Announcing the "DX Meetup in SAKAI"!
Key facts
- Announcing the "DX Meetup in SAKAI"!
- Sakai City, in collaboration with the Sakai DX Promotion Lab and the Japan Digital Transformation Promotion Association (JDX), is hosting the "DX Meetup in SAKAI." This event serves as a pre-event for the National Work Style Transformation Awards 2026, featuring practical insights from award-winning companies on overcoming DX challenges.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: March 30, 2026
Direct answer
Sakai City, in collaboration with the Sakai DX Promotion Lab and the Japan Digital Transformation Promotion Association (JDX), is hosting the "DX Meetup in SAKAI." This event serves as a pre-event for the National Work Style Transformation Awards 2026, featuring practical insights from award-winning companies on overcoming DX challenges.
- Citation
- Announcing the "DX Meetup in SAKAI"! (March 30, 2026), PR Times
- Source
- PR Times
- Date
- March 30, 2026
Sakai City, in collaboration with the Sakai DX Promotion Lab and the Japan Digital Transformation Promotion Association (JDX), is hosting the "DX Meetup in SAKAI." This event serves as a pre-event for the National Work Style Transformation Awards 2026, featuring practical insights from award-winning companies on overcoming DX challenges.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: March 30, 2026 at 23:00
- 🔍 Collected: March 30, 2026 at 22:56
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 2, 2026 at 13:02 (1526h 6m after Collected)
Sakai City, in collaboration with the Sakai DX Promotion Lab and the Japan Digital Transformation Promotion Association (JDX), is pleased to announce the "DX Meetup in SAKAI."
Positioned as a pre-event for the National Work Style Transformation Awards 2026, this session will feature practitioners from various award-winning companies—including past recipients of the National Work Style Transformation Awards—who will share real-world methodologies on how they overcame the barriers to DX implementation.
The 90-minute session is ideal for companies looking for their next step, featuring workshops to help organize your own initiatives and dedicated networking time.
Furthermore!
It has been decided that the "National Work Style Transformation Awards 2026" Kinki Regional Competition will be held in "Sakai City"! (Details to be released at a later date.)
This event is the perfect opportunity to be among the first to grasp concrete tips for taking on the challenge of the awards.
"The next award-winning company might be yours!!!"
We look forward to your participation!
\ Register via this form /
https://sakai-dxmeetup.jdxa.org/
Please check the flyer and summary below for details.
\ Click here for the flyer /
d100533-295-ec505866c8b07ae7a7329f4b620a3d4d.pdf
Event Overview
DX Meetup in SAKAI
~Weapons and strategies to ensure your DX implementation doesn't 'stall,' as told by award-winning companies~
Date and Time: Friday, April 24, 15:00–16:30 (Doors open at 14:30)
Venue: Osaka Metropolitan University, Innovation Academy, Smart Energy Building (1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai City)
Participation Fee: Free / Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served) *In-person attendance only
Target Audience:
▻ Executives and project managers struggling to advance DX implementation as planned
▻ Those facing challenges in persuading management or building internal consensus
▻ Those looking for hints from real-world success stories of other companies (all industries and sizes welcome)
*Participants from outside Sakai City are also welcome. We look forward to attendees from across the Kinki region.
Speakers:
Masanori Wada, Representative Director, MonoDigital Co., Ltd.
Mugen Taiko, Lead Specialist, DX Promotion Office, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.
Program:
・Opening
・Guest Talk: "How we overcame the barriers to DX implementation"
・Open Discussion: "How to use awards as a weapon for DX promotion"
・Workshop: "Articulating your company's initiatives"
・Networking: "Networking time for participants"
Organizers:
Sakai City
Sakai DX Promotion Lab
Japan Digital Transformation Promotion Association (JDX)
Registration
Please register via this form.
*Registration will close once capacity is reached.
About the National Work Style Transformation Awards
This is an award that creates the future of work together.
By recognizing the practices of companies and organizations engaged in work style transformation and sharing that knowledge nationwide, we support further initiatives in each workplace.
There are no restrictions on company size or industry. Large corporations, SMEs, and startups—all organizations attempting to change how they work in their respective fields are eligible.
