MODE to Speak and Exhibit at Findy-Hosted "Physical AI Development Conference 2026"

MODE, Inc. (Headquarters: California, USA; Japan Branch: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Manabu Ueda; hereinafter referred to as MODE), a startup from Silicon Valley that supports the utilization of on-site data, is pleased to announce that its CEO, Manabu Ueda, will be a speaker and the company will have an exhibition booth at the "Physical AI Development Conference 2026" technical conference hosted by Findy Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yuichiro Yamada; hereinafter referred to as Findy) on July 31, 2026 (Fri).

Event Overview

This conference, themed "How to Evolve Physical Systems with Software in the Cloud/AI Era," will bring together engineers and product leaders active in fields such as automotive, IoT, robotics, and industrial systems to discuss the creation of new value through the fusion of hardware and software.

At the MODE booth within the venue, we will showcase demonstrations of our IoT platform, "BizStack." We will introduce the latest user experience that allows for real-time integration of various on-site data and its utilization through AI-powered chat.

Event Name: Physical AI Development Conference 2026

Date and Time: July 31, 2026 (Fri) 9:15 AM - 7:00 PM

Venue: Congress Square Haneda (Ota-ku, Tokyo)

Organizer: Findy Inc.

Special Site: https://soft-hard-con.findy-tools.io/2026

Keynote Announcement

At this conference, CEO Manabu Ueda will deliver a keynote address. He will share MODE's initiatives and real-world examples to explain the forefront of on-site DX in an era where AI and IoT are converging, and how physical world data is transformed into value through software.

Speaking Time:

July 31, 2026 (Fri) 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM

Keynote Title:

"Why Software Doesn't Work Well in the Real World: The Design Challenges Faced at the Forefront of On-site DX"

Content:

While expectations for Physical AI are high, many industrial sites face challenges such as "implementation but non-usage" and "tool silos preventing integration." In this lecture, Manabu Ueda, CEO of MODE, a Silicon Valley-based startup that has practiced AI-driven IoT in industrial fields including logistics and construction, will visit Japan to unravel the essence of "the difficulty of handling the physical world with software." Assuming that humans do not act rationally, to what extent should automation be pursued, and where should human judgment be retained? Interspersed with examples of failures, we will explore the conditions for "systems that can continue to be used."

Speaker:

Manabu Ueda

CEO / Co-Founder, MODE, Inc.

Graduated from Waseda University Graduate School. Joined a company in Japan before moving to the US. In 2003, joined Google as the second Japanese engineer, primarily involved in the development of Google Maps. Later moved to Twitter, where as the sole Engineering Director, he led teams for official account verification and emergency support functions, gaining experience in managing development teams. In 2014, founded MODE, Inc. based in Silicon Valley with co-founder Ethan Kang, who is an alumnus of Yahoo!.

About BizStack

"BizStack" is an IoT platform that centrally integrates real-time on-site data and data from existing systems, enabling business efficiency and safety improvements through intuitive operations using AI.

It connects diverse data generated in "on-site" environments such as construction, manufacturing, and logistics, and can collect and analyze information in real-time from IoT data from sensors and cameras, existing business systems, SaaS, and more.

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About MODE

MODE is a Silicon Valley-based startup that develops and provides "BizStack," an IoT platform that supports the integration of real-time on-site data. The company supports the DX of many companies with an approach based on digital technology and on-site understanding to address challenges such as labor shortages and the personalization of operations faced by fields like construction, manufacturing, and logistics.

Company Profile

Company Name: MODE, Inc.

Representative: CEO / Co-Founder Manabu Ueda

Location: 1840 Gateway Dr. Suite 250 San Mateo, CA 94404 USA

Established: July 2014

Business Activities: Planning, development, and provision of the IoT platform "BizStack"

URL: https://www.tinkermode.jp