Macnica's Hironaka Takatsuna from Innovation Strategic Business Headquarters to Speak at "Mobility Transformation 2026" on June 30 (Tue)
SmartDrive Co., Ltd. announced that Hironaka Takatsuna from Macnica, Inc. will speak at the mobility conference "Mobility Transformation 2026" to be held on June 30, 2026. Takatsuna will present a session titled "Autonomous Driving Deployable Today and the Future of Fleet DX: Social Implementation Model Envisioned by Navya x everfleet," discussing AI utilization in autonomous driving solutions and remote fleet management. The event will be held physically at Otemachi Mitsui Hall, and admission is free (prior registration required).
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SmartDrive Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Retsu Kitagawa; hereinafter "the Company"), which provides services utilizing mobility data, is pleased to announce that Hironaka Takatsuna of Macnica, Inc. (Headquarters: Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa; Representative Director and President: Kazumasa Hara; hereinafter "Macnica") will speak at "Mobility Transformation 2026" to be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
● Session Overview
Date and Time
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 16:50-17:20 (scheduled)
Session Title
Autonomous Driving Deployable Today and the Future of Fleet DX: Social Implementation Model Envisioned by Navya x everfleet
Speaker
● Hironaka Takatsuna
Section Manager, Section 1, CPS Solution Development Department, Smart City & Mobility Business Division, Innovation Strategic Business Headquarters, Macnica, Inc.
Macnica's Takatsuna, who will speak in this session, joined Suzuki Motor Corporation in 2008 as a chassis design engineer, engaging in development efficiency optimization through motion analysis. He then transitioned to the product planning department. From 2015, he was stationed in Germany as the European Product Planning Manager, where he promoted product strategy formulation and startup collaboration tailored to local markets. After serving as Product Communication Manager at Bose Automotive, he joined Macnica in 2024 and has been involved in formulating the strategy and planning/promoting surrounding services for the remote fleet management system "everfleet" for autonomous vehicles. In this session, titled "Autonomous Driving Deployable Today and the Future of Fleet DX: Social Implementation Model Envisioned by Navya x everfleet," he will discuss Macnica's autonomous driving solutions and how AI utilization in remote fleet management can contribute to labor-saving, efficiency, and ROI improvement.
The theme of this "Mobility Transformation 2026" is "AI and Data Change the Structure of the Automotive Business." As the mobility industry transitions from a labor-intensive business model to a "new revenue model" leveraging data and AI, the traditional automotive business model—previously fragmented into "selling," "repairing," "leasing," and "driving" vehicles—is reaching the limits of growth in single businesses due to factors such as population decline and labor shortages. On the other hand, the "data" generated from vehicles is starting to transform into an asset that involves other industries and forms a giant ecosystem. Under these circumstances, the Company believes that management decisions on how to build a new "revenue mechanism" through collaboration with other companies while leveraging their own strengths, rather than just DX for cost reduction, are critical. "Mobility Transformation 2026" provides opportunities to meet the most important strategic seeds to maximize business potential, along with various experts and corporate figures, on how to generate new "customer experiences" and "revenues." Information on sessions and speakers will be posted on the official website from time to time.
"Mobility Transformation" has received great responses in its previous four events. We look forward to welcoming many participants to this event, which is the first physical event in seven years.
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[Event Overview]
Event Name
Mobility Transformation 2026
Main Theme
AI and Data Change the Structure of the Automotive Business
Date and Time
June 30, 2026, 13:30-18:50 (Networking session from 17:40-18:50)
Venue
Otemachi Mitsui Hall (Otemachi One 3F, 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Capacity
Approximately 400 people
Admission Fee
Free (Prior registration required)
Registration
Please register from the following Mobility Transformation 2026 page.
https://mobility-transformation.com/conference/mx2026/
Organizers
SmartDrive Co., Ltd. / Mobility Transformation Co., Ltd.
● Session Overview
Date and Time
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 16:50-17:20 (scheduled)
Session Title
Autonomous Driving Deployable Today and the Future of Fleet DX: Social Implementation Model Envisioned by Navya x everfleet
Speaker
● Hironaka Takatsuna
Section Manager, Section 1, CPS Solution Development Department, Smart City & Mobility Business Division, Innovation Strategic Business Headquarters, Macnica, Inc.
Macnica's Takatsuna, who will speak in this session, joined Suzuki Motor Corporation in 2008 as a chassis design engineer, engaging in development efficiency optimization through motion analysis. He then transitioned to the product planning department. From 2015, he was stationed in Germany as the European Product Planning Manager, where he promoted product strategy formulation and startup collaboration tailored to local markets. After serving as Product Communication Manager at Bose Automotive, he joined Macnica in 2024 and has been involved in formulating the strategy and planning/promoting surrounding services for the remote fleet management system "everfleet" for autonomous vehicles. In this session, titled "Autonomous Driving Deployable Today and the Future of Fleet DX: Social Implementation Model Envisioned by Navya x everfleet," he will discuss Macnica's autonomous driving solutions and how AI utilization in remote fleet management can contribute to labor-saving, efficiency, and ROI improvement.
The theme of this "Mobility Transformation 2026" is "AI and Data Change the Structure of the Automotive Business." As the mobility industry transitions from a labor-intensive business model to a "new revenue model" leveraging data and AI, the traditional automotive business model—previously fragmented into "selling," "repairing," "leasing," and "driving" vehicles—is reaching the limits of growth in single businesses due to factors such as population decline and labor shortages. On the other hand, the "data" generated from vehicles is starting to transform into an asset that involves other industries and forms a giant ecosystem. Under these circumstances, the Company believes that management decisions on how to build a new "revenue mechanism" through collaboration with other companies while leveraging their own strengths, rather than just DX for cost reduction, are critical. "Mobility Transformation 2026" provides opportunities to meet the most important strategic seeds to maximize business potential, along with various experts and corporate figures, on how to generate new "customer experiences" and "revenues." Information on sessions and speakers will be posted on the official website from time to time.
"Mobility Transformation" has received great responses in its previous four events. We look forward to welcoming many participants to this event, which is the first physical event in seven years.
End
[Event Overview]
Event Name
Mobility Transformation 2026
Main Theme
AI and Data Change the Structure of the Automotive Business
Date and Time
June 30, 2026, 13:30-18:50 (Networking session from 17:40-18:50)
Venue
Otemachi Mitsui Hall (Otemachi One 3F, 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Capacity
Approximately 400 people
Admission Fee
Free (Prior registration required)
Registration
Please register from the following Mobility Transformation 2026 page.
https://mobility-transformation.com/conference/mx2026/
Organizers
SmartDrive Co., Ltd. / Mobility Transformation Co., Ltd.
FAQ
When will Mobility Transformation 2026 be held?
It will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 13:30 to 18:50 (including a networking reception from 17:40 to 18:50).
What is the venue, capacity, and participation fee for the event?
The venue is Otemachi Mitsui Hall (Otemachi One 3F, 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), the capacity is approximately 400 people, and participation is free (pre-registration required).
What is the title and scheduled time of the session featuring Hironaka Takatsuna from Macnica?
The title is 'Autonomous Driving Deployable Now, and the Fleet DX Beyond: A Social Implementation Model Visualized by Navya x everfleet', scheduled for 16:50 to 17:20 (tentative).
What is the main theme of Mobility Transformation 2026?
The main theme is 'AI and Data Transforming the Structure of the Automotive Business'.
Who is hosting the event and how can one apply?
It is hosted by Smart Drive Co., Ltd. and Mobility Transformation Co., Ltd. You can apply via the official event page (https://mobility-transformation.com/conference/mx2026/).