Addressing the '2024 Problem': Nauto CEO Stefan Heck and Logistics Leaders to Speak at '1st Zero Accident Management Summit 2026' on June 10

Nauto Japan LLC, provider of the AI-powered fleet safety management platform 'Nauto,' has announced that Stefan Heck, CEO of U.S.-based Nauto Inc., and Yuki Akai, President of Nauto Japan, will speak at the '1st Zero Accident Management Summit 2026' on June 10, 2026. The summit is organized by 'LOGISTICS TODAY,' Japan's leading logistics business media outlet.

The event addresses multifaceted challenges in the logistics and transportation sectors, such as driver shortages and stricter safety regulations. Industry leaders will discuss 'Safety as a Management Priority' and the strategic use of 'AI and Data.'

### Background: Redefining Safety as a Strategic Priority Japan's logistics industry is facing a transformative era characterized by the '2024 Problem,' including severe labor shortages and intensified safety obligations. Accidents, particularly involving heavy trucks, can cause catastrophic financial losses and damage a company's social credibility. Despite this, many firms still relegate safety to site-level responsibilities or simple tool implementation. This summit aims to provide a roadmap for fostering an 'organizational safety culture' using technology, targeted at executives and fleet managers.

### Event Overview - **Date:** June 10, 2026 (Wed) 13:00 – 16:00 (Networking session at venue until 17:00) - **Format:** Hybrid (Kioicho Conference, Tokyo + YouTube Live) - **Fee:** Free (Pre-registration required) - **Capacity:** 200 in-person / 400 online - **Organizer:** Zero Accident Management Summit 2026 Executive Committee (LOGISTICS TODAY / Nauto Japan) - **Target Audience:** Executives, fleet managers, and site supervisors in logistics - **Registration:** https://www.logi-today.com/952798

### About Nauto Established in June 2017 as the Japanese subsidiary of Silicon Valley-based Nauto, Inc., Nauto Japan provides the 'Nauto' AI safety management platform. Since its 2018 launch in Japan, the platform has been adopted by over 700 companies, accumulating over 5.6 billion km of driving data as of May 2026.