Yamaha Motor, Toshiba, Kizuki Architect, and others to speak! Registration open for the 2nd "Manufacturing CIO Japan Summit 2026"

Event Overview

Marcus Evans will hold the 2nd "Manufacturing CIO Japan Summit 2026" from Tuesday, September 8 to Wednesday, September 9, 2026. This summit is a business event where manufacturing and IT executives, and solution companies with cutting-edge related services will gather to discuss industry challenges and solutions through lectures, discussions, 1-to-1 meetings, and networking over two days.

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Event Summary

Event Name

2nd "Manufacturing CIO Japan Summit 2026"

Date and Time

Tuesday, September 8 - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Venue

Hilton Osaka

Participation Slots

・ Delegates (Manufacturing/IT Department Heads)

Targeted at individuals in managerial positions or above in the manufacturing or IT departments of leading Japanese companies.

Participants can gain the latest insights and expand their network through lectures, networking, discussions among participants, and meetings with solution companies.

・ Solution Provider Companies

Targeted at companies with manufacturing or IT-related solutions.

Provides opportunities for 1-on-1 meetings with decision-makers from the manufacturing and IT departments of top companies.

How to Register

For participation, please inquire through the official website.

*To ensure you can make the most of the event, our staff will offer a detailed explanation via web meeting. We will also provide information on how to register during the meeting.

Official Website

Official Website for the 2nd "Manufacturing CIO Japan Summit 2026"

Organizer

Marcus Evans Events Japan Limited

Two Days Where the Forefront of Manufacturing & IT Converge

As the fusion of manufacturing and IT rapidly progresses, opportunities to directly absorb the knowledge of leaders active on the front lines and translate it into future actions are becoming increasingly important. This summit will deliver practical insights and the latest trends through a comprehensive program combining lectures, discussions, 1-on-1 meetings, and networking sessions.

It is also an ideal venue for meeting department heads and executives with similar concerns, as well as new partners to expand business possibilities. We invite you to join us for two days of thinking about the future of the industry together and moving towards the next step.

Lecture Program by Distinguished Speakers

With the aim of providing a highly educational experience on themes that industry leaders are focusing on, the lecture program for this summit has been structured into two streams: Manufacturing and IT.

Chairing the two-day summit will be Kunihiro Sakoda, President and Representative Director of Make Start Inc. for the Manufacturing stream, and Minoru Morioka, Digital Strategy Department Manager at Denka Company Limited, for the IT stream. Speakers will delve into key topics from a speaker's perspective, focusing on essential topics for manufacturing and IT leaders.

Keynote Speech: Future Industrial Structure Co-created by Humans and Robots ~Digital Transformation Brought by Avatar Technology~

Hiroshi Ishiguro

Professor, Graduate School of Engineering Science

Osaka University

Keynote Speech: Transformation of the Manufacturing Industry Pioneered by "Human-AI Collaboration" - Looking Ahead to the Agentic AI Era -

Masataka Koishi

Advisory Fellow, AI/DX, Research & Advanced Development Division

Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.

Keynote Speech: The Crux of Manufacturing DX - The Art of Co-creation to Mass-Produce New Businesses Through the Combination and Acquisition of Diverse Talents -

Satoshi Nagashima

Chairman of the Board

Kizuki Architect Inc.

Individual Lecture: Yamaha Motor's Robotics Strategy Supporting Company-Wide Transformation - The Reality of Next-Generation Monozukuri Where Humans and Robots Collaborate -

Ayako Egashira

Executive Officer, General Manager of Solutions Business Division

Yama ha Motor Co., Ltd.

Individual Lecture: Toshiba's Pursuit of Deepening AI Implementation and Value Creation Beyond Corporate Boundaries

Shunsuke Okada

Senior Executive Officer, Chief Digital Officer

Toshiba Corporation

Key Topics for the 2nd "Manufacturing CIO Japan Summit 2026"

Cross-Border Transformation Management:

Fostering mutual understanding and coordinating interests among management, operations, and IT within siloed data, systems, and decision-making structures to build a foundation for company-wide transformation.

Talent Development and Organizational Building to Support Transformation:

Focusing on raising the overall digital skills and IT literacy of the company, and preparing for a turbulent era through the development of talent that can learn autonomously and embrace change positively.

The Future Where Humans and Machines Coexist:

Exploring the reality of evolving physical AI and robotics, discerning the optimal division of roles and allocation between humans and machines, and expanding productivity through synergistic effects.

Strategic Digital Investment for the Next Generation:

Identifying long-term optimal digital investment areas for the company and achieving optimal allocation of budget and personnel through proposals and execution strategies that involve other departments.

Risk Governance Tackled with Company-Wide Unity:

Treating information security as a management issue, building a company-wide system and raising awareness to establish a defense system that prevents intrusion by threats.

Innovation Accelerated by Co-creation:

Addressing business challenges that are difficult to solve individually by combining the resources and know-how of multiple companies, leading to innovation that creates new value.

This summit will also feature lecture programs by distinguished speakers that can only be heard here.

For more details, please check the official website.

About Marcus Evans

Since its establishment in 1983, Marcus Evans has provided cutting-edge business information necessary for strategic decision-making through events. Utilizing our extensive global network, we plan, manage, and host over 150 business summits annually. Our Japan office organizes events in fields such as marketing, IT, human resources, and manufacturing.

Contact

Public Relations (Saino)

Email: MizukiSpr@marcusevansjp.com