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Keynote / Special Speech 5/28 (THU)
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| 10:30 | 10:30 ～ 11:10K2-1 DOCOMO’s Initiatives Toward the 6G EraNTT DOCOMO, INC. Senior Vice President / General Manager of 6G-Tech Department Hiroyuki Oto Reception is Closed | |
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| 11:30 | 11:30 ～ 12:10K2-2 Connected Products, Stronger Business — Building Customer Engagement with AI and ConnectivitySORACOM, INC. Senior Technology EvangelistKouhei "Max" Matsushita Reception is Closed | |
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| 12:30 | 12:30 ～ 13:10K2-3 Kyoto University's Research and Development Focused on the 6G and Beyond 6G EraKYOTO UNIVERSITY Hiroshi Harada Reception is Closed | |
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| 13:30 | 13:30 ～ 14:10K2-4 A Game-Changing 5G System Is Set to Disrupt the Local 5G Market No core server. No annual license fees. And surprisingly affordable.WWW Inc. Chief EvangelistAtsushi Ueda Reception is Closed | |
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| 14:30 | 14:30 ～ 15:30S2-3 Causes and Challenges of Japan’s Labor Shortage: Three Essential Conditions for Accepting Foreign WorkersFreelance writer Aiki Hashimoto Reception is Closed | |
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| 15:30 | 15:30 ～ 16:10K2-6 Leveraging Private Wireless Networks in IoT and RoboticsNTT EAST, Inc. Executive Manager, Wireless&IoT Business Division, New Business Development Headquarters, Sales and Marketing Headquarters,Norikazu Watanabe Reception is Closed | |
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| 15:50 | 15:50 ～ 16:30S2-4 The Edge Environment Required by Physical AI and the Future of DXImpress Corp. Chair Editorial Board and Principal DX Research Director / Founding Editor-in-Chief of DIGITAL XMasahiro Shido Reception is Closed | |
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| 16:30 | 16:30 ～ 17:10K2-7 The Next-Generation Digital Society Supported by an Evolving Communications InfrastructureSoftBank Corp. Senior Vice President & CNOTeruyuki Oya Reception is Closed | |
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| 16:50 | 16:50 ～ 17:30S2-5 Key Points of the Two Logistics-Related Law AmendmentsSigma Administrative Scrivener Corporation Representative Administrative ScrivenerHiroki Sakamoto Reception is Closed | |
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Keynote / Special Speech 5/28 (THU)
5/28/2026 (THU) 10:30 ～ 11:10K2-1Keynote Speech Venue
DOCOMO’s Initiatives Toward the 6G Era
Looking ahead to the 2030s, when 6G is expected to enable new social and industrial paradigms, this session presents NTT DOCOMO’s initiatives and future direction, considering not only the evolution of communications infrastructure but also the growing adoption of AI and big-data utilization in everyday life and business.
NTT DOCOMO, INC.
Senior Vice President / General Manager of 6G-Tech Department Hiroyuki Oto
Hiroyuki Oto joined NTT in 1991. Subsequently led research and development projects on core network nodes and operation systems for commercial mobile networks up to 5G at NTT DOCOMO.
In 2016, realized the world’s first network function virtualization (NFV) running the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) software from multiple vendors, which was later expanded to other network nodes within the network.
Currently leading research and development projects focused on 5G Evolution & 6G, including wireless access networks, network architecture, and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN).
In 2016, realized the world’s first network function virtualization (NFV) running the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) software from multiple vendors, which was later expanded to other network nodes within the network.
Currently leading research and development projects focused on 5G Evolution & 6G, including wireless access networks, network architecture, and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN).
5/28/2026 (THU) 11:30 ～ 12:10K2-2Keynote Speech Venue
Connected Products, Stronger Business — Building Customer Engagement with AI and Connectivity
A common challenge in product-based businesses is that customer relationships often end after the sale. By incorporating wireless connectivity into products, companies can create ongoing customer touchpoints even after purchase. This not only opens up new revenue opportunities, but also creates ways to expand existing businesses.
In this session, we will introduce how connected products strengthen customer relationships and existing business models through real-world examples, such as monitoring services that maintain continuous engagement in daily life and predictive maintenance use cases that help prevent equipment failures before they occur.
We will also explore how the data generated from connected products can create new value through AI. In addition, the session will explain the architecture required to embed AI into products, as well as the wireless connectivity requirements needed to support these solutions.
SORACOM, INC.
Senior Technology EvangelistKouhei "Max" Matsushita
5/28/2026 (THU) 12:30 ～ 13:10K2-3Keynote Speech Venue
Kyoto University's Research and Development Focused on the 6G and Beyond 6G Era
KYOTO UNIVERSITY
Hiroshi Harada
5/28/2026 (THU) 13:30 ～ 14:10K2-4Keynote Speech Venue
A Game-Changing 5G System Is Set to Disrupt the Local 5G Market No core server. No annual license fees. And surprisingly affordable.
WWW Inc.
Chief EvangelistAtsushi Ueda
We have been involved in supporting 5G wireless technology since the early experimental stages conducted by mobile carriers, and we operate a testing facility that conducts performance testing on a wide range of carrier 5G and local 5G wireless devices sold in Japan, regardless of manufacturer.
Furthermore, we provide consulting services to companies considering the adoption of Local 5G, covering every phase from wireless equipment selection and radio wave propagation simulation to maintenance and operation, and we handle one of the largest numbers of such projects in Japan. We also provide detailed explanations of Japan’s Radio Wave Act, support for obtaining certifications, and comprehensive consulting on proof-of-concept trials and commercial cases to system integrators (SIers) offering Local 5G solutions and overseas 5G manufacturers seeking to enter the Japanese market.
Furthermore, we provide consulting services to companies considering the adoption of Local 5G, covering every phase from wireless equipment selection and radio wave propagation simulation to maintenance and operation, and we handle one of the largest numbers of such projects in Japan. We also provide detailed explanations of Japan’s Radio Wave Act, support for obtaining certifications, and comprehensive consulting on proof-of-concept trials and commercial cases to system integrators (SIers) offering Local 5G solutions and overseas 5G manufacturers seeking to enter the Japanese market.
5/28/2026 (THU) 15:30 ～ 16:10K2-6Keynote Speech Venue
Leveraging Private Wireless Networks in IoT and Robotics
NTT EAST, Inc.
Executive Manager, Wireless&IoT Business Division, New Business Development Headquarters, Sales and Marketing Headquarters,Norikazu Watanabe
5/28/2026 (THU) 16:30 ～ 17:10K2-7Keynote Speech Venue
The Next-Generation Digital Society Supported by an Evolving Communications Infrastructure
SoftBank Corp.
Senior Vice President & CNOTeruyuki Oya
5/28/2026 (THU) 14:30 ～ 15:30S2-3Special Speech Venue
Causes and Challenges of Japan’s Labor Shortage: Three Essential Conditions for Accepting Foreign Workers
Japanese transportation industry is projected to face a shortage of approximately 278,000 drivers by 2028. As the country’s working-age population continues to decline and the aging of the frontline workforce grows increasingly severe, competition for human resources is no longer confined to companies within the same sector. It now extends across blue-collar occupations and even among neighboring countries, making the acceptance of foreign workers an urgent and unavoidable issue.
At the same time, however, Japan’s systems for receiving foreign workers remain far from sufficient. Attitudes such as “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” can still be heard at worksites, together with persistent misunderstanding and prejudice, all of which influence how prospective foreign workers perceive Japan and the anxieties they may feel about coming here.
Drawing on many years of reporting on the transportation industry and the working realities of drivers, as well as extensive experience teaching Japanese language and culture to international students and expatriates from a wide range of countries, this session will delve, together with participants, into the requirements for accepting foreign drivers in the industry and the challenges involved.
Freelance writer
Aiki Hashimoto
5/28/2026 (THU) 15:50 ～ 16:30S2-4Special Speech Venue
The Edge Environment Required by Physical AI and the Future of DX
With the advent of the Generative AI era, interest is growing in Physical AI, which bridges the physical and digital world. There are also high expectations that Japan's expertise in manufacturing can be leveraged in this field. Physical AI requires an edge computing environment to operate. It is the environment that combines Generative AI, manufacturing, and edge computing that will create the value of Physical AI.
In this presentation, we will consider how our society and business will evolve from both technological and business perspectives, taking into account trends in physical AI and the edge computing that support it.
Impress Corp.
Chair Editorial Board and Principal DX Research Director / Founding Editor-in-Chief of DIGITAL XMasahiro Shido
Mr. Shido is the founding editor-in-chief of DIGITAL X published in October 2017 as a media for creating a digital future、In his current position since April 2026.
Since starting his career as a Staff writer at Nikkei McGraw-Hill (currently Nikkei BP), he has consistently conducted interviewing, writing, and editing on the themes of how technology is used in companies and society, and the value and impact of technology.
He is co-author of "DX Basic: the Practical Knowledge Required in the Digital Age'' (Impress). Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Mathematical Sciences in 1985, born at Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Since starting his career as a Staff writer at Nikkei McGraw-Hill (currently Nikkei BP), he has consistently conducted interviewing, writing, and editing on the themes of how technology is used in companies and society, and the value and impact of technology.
He is co-author of "DX Basic: the Practical Knowledge Required in the Digital Age'' (Impress). Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Mathematical Sciences in 1985, born at Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture.
5/28/2026 (THU) 16:50 ～ 17:30S2-5Special Speech Venue
Key Points of the Two Logistics-Related Law Amendments
Sigma Administrative Scrivener Corporation
Representative Administrative ScrivenerHiroki Sakamoto