AI Requirement Definition Summit 2026 to be held on June 11, featuring DeNA's Tomoko Namba and other public-private sector leaders

ROUTE06, provider of the AI requirement definition platform 'Acsim', will host the 'AI Requirement Definition Summit 2026: The Future of System Design in Japan, a Nation of Customization, Supported by AI Requirement Definition' on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO.

The summit is a venue where industry-leading speakers and practitioners gather under the theme of leveraging AI in requirement definition. Approximately 1,000 engineers and product professionals from corporate IT/DX departments, SIers, and SaaS companies will discuss ways to convert the 'gemba' (on-site) strength—the core competitive edge of Japanese firms—into AI-driven competitiveness.

All participating companies have been finalized, and the schedule and program for 'Hall A', which will feature key personnel from major corporations and government agencies, have been released.

About 'AI Requirement Definition Summit 2026'

Japanese companies have historically created unique value by integrating on-site wisdom into operations and meticulously tailoring their systems. At the heart of this was the precise customization tailored to real-world conditions. This approach fostered operational excellence, making business processes themselves a source of differentiation and supporting the competitiveness of Japanese firms.

Recently, however, the idea that 'standardization is righteousness' and 'customization equals inefficiency' has gained traction. While challenges like labor shortages and technical debt are real, abandoning the very customization that is Japan's strength could lead to a loss of competitiveness. What is needed is not to cease customization, but to evolve into a structure that allows for 'strategic customization'.

The key to this is 'requirement definition'—the process of articulating business needs and translating them into design. This area has long been plagued by 'person-dependency' relying on individual experience and intuition.

However, recent advancements in AI are expanding the possibilities to structure and utilize these insights within organizations.

At this event, professionals from IT/DX departments, SIers, and SaaS companies will gather to discuss, from a practical perspective, how to use AI to transform on-site knowledge into effective design.

Event Overview: - Name: AI Requirement Definition Summit 2026 - Date/Time: June 11, 2026 (Thu), 13:00–18:00 - Venue: TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO (TODA BUILDING 4F, 1-7-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) - Expected Attendees