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桜の間 / Sakura Room

Keynote Session

Hitachi’s Vision Toward a “Harmonized Society”:
Achieving a Balance of Environment, Wellbeing, and Economic Growth

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has kept its unchanged mission to respond to the challenges faced by society with the power of technology and has widely expanded its business areas.

The world is currently amid unprecedented changes, including climate changes and rising geopolitical tensions, leading to increasingly complex and multifaceted social issues. Business leaders of today are now being challenged to find dynamic solutions to these problems.

Together with its customers, Hitachi aims to achieve together a "Harmonized Society," where environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. President & CEO Tokunaga will introduce the forefront of Hitachi’s initiatives along with the latest Lumada case studies.

Toshiaki Tokunaga

Hitachi, Ltd. Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO

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桜の間 / Sakura Room

Keynote Session

Hitachi’s Vision Toward a “Harmonized Society”:
Achieving a Balance of Environment, Wellbeing, and Economic Growth

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has kept its unchanged mission to respond to the challenges faced by society with the power of technology and has widely expanded its business areas.

The world is currently amid unprecedented changes, including climate changes and rising geopolitical tensions, leading to increasingly complex and multifaceted social issues. Business leaders of today are now being challenged to find dynamic solutions to these problems.

Together with its customers, Hitachi aims to achieve together a "Harmonized Society," where environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. President & CEO Tokunaga will introduce the forefront of Hitachi’s initiatives along with the latest Lumada case studies.

Toshiaki Tokunaga

Hitachi, Ltd. Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO

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Business Session

Backcasting from the Future with Multi-Stakeholders

Sustainability management cannot be achieved by simply extending the past-it requires backcasting from the future. As society, business, and investment increasingly intersect, we must rethink how decisions are made. This session explores future-oriented approaches including Future Design, ESG investing, and AI-driven scenario planning to uncover how we can collaboratively shape a sustainable future.

Keishiro Hara

Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Osaka Professor

Daisuke Toki

BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Japan Ltd. CEO・Representative Director & President

Megumu Tsuda

Hitachi, Ltd. Corporate Officer, General Manager of Group Environment Division and General Manager of Group Sustainability Division

【Moderator】
Maoko Kotani

Business News Anchor

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金の間 / Kin Room

Business Session

Integrating Energy and Digital Technology for a Sustainable Future

Japan's electric power system is facing growing uncertainty, which requires sustainable energy policies based on the S+3E principle. The industry must tackle challenges like achieving carbon neutrality amid rising electricity demand from AI and electrification, as well as addressing labor shortages due to an aging workforce.

In this session, we will introduce our efforts as True One Hitachi to provide sustainable energy to all-through digital solutions integrating IT and OT, and initiatives in Hitachi Energy and Nuclear Energy BU-aiming to contribute to a society where planetary boundaries, wellbeing and economic growth are in balance.

Andreas Schierenbeck

Hitachi, Ltd. Senior Vice President and Executive Officer,
Head of Energy Business, CEO of Power Grids Business Unit/ CEO of Hitachi Energy Ltd.

Ayako Suzuki

Hitachi GE Vernova Nuclear Energy, Ltd. General Manager, Nuclear Engineering and Product Division

Midori Kimei

Hitachi Energy Japan Ltd. Energy Consulting Senior Professional, Grid Automation Business Unit

【Moderator】
Kazumi Muraki

Carbon Recovering Research Agency Co., Ltd. President & CEO

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Business Session

Harmony of Environment, People, and Mobility through HMAX

Looking ahead to the rapid decline in the working population, it is essential to operate and maintain social infrastructure with less burden. Hitachi aims to support this through HMAX (Hyper Mobility Asset Expert), a platform for integrated data collection and analysis of railway operations, including train schedules, rolling stock, equipment, and power management. In this session, West Japan Railway Company will be invited to discuss various operation and maintenance solutions for the railway business and the future of sustainable mobility that can be maintained more safely, securely, and efficiently.

Tsuyoshi Tabuchi

West Japan Railway Company
Administrative Officer General Manager of Innovation Department,
Railway Operation Headquarters Professional Engineer

Yuichi Yagawa

Hitachi, Ltd.
President of Social Infrastructure Information System Division

Mika Nakamura

Hitachi Rail
Head of Strategy & Operations Excellence
Digital & AI

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Business Session

Regenerative Medicine to Realize Happiness and Wellbeing

Today, as global climate change emerges various social challenges, there is an increasing demand to realize individual happiness and well-being. In order to overcome incurable diseases, cutting-edge technologies like iPS cells are expected to become widely available. The Hitachi Group is working toward the early realization of industrialized regenerative medicine, collaborating with pharmaceutical companies, academia, public institutions, and related firms. This session will highlight a joint initiative with the CiRA Foundation in Nakanoshima, Osaka, and will discuss progress and future prospects from both corporate and academic perspectives.

Masayoshi Tsukahara

CiRA Foundation Executive Director, Head Research and Development Center

Yusuke Kazama

Hitachi, Ltd. General Manager, Water & Environment Business Division, Industrial AI Business Unit
Hitachi Plant Services Co., Ltd. President & Representative Director

【Moderator】
Kanae Takeuchi

Broadcaster

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Business Session

Exploring “IKIGAI” in the Digital and AI Era:
Improving the well-being of workers

As the population ages and the birthrate declines, many industries are facing severe labor shortages, and the manufacturing sector is no exception. Hitachi, with its extensive experience in managing mission-critical social infrastructure, is leveraging data and technology to address various on-site challenges, including the Inheritance of technology and know-how.

In this session, inspired by the global bestseller “IKIGAI-The essential Japanese way to fining your purpose in life” by our guest Dr. Kenichiro Mogi, we will explore the well-being of workers who will drive the future of the manufacturing industry.

Dr. Kenichiro Mogi

Neuroscientist

Jun Abe

Hitachi, Ltd. Representative Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer

【Moderator】
Yoshimitsu Kaji

Hitachi, Ltd. Senior Principal, Lumada Innovation Hub