AI x Requirements Definition to Transform Japanese Companies' "On-site Capabilities" into Next-Gen Competitiveness. ROUTE06 Announces "AI Requirements Definition Summit 2026"!

ROUTE06 Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takashi Endo), provider of the AI requirements definition tool "Acsim," will host the "AI Requirements Definition Summit 2026 ~The Future of System Design in Japan, a Customization Powerhouse, Supported by AI Requirements Definition~" on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO.

This event will focus on the utilization of AI in requirements definition, bringing together SIers, IT/DX departments of operating companies, and engineers and product stakeholders from SaaS companies. It will serve as a forum to discuss how to transform the "on-site capabilities," a recognized strength of Japanese companies, into a competitive advantage through AI.

Tomoko Namba, Representative Director and Chairperson of DeNA Co., Ltd., will deliver the keynote speech. The event is officially supported by the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren). Additional program details and speakers will be announced sequentially on the official website.

◼️ About "AI Requirements Definition Summit 2026"

Japanese companies have historically created unique value by meticulously incorporating on-site knowledge into operations and finely crafting systems. At the heart of this has been precise customization tailored to actual on-site conditions. This accumulation has fostered operational excellence, where the operations themselves are a source of differentiation, supporting the competitiveness of Japanese companies.

On the other hand, in recent years, ideas such as "standardization is justice" and "customization = inefficiency" have gained traction. While it is true that challenges like labor shortages and technical debt exist, abandoning customization itself, which is a strength of Japan, could lead to a loss of competitiveness. What is needed now is not to stop customization, but to evolve into a "structure that allows strategic customization."

The key to this is "requirements definition," which involves verbalizing operations and demands and translating them into design. For many years, this area has been plagued by "personal dependency" relying on experience and intuition. However, with recent advancements in AI, the possibility of structuring requirements definition knowledge and sharing/utilizing it within organizations is expanding.

At this event, SIers, IT/DX departments of operating companies, and engineers and product stakeholders from SaaS companies will gather to discuss, from a practical perspective, how to transform on-site knowledge into design using AI.

◼️ Event Outline

Event Name: AI Requirements Definition Summit 2026 ~The Future of System Design in Japan, a Customization Powerhouse, Supported by AI Requirements Definition~

Date & Time: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 13:00-18:00

Venue: TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO (Toda Hall & Conference Tokyo) 4F, TODA BUILDING, 1-7-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Expected Attendees: 1,000 (planned)

Organizer: ROUTE06 Co., Ltd.

Supported by: Japan Business Federation (Keidanren)

Official Website: https://ai-requirement-definition-summit.com/2026

◼️ Speakers (Partial list, in no particular order)

・ Tomoko Namba, Representative Director and Chairperson, DeNA Co., Ltd. (Keynote Speech)

・ Toshiyuki Ohira, Counselor (Digital & AI), Cabinet Office Regulatory Reform Promotion Office

・ Ryuichi Kaiura, General Manager, AI Technology Department, Technology Innovation Headquarters, NTT DATA Group Corporation

・ Tomohiko Fujimaki, Technical Sales, Automation Platform, Software Engineering Division, Technology Business Unit, IBM Japan, Ltd.

・ Yuji Hirose, General Manager, Technology Transformation Headquarters, Application Service Division, Hitachi, Ltd.

・ Kenji Hiramoto, Senior Executive Officer, Director of Digital Platform Center / Deputy Director & Secretary General of AI Safety Institute, Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA)

・ Hirokazu Takahashi, Group Manager, DX & Business Process Reform Group, Business & IT Strategy Consulting Department, Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.

・ Tatsuya Tominaga, Section Chief, Linear Development Headquarters, Chuo Shinkansen Promotion Headquarters, Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central)

・ Shutaro Kunimasa, Assistant Manager, Business Analysis Center, DX Planning Department, Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

・ Yudai Nakayama, Chief Data Officer, Data Innovation Center, AEON Co., Ltd.

・ Shu Nakahara, Chief AI Strategist, Hakuhodo DY ONE Inc.

・ Yuki Matsumoto, Representative Director & CTO, LayerX Inc.

*Further speakers and program details will be announced sequentially on the official website.

◼️ Call for Sponsors

This event is seeking sponsor companies that can jointly promote the strengthening of Japanese companies' competitiveness and social implementation through AI and requirements definition. Various sponsor plans offer diverse opportunities, such as disseminating corporate/service technologies and case studies, and exposure within the event.

Examples of Sponsor Benefits:

・ Sponsor Session Presentation

・ Exhibition Booth

・ Creation and Publication of Interview Articles

・ CM Video Screening

For details on sponsor plans and applications, please contact us at:

Contact: acsim-marketing@route06.co.jp

◼️ About ROUTE06

ROUTE06 is a startup redefining product development through co-creation between humans and AI. Centered on a user experience that integrates natural language dialogue and intuitive node UI, we provide AI-driven development platforms such as Acsim (requirements design), Giselle (AI agent construction), and Liam (database design). We cover all stages of design, implementation, and operation, innovating development speed and quality. Leveraging our track record in system development for major corporations and modern product development expertise, we aim for a future where all product builders, from large system integrators to startups, can freely bring their ideas to life.

Location: 9F Marunouchi Kitaguchi Building, 1-6-5 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005

Established: January 24, 2020

Representative: Takashi Endo, Representative Director

Business Activities: AI-driven development platforms, AI introduction/utilization support, system development/consulting

URL: https://route06.com/jp

◼️ Contact Information

ROUTE06 Co., Ltd. Public Relations

Email: acsim-marketing@route06.co.jp

Tel: 050-1741-2091