Hitachi Participates in IDC AI and Data Management Forum 2026, Showcasing Practical AI Utilization Cases Rooted in Real-World Operations

Hitachi, Ltd. (hereinafter, Hitachi) and Hitachi Social Information Services, Ltd. (hereinafter, Hitachi Social Information Services) sponsored and gave a presentation and exhibited at the "IDC AI and Data Management Forum 2026, Japan" held on March 3-4, 2026*.

*Hitachi Group's presentation and exhibition were on March 4th only

This event was hosted by IDC Japan K.K., a company specializing in research and analysis, and featured various lectures on the latest trends in AI and data utilization, attracting over 400 attendees, primarily decision-makers in the IT and DX fields.

In the Hitachi Group's presentation, under the theme "Innovating Social Infrastructure with AI and Domain Knowledge," practical initiatives within the Hitachi Group were introduced. Specifically, against the backdrop of social challenges such as labor shortages, rising labor costs, and aging infrastructure, the presentation explained the importance of utilizing AI not merely as a means of operational efficiency, but by combining it with on-site expertise (domain knowledge). Furthermore, by having Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Social Information Services jointly present, the initiative as a unified group was demonstrated, introducing AI utilization efforts, including over 200 types of AI agents already in operation at social infrastructure sites.

Related solutions were also exhibited at the venue, and many visitors came to the Hitachi Group booth even before the opening, indicating a high level of interest in AI utilization.

The Hitachi Group will continue to contribute to solving on-site challenges and improving productivity in social infrastructure through system development and operation utilizing generative AI and agentic AI.

Scenes from the Hitachi Group's presentation and exhibition

Exhibition Overview

Event Name	IDC AI and Data Management Forum 2026, Japan ～Agentic AI: Unleashing its Power Now～
Date	March 3 (Tuesday) and 4 (Wednesday), 2026
Venue	Tokyo Conference Center Shinagawa, 5th Floor Main Hall
Organizer	IDC Japan K.K.

Presentation Details

Theme	Innovating Social Infrastructure with AI and Domain Knowledge
Speakers	Satoshi Igarashi, Department Manager, Generative AI System Engineering Department, Application Services Division, Hitachi, Ltd. Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Center Manager, GenAI Promotion Center, Hitachi Social Information Services, Ltd.
Presentation Summary	AI utilization is highly anticipated for solving social challenges such as labor shortages and rising labor costs. The Hitachi Group already has over 200 types of AI agents operating in the field, advancing business transformation through agentic AI. Leveraging AI utilization as a strength, on-site personnel responsible for mission-critical operations at Hitachi, Ltd. and the Hitachi Group introduced practical business transformation brought about by AI through application examples in over 150 projects, including labor cost reduction, quality improvement, and modernization of legacy assets in various operations such as system development, system operation, and data utilization.
Presentation Materials	Can be viewed from IDC's event page. *Please refer to "DAY 2" Lecture 2 section.

Related Links

Generative AI Application Support Service for System Development　(To Hitachi, Ltd. website)

Hitachi's AI at the Forefront of Business Operations　(To Hitachi, Ltd. website)

Migration　(To Hitachi Social Information Services, Ltd. website)

System Operation "OpeLight Service"　(To Hitachi Social Information Services, Ltd. website)

Contact Information for this Matter

Hitachi Social Information Services, Ltd. Communication Strategy Department, Public Relations Group [Contact: Teruya, Morisaki]

Omori Bellport D Tower 17F, 6-26-3 Minami-Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0013

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The information published is as of the time of the event. Please note that it may be changed without prior notice and may differ from the latest information.

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