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13:00-13:30｜KN01-01
桜の間 / Sakura Room
Keynote Session
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
Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO
Hitachi, Ltd.
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13:00-13:30｜KN01-01
桜の間 / Sakura Room
Keynote Session
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
Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO
Hitachi, Ltd.
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13:00-13:30｜KN01-01
桜の間 / Sakura Room
Keynote Session
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
Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO
Hitachi, Ltd.
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Hitachi’s Vision Toward a “Harmonized Society”: Achieving a Balance of Environment, Wellbeing, and Economic Growth
#Sustainability & Environment
Backcasting from the Future with Multi-Stakeholders
#Future Energy
Integrating Energy and Digital Technology for a Sustainable Future
#Future Cities
Harmony of Environment, People, and Mobility through HMAX
#Quality of Life
Regenerative Medicine to Realize Happiness and Wellbeing
#Digital-Centric
Exploring “IKIGAI” in the Digital and AI Era: Improving the well-being of workers
#Future Energy
Digital Solutions to Support Uncertainty in the Energy Sector
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13:00-13:30｜KN01-01
桜の間 / Sakura Room
Keynote Session
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
Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO
Hitachi, Ltd.
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13:00-13:30｜KN01-01
桜の間 / Sakura Room
Keynote Session
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
Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO
Hitachi, Ltd.
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13:00-13:30｜KN01-01
桜の間 / Sakura Room
Keynote Session
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
Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO
Hitachi, Ltd.
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10:50-11:40｜BS01-02
桜の間 / Sakura Room
Business Session
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
Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
The University of Osaka
Daisuke Toki
CEO・Representative Director & President
BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Japan Ltd.
Megumu Tsuda
Corporate Officer, General Manager of Group Environment Division and General Manager of Group Sustainability Division
Hitachi, Ltd.
【Moderator】
Maoko Kotani
Business News Anchor
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10:50-11:40｜BS01-02
桜の間 / Sakura Room
Business Session
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
Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
The University of Osaka
Daisuke Toki
CEO・Representative Director & President
BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Japan Ltd.
Megumu Tsuda
Corporate Officer, General Manager of Group Environment Division and General Manager of Group Sustainability Division
Hitachi, Ltd.
【Moderator】
Maoko Kotani
Business News Anchor
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10:50-11:40｜BS01-02
桜の間 / Sakura Room
Business Session
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
Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
The University of Osaka
Daisuke Toki
CEO・Representative Director & President
BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Japan Ltd.
Megumu Tsuda
Corporate Officer, General Manager of Group Environment Division and General Manager of Group Sustainability Division
Hitachi, Ltd.
【Moderator】
Maoko Kotani
Business News Anchor
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11:50-12:40｜BS01-03
金の間 / Kin Room
Business Session
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
Senior Vice President and Executive Officer,
Head of Energy Business, CEO of Power Grids Business Unit
Hitachi, Ltd.
CEO of Hitachi Energy Ltd.
Ayako Suzuki
General Manager
Nuclear Engineering and Product Division
Hitachi GE Vernova Nuclear Energy, Ltd.
Midori Kimei
Energy Consulting Senior Professional
Grid Automation Business Unit
Hitachi Energy Japan Ltd.
【Moderator】
Kazumi Muraki
President & CEO
Carbon Recovering Research Agency Co., Ltd.
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11:50-12:40｜BS01-03
金の間 / Kin Room
Business Session
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
Senior Vice President and Executive Officer,
Head of Energy Business, CEO of Power Grids Business Unit
Hitachi, Ltd.
CEO of Hitachi Energy Ltd.
Ayako Suzuki
General Manager
Nuclear Engineering and Product Division
Hitachi GE Vernova Nuclear Energy, Ltd.
Midori Kimei
Energy Consulting Senior Professional
Grid Automation Business Unit
Hitachi Energy Japan Ltd.
【Moderator】
Kazumi Muraki
President & CEO
Carbon Recovering Research Agency Co., Ltd.
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11:50-12:40｜BS01-03
金の間 / Kin Room
Business Session
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
Senior Vice President and Executive Officer,
Head of Energy Business, CEO of Power Grids Business Unit
Hitachi, Ltd.
CEO of Hitachi Energy Ltd.
Ayako Suzuki
General Manager
Nuclear Engineering and Product Division
Hitachi GE Vernova Nuclear Energy, Ltd.
Midori Kimei
Energy Consulting Senior Professional
Grid Automation Business Unit
Hitachi Energy Japan Ltd.
【Moderator】
Kazumi Muraki
President & CEO
Carbon Recovering Research Agency Co., Ltd.
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14:00-14:50｜BS01-04
金の間 / Kin Room
Business Session
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
Administrative Officer General Manager of Innovation Department,
Railway Operation Headquarters Professional Engineer
West Japan Railway Company
Yuichi Yagawa
President of Social Infrastructure Information System Division
Hitachi, Ltd.
