Promoting AI-Driven Development Following Participation in Developers Summit 2026

OM Network Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Niigata City; Representative Director: Shinya Yamagishi) sent three engineers from its Solutions Department to 'Developers Summit 2026 (DevSum 2026)', one of Japan's largest conferences for engineers, held on February 19, 2026. This report shares insights from the engineers on the paradigm shift in development due to AI, the relationship between organizational structure and system design, and the true value required of engineers in the AI era. The key takeaway is that AI-driven development is now a prerequisite, shifting the focus from 'HOW' to 'WHAT'. The company plans to strengthen its focus on defining business value, documenting tacit knowledge for AI, and aligning organizational structure with system modernization.