FDE Study Group Report: The True Value of Engineers in the AI Era
On September 18, 2026, a study group hosted by InsightX was held at SPROUND in Shinagawa, Tokyo, discussing the role of FDE (Forward Deployed Engineer) and organizational building. Participants ranged from one to five companies, with a wide range of implementation time ratios, and it was pointed out that even within the same occupation, the situation varies greatly from site to site. Although the definition of FDE has not yet been established, the importance of linking technology and business outcomes through development close to the customer was emphasized.