Mika Nakamura
Head of Strategy & Operations Excellence
Digital & AI
Hitachi Rail
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14:00-14:50｜BS01-04
金の間 / Kin Room
Business Session
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
Administrative Officer General Manager of Innovation Department,
Railway Operation Headquarters Professional Engineer
West Japan Railway Company
Yuichi Yagawa
President of Social Infrastructure Information System Division
Hitachi, Ltd.
Mika Nakamura
Head of Strategy & Operations Excellence
Digital & AI
Hitachi Rail
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14:00-14:50｜BS01-04
金の間 / Kin Room
Business Session
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
Administrative Officer General Manager of Innovation Department,
Railway Operation Headquarters Professional Engineer
West Japan Railway Company
Yuichi Yagawa
President of Social Infrastructure Information System Division
Hitachi, Ltd.
Mika Nakamura
Head of Strategy & Operations Excellence
Digital & AI
Hitachi Rail
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15:20-16:10｜BS01-05
金の間 / Kin Room
Business Session
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
Executive Director, Head Research and Development Center
CiRA Foundation
Yusuke Kazama
General Manager
Water & Environment Business Division, Industrial AI Business Unit
Hitachi, Ltd.
President & Representative Director
Hitachi Plant Services Co., Ltd.
【Moderator】
Kanae Takeuchi
Broadcaster
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15:20-16:10｜BS01-05
金の間 / Kin Room
Business Session
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
Executive Director, Head Research and Development Center
CiRA Foundation
Yusuke Kazama
General Manager
Water & Environment Business Division, Industrial AI Business Unit
Hitachi, Ltd.
President & Representative Director
Hitachi Plant Services Co., Ltd.
【Moderator】
Kanae Takeuchi
Broadcaster
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15:20-16:10｜BS01-05
金の間 / Kin Room
Business Session
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
Executive Director, Head Research and Development Center
CiRA Foundation
Yusuke Kazama
General Manager
Water & Environment Business Division, Industrial AI Business Unit
Hitachi, Ltd.
President & Representative Director
Hitachi Plant Services Co., Ltd.
【Moderator】
Kanae Takeuchi
Broadcaster
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16:40-17:30｜BS01-06
金の間 / Kin Room
Business Session
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
Representative Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer
Hitachi, Ltd.
【Moderator】
Yoshimitsu Kaji
Senior Principal
Lumada Innovation Hub
Hitachi, Ltd.
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16:40-17:30｜BS01-06
金の間 / Kin Room
Business Session
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
Representative Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer
Hitachi, Ltd.
【Moderator】
Yoshimitsu Kaji
Senior Principal
Lumada Innovation Hub
Hitachi, Ltd.
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16:40-17:30｜BS01-06
金の間 / Kin Room
Business Session
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
Representative Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer
Hitachi, Ltd.
【Moderator】
Yoshimitsu Kaji
Senior Principal
Lumada Innovation Hub
Hitachi, Ltd.
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9:00-9:00｜DS03-03
Seminar
Energy Portfolio Management (EPM) provides flexible, scalable solutions with AI-driven analytics for energy operations, enhancing decision-making and profitability. In this session, PROMOD, a power generation and transmission modeling system that provides a range of planning capabilities including zonal and nodal price forecasting, TRMTracker, a front-to-back energy trading and risk management (ETRM) software platform and Nostradamus AI a cloud-based software that quickly generates AI based accurate forecasts for energy generation, market pricing, load, and more are presented.
John Connors
APAC Sales Lead, Energy Portfolio Management
Grid Automation Business Unit
Hitachi Energy
Midori Kimei
Energy Consulting Senior Professional
Grid Automation Business Unit
Hitachi Energy Japan Ltd.
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9:00-9:00｜DS03-03
Seminar
Energy Portfolio Management (EPM) provides flexible, scalable solutions with AI-driven analytics for energy operations, enhancing decision-making and profitability. In this session, PROMOD, a power generation and transmission modeling system that provides a range of planning capabilities including zonal and nodal price forecasting, TRMTracker, a front-to-back energy trading and risk management (ETRM) software platform and Nostradamus AI a cloud-based software that quickly generates AI based accurate forecasts for energy generation, market pricing, load, and more are presented.
John Connors
APAC Sales Lead, Energy Portfolio Management
Grid Automation Business Unit
Hitachi Energy
Midori Kimei
Energy Consulting Senior Professional
Grid Automation Business Unit
Hitachi Energy Japan Ltd.
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9:00-9:00｜DS03-03
Seminar
Energy Portfolio Management (EPM) provides flexible, scalable solutions with AI-driven analytics for energy operations, enhancing decision-making and profitability. In this session, PROMOD, a power generation and transmission modeling system that provides a range of planning capabilities including zonal and nodal price forecasting, TRMTracker, a front-to-back energy trading and risk management (ETRM) software platform and Nostradamus AI a cloud-based software that quickly generates AI based accurate forecasts for energy generation, market pricing, load, and more are presented.
John Connors
APAC Sales Lead, Energy Portfolio Management
Grid Automation Business Unit
Hitachi Energy
Midori Kimei
Energy Consulting Senior Professional
Grid Automation Business Unit
Hitachi Energy Japan Ltd.
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