in Zurich, Switzerland, with superior expertise in the industrial technology, materials and cleantech sectors. With offices across Europe, North America and Asia, Emerald has a proven track record spanning startup sourcing, investment and growth support. The firm possesses extensive knowledge and global networks in areas such as sensors, robotics, advanced materials and industrial digital transformation, and is highly regarded for its support of open innovation initiatives with corporate partners. DIC and Emerald have built a relationship of trust through prior investments in funds and joint research, and this new strategic partnership will establish an even deeper collaborative framework.
For more information, please visit Emerald’s website: https://emerald.vc/

About DIC Corporation
DIC Corporation is one of the world’s leading fine chemicals companies and the core of the DIC Group, a multinational organization comprising over 160 companies, including Sun Chemical Corporation, in more than 60 countries and territories. The DIC Group is recognized as a global leader in the markets for a variety of products essential to modern lifestyles, notably packaging materials, display materials such as those used in television and computer displays, and high-performance materials for smartphones and other digital devices, as well as for automobiles. Through such products, the Group endeavors to deliver safety and peace of mind, and color and comfort, to people everywhere. The DIC Group also seeks to contribute to a sustainable society by developing innovative products that respond to social change and help address social imperatives. With annual consolidated net sales exceeding ¥1 trillion and approximately 21,000 employees worldwide, the Group pledges to continue working in close cooperation with its customers wherever they are.
For more information, please visit the DIC global website:https://www.dic-global.com/