HeyKnot Representative Masakazu Nagayama to Speak at Zoho Japan-Hosted AI x DX Summit 2026 Osaka

HeyKnot Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Masakazu Nagayama) is pleased to announce that our Representative Director, Masakazu Nagayama, will be a speaker at the "AI x DX Summit 2026 Osaka" hosted by Zoho Japan Co., Ltd. in Osaka.

On July 16 (Thu), the largest AI and DX conference in Western Japan, hosted by Zoho, "AI and DX Summit 2026," will be held at The Waldorf Astoria Osaka, within Grand Green Osaka.

The event will cover a wide range of essential themes for corporate growth, including AI, sales reform, operational efficiency, and customer experience enhancement, introducing the latest trends and practical case studies. In addition to sessions, participants can experience "how to utilize AI and DX in practical work" through exhibits, networking, and individual consultations.

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Topics

* Evolution of Customer Experience Utilizing AI * Sales and Business Reform in the AI Era * Promoting DX with No-Code / Low-Code (Case studies in the automotive industry) * Practical Approaches to "Utilizing DX in the Field"

The event aims to foster an AI and DX community through learning and interaction, connecting users and companies considering adoption in the Western Japan area.

HeyKnot Inc. will participate as a Zoho Official Partner.

On the day, Representative Nagayama will participate as a panelist on the theme "~Next-Generation Customer Experience Realized by AI and People~," sharing practical know-how based on our track record of supporting over 60 CRM implementations.

Event Overview

Event Name: AI and DX Summit

Date and Time: July 16, 2026 (Thu) 13:00 - 19:30

Venue: The Waldorf Astoria Osaka

Access:

* Approx. 5-minute walk from JR "Osaka Station" * Approx. 10-minute walk from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line "Umeda Station" * Approx. 12-minute walk from Hankyu "Osaka-Umeda Station" * Approx. 8-minute walk from Hanshin "Osaka-Umeda Station"

Capacity: 300 people (first-come, first-served)

Participation Format: On-site participation only

Target Audience: Current Zoho service users and those considering adoption

Participation Fee: Free (advance registration required)

Registration: Please register from the special website below.

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Masakazu Nagayama Profile

Graduated from Kwansei Gakuin University. Held management and field sales positions at Raksul Inc., Salesforce Japan, and HubSpot Japan.

After establishing HeyKnot Inc., he provides sales and marketing support centered on CRM and AI. He has been involved in the implementation of systems he proposed for over 300 companies.

He excels at identifying issues across organizations, structuring and promoting projects for sales improvement and operational efficiency. He also provides comparison and selection of tools that match the organization, implementation support, and ongoing operational support.

About HeyKnot Inc.

Company Name: HeyKnot Inc.

Representative: Masakazu Nagayama, Representative Director and President

Location: Namba SkyO 16F, 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Established: October 2024

Business Activities: CRM implementation and utilization support, and business process design and operational support including AI utilization

Homepage: https://heyknot.com/

Operating Media "Zoho DX Navi": https://heyknot.com/zohodx

As a Zoho Certified Partner, HeyKnot Inc. is a company that provides comprehensive support from CRM implementation and utilization to the formulation and execution of sales strategies. As a leader in promoting DX and business integration, the company excels at organization-wide transformation. It provides business design that spans marketing, sales, and customer support, primarily focusing on Zoho, HubSpot, and Salesforce, along with operational support for CRM adoption.

From a neutral standpoint, without being tied to specific tools, the company supports clients from strategy planning to on-site implementation and adoption, while also providing in-house support for the implementation of each tool as CRM professionals.

Contact for Inquiries Regarding This Matter

HeyKnot Inc. Public Relations Representative: Sugisaki

Inquiry Form: https://heyknot.com/contact