Japan’s First TOC Global Conference to Be Held in Kyoto in July 2026

Goldratt Japan Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo) will hold Japan’s first “TOC Global Conference” over two days, Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Hotel Okura Kyoto. This special event is designed for ambitious business professionals who will lead the next generation of companies and are seeking insights for company-wide transformation and innovation. In a turbulent business environment, how should companies accelerate innovation and overcome crises? At this conference, a special interview will be unveiled for the first time, featuring Jeff Wilke, who served as a mentor to Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos and led Amazon’s adoption of TOC (Theory of Constraints), together with Rami Goldratt of the company. The little-known story behind how Amazon used TOC to generate continuous innovation will be revealed. The event will also bring together change leaders from around the world who have achieved outstanding results across industries including supply chain, production, distribution and retail, development, construction, defense, healthcare, accounting and finance, project management, government, and sales. Speakers will include a former top executive of Delta Air Lines, who used TOC to drive an impressive turnaround from the adversity of bankruptcy and is now CEO of Hertz, a major rental car company. In addition to workshops for practical learning of the latest body of knowledge and valuable keynote speeches, the conference will feature poster sessions where participants can speak directly with leading global experts. All sessions will provide simultaneous text interpretation using the latest AI technology, allowing participants to absorb cutting-edge insights without language barriers. An evening party is also planned, offering participants an opportunity to network casually and build global connections. This two-day event will offer access to world-class practical knowledge and create breakthroughs for the next stage of growth. Attendance is limited to 400 seats, and many applications have already been received. Leaders driving business expansion are encouraged to register early. Event Overview: TOC Global Conference Dates: Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Venue: Hotel Okura Kyoto Capacity: 400 participants Fee: JPY 65,000 per person, tax included Details and registration: https://www.goldratt.co.jp/kyoto2026 What is TOC, the management theory for overall optimization? TOC (Theory of Constraints) is a management theory for overall optimization proposed by physicist Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt. It is based on the principle that things are inherently simple. Even in highly complex systems made up of many people and mechanisms, only a very small number of variables, often just one, known as constraints or bottlenecks, limit the system’s ability to generate results. By improving those constraints, organizations can achieve major outcomes. What is The Goal? The Goal is a bestselling business novel with cumulative sales of 10 million copies worldwide and 1.5 million copies across the series in Japan. It explains the Theory of Constraints (TOC), a management approach for overall optimization that improves productivity in companies and organizations. It also forms a foundation for modern business trends such as vision and purpose, making it an essential book for next-generation leaders who will support the future of Japan’s economy. https://promo.diamond.jp/books/the-goal/ About Goldratt Group Goldratt Group is a corporate group founded in Israel by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt, author of the worldwide bestseller The Goal, read by 10 million people. The group supports clients’ management transformation by applying TOC (Theory of Constraints), a management theory for overall optimization. Using the continually evolving body of TOC knowledge, it delivers breakthroughs to clients around the world. The company operates under Dr. Goldratt’s slogan: “Let’s make companies where people look forward to Mondays!” https://www.goldratt.co.jp/