Latest Trends in Generative AI, DX, and GX All in One Place: "RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in Shiga" to Support Security Measures and Business Reform

Ricoh Japan Co., Ltd. Shiga Branch (Branch Manager: Katsuyuki Tamai) will hold "RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in Shiga," an event designed to inspire customers to embrace transformation, on July 16 (Thu) and 17 (Fri), and July 22 (Wed) and 23 (Thu), 2026, for a total of four days. The event will be held at two venues: the Shiga Business Office and the Hikone Business Office, under the concept of "Solidify Your Defense, Accelerate Your Offense. Shiga Paved by AI."

The business environment surrounding companies is undergoing significant changes. In addition to the deepening labor shortage and the need for operational efficiency, the sophistication of cyberattacks has made strengthening security measures a critical management issue.

This event will bring together the latest solutions to support the sustainable growth of companies, viewing security measures (defense) and business reforms through generative AI and DX (offense) as two wheels of the same cart. Exhibitions and seminars will be held on a variety of themes, including GX (environmental response), providing attendees with "hints that can be put into practice immediately." In particular, we offer numerous sessions directly related to practical work, such as seminars to learn about the threats of cybercrime through experience, responses to the SCS evaluation system, and business innovation through AI utilization.

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Ricoh Japan Co., Ltd.

Katsuyuki Tamai, Shiga Branch Manager

The environment surrounding small and medium-sized enterprises in Shiga Prefecture is at a major turning point, with a deepening labor shortage as a backdrop. The "Survey on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises for Reiwa 7" conducted by Shiga Prefecture also identified "securing human resources" as the biggest challenge across all industries, with strengthening "human resource development" and "information dissemination capabilities" also recognized as important themes.

In this situation, traditional business processes that rely on manual labor are becoming difficult to manage, making the promotion of DX to improve productivity and operational efficiency indispensable. At the same time, as digitalization progresses, the risk of cyberattacks is also increasing, making the strengthening of security measures a non-negotiable management issue for companies of all sizes. Furthermore, we believe that enhancing business sophistication and added value through the utilization of DX and AI is a crucial initiative for strengthening future competitiveness.

This event will introduce specific initiatives that balance "defense" through security measures with "offense" through business reforms using AI and DX, supporting the sustainable growth of regional companies.

Event Overview

Name: RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in Shiga

Date and Time/Location: Ricoh Japan Shiga Business Office (8-1-5 Nomura, Kusatsu City)

July 16 (Thu), 2026, 13:00-17:30 July 17 (Fri), 2026, 10:00-16:00

https://event.ricoh.co.jp/public/seminar/view/68556

Ricoh Japan Hikone Business Office (5-15 Anseicho, Hikone City)

July 22 (Wed), 2026, 13:00-17:30 July 23 (Thu), 2026, 10:00-16:00

https://event.ricoh.co.jp/public/seminar/view/68554

Organizer: Ricoh Japan Co., Ltd. Shiga Branch

Participation Fee: Free (Advance registration required)

Lectures and Seminars

"Confronting Cybercrime! Experiential Security Training" Lecturer: Shiga Prefectural Police Headquarters, Cybercrime Countermeasures Division Content: A practical seminar to learn about threats such as ransomware and targeted emails through experience.

"How to Proceed with SCS Evaluation System Compliance" Lecturer: Ms. Tamaki Yano, MOTEX Inc. Content: Explanation of practical response points in preparation for the system's launch.

"Microsoft 365 Copilot Utilization Seminar" Lecturer: Kiyohiko Kise, Ricoh Japan Co., Ltd. Shiga Branch Content: Introduction to operational efficiency and specific usage methods using generative AI.

Exhibition

Solutions for improving operational efficiency using AI, DX, and GX Multi-layered security measures (EDR, IT asset management, etc.) Document DX/Paperless (scanners, digitization) Back-office DX (accounting, attendance, electronic ledgers, etc.) DX for Manufacturing Industry (drawing management, visualization of the shop floor), etc.

Access

Ricoh Japan Shiga Business Office (8-1-5 Nomura, Kusatsu City)

12-minute walk from the West Exit of Kusatsu Station on the JR Biwako Line

Parking available *Free

Ricoh Japan Hikone Business Office (5-15 Anseicho, Hikone City)

7-minute walk from the exit of Hikone-Serikawa Station on the Omi Railway Main Line

Parking available *Free

How to Attend

For representatives of local governments, companies, etc.

Advance registration is required. Please check the official website for details and registration.

Shiga Venue: https://event.ricoh.co.jp/public/seminar/view/68556

Hikone Venue: https://event.ricoh.co.jp/public/seminar/view/68554

For Media Representatives

Please contact the inquiry contact below.

Contact Information

Ricoh Japan Co., Ltd. Shiga Branch Event Secretariat E-mail: zjc_event_shiga@jp.ricoh.com

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Company Information

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Ricoh Japan Co., Ltd.

Established

May 2, 1959

Representative

Toru Kasai, Representative Director, President and CEO

Number of Employees

17,088 (as of April 2026)

Number of Locations

337 locations (as of April 2026)

Head Office Location

Shiba Park First Building, 3-8-2 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Business Activities

Providing various solutions to support customers in various industries in solving management and operational challenges.

1. Sales of imaging equipment such as multifunction printers (MFPs) and printers, consumables, and ICT-related products, and provision of related solutions.

2. Support & Service (Maintenance of imaging equipment and ICT-related products, network construction and maintenance, ICT operation outsourcing)

3. System integration and software design/development

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