Following regional competitions, the event culminates in a national competition. Award-winning cases are widely disseminated to serve as a driving force for work style transformation in Japan.
▶ National Work Style Transformation Awards 2025: https://workstyle-transformation-awards.jp/
Positioned as a pre-event for the National Work Style Transformation Awards 2026, this session will feature practitioners from various award-winning companies—including past recipients of the National Work Style Transformation Awards—who will share real-world methodologies on how they overcame the barriers to DX implementation.
The 90-minute session is ideal for companies looking for their next step, featuring workshops to help organize your own initiatives and dedicated networking time.
Furthermore!
It has been decided that the "National Work Style Transformation Awards 2026" Kinki Regional Competition will be held in "Sakai City"! (Details to be released at a later date.)
This event is the perfect opportunity to be among the first to grasp concrete tips for taking on the challenge of the awards.
"The next award-winning company might be yours!!!"
We look forward to your participation!
\ Register via this form /
https://sakai-dxmeetup.jdxa.org/
Please check the flyer and summary below for details.
\ Click here for the flyer /
d100533-295-ec505866c8b07ae7a7329f4b620a3d4d.pdf
Event Overview
DX Meetup in SAKAI
~Weapons and strategies to ensure your DX implementation doesn't 'stall,' as told by award-winning companies~
Date and Time: Friday, April 24, 15:00–16:30 (Doors open at 14:30)
Venue: Osaka Metropolitan University, Innovation Academy, Smart Energy Building (1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai City)
Participation Fee: Free / Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served) *In-person attendance only
Target Audience:
▻ Executives and project managers struggling to advance DX implementation as planned
▻ Those facing challenges in persuading management or building internal consensus
▻ Those looking for hints from real-world success stories of other companies (all industries and sizes welcome)
*Participants from outside Sakai City are also welcome. We look forward to attendees from across the Kinki region.
Speakers:
Masanori Wada, Representative Director, MonoDigital Co., Ltd.
Mugen Taiko, Lead Specialist, DX Promotion Office, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.
Program:
・Opening
・Guest Talk: "How we overcame the barriers to DX implementation"
・Open Discussion: "How to use awards as a weapon for DX promotion"
・Workshop: "Articulating your company's initiatives"
・Networking: "Networking time for participants"
Organizers:
Sakai City
Sakai DX Promotion Lab
Japan Digital Transformation Promotion Association (JDX)
Registration
Please register via this form.
*Registration will close once capacity is reached.
About the National Work Style Transformation Awards
This is an award that creates the future of work together.
By recognizing the practices of companies and organizations engaged in work style transformation and sharing that knowledge nationwide, we support further initiatives in each workplace.
There are no restrictions on company size or industry. Large corporations, SMEs, and startups—all organizations attempting to change how they work in their respective fields are eligible.
Following regional competitions, the event culminates in a national competition. Award-winning cases are widely disseminated to serve as a driving force for work style transformation in Japan.
▶ National Work Style Transformation Awards 2025: https://workstyle-transformation-awards.jp/
FAQ
What is the name of the event being hosted in Sakai City in collaboration with the Sakai DX Promotion Lab and JDX?
The event is called the 'DX Meetup in SAKAI,' hosted by Sakai City in collaboration with the Sakai DX Promotion Lab and the Japan Digital Transformation Promotion Association.
Which award is the DX Meetup in SAKAI serving as a pre-event for, and what year is it targeting?
The DX Meetup in SAKAI is a pre-event for the National Work Style Transformation Awards 2026, aimed at helping companies prepare for the competition.
Who are the featured speakers at the DX Meetup in SAKAI, and what will they share?
Practitioners from award-winning companies, including past recipients of the National Work Style Transformation Awards, will share real-world methodologies for overcoming barriers to DX implementation.
When and where is the DX Meetup in SAKAI taking place, and what is the venue's full address?
The event takes place on Friday, April 24, from 15:00 to 16:30 at Osaka Metropolitan University, Innovation Academy, Smart Energy Building, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai City.
What activities are included in the 90-minute DX Meetup in SAKAI, and what is the attendance capacity?
The session includes workshops, networking time, and presentations, with a capacity of 50 people attending in person on a first-come, first-served basis.