What is the purpose of the Chugoku-Shikoku DX Summit 2026?

The purpose is to promote the transformation of regional companies in the Chugoku-Shikoku area and to create co-creation through cross-industry and cross-company collaboration, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of the entire region.

What is the theme of this year's summit?

This year's theme is 'AI Transformation Beyond DX.' It will cover practical examples and solutions based on the spread of generative AI and AI agents.

What is planned for the first part of the program?

The first part includes a keynote speech by the representative of INDUSTRIAL-X, practical case sessions by local companies (Kita-Takai Electric, Kopros, Fujiwara Technoart, BEMAC), and real-time generation demonstrations of AI applications.

What will happen during the networking session in the second part?

During the networking session, a meet-and-greet for attendees and participating companies, as well as a 'Free DX Consultation Session' by INDUSTRIAL-X (pre-registration required, limited to 4 companies), will be held for on-site participants.

Which companies are recommended to attend?

All companies are encouraged to attend, from those who have not yet started on DX to those exploring the next steps with AI, to find hints directly applicable to their own challenges.

Chushikoku DX Summit 2026: Accelerating Regional Industry via AI Transformation

Published May 25, 2026 5:30 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 5:00 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

INDUSTRIAL-X and the Chugoku Economic Federation will host 'Chushikoku DX Summit 2026' on July 7, 2026. The event focuses on 'AI Transformation' as the next step of DX, featuring live AI app generation demos and case studies from local business leaders.

INDUSTRIAL-X Co., Ltd., together with the Chugoku Economic Federation, is pleased to announce the 'Chushikoku DX Summit 2026' on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. This business conference is designed to support the transformation of regional companies in the Chushikoku area.

The theme for this year is 'AI Transformation as an extension of DX.' The summit aims to bridge the perspectives of management, business units, and the front lines. Recognizing that many regional SMEs struggle with limited talent and information for solo DX/AI initiatives, the event provides a platform for 'horizontal collaboration' and co-creation across industry boundaries.

Program Overview:

<Part 1: DX Seminar> 1. Keynote: 'Is AI an extension of DX or a discontinuity? The essence of Business Redesign in Corporate Transformation' (Tomonori Yako, CEO of INDUSTRIAL-X). 2. Session 1: 'How front-line data connects to AI—the reality of operational transformation' (Yoshikazu Haba, Managing Director of Kitaka Denki; Takashi Miyazaki, Managing Director of Copros). 3. Session 2: 'From operational reform to business transformation—Value creation models in the AI era' (Kana Fujiwara, Vice President of Fujiwara Techno-Art; Daisuke Nakauchi, Executive Officer of BEMAC). 4. Session 3: 'How AI changes operations—Live session generating apps on the spot.'

<Part 2: Networking> *For on-site participants - Participant Networking Party: Free exchange between speakers and attendees, featuring ice-breakers and knowledge sharing. - Free Individual DX Consultation (Pre-registration required, limited to 4 companies): Direct support for identifying challenges and creating roadmaps using INDUSTRIAL-X's 'Boundary Challenge Map.'

Whether a company has yet to begin DX or is seeking its next move with AI, this summit offers clues directly linked to solving business challenges.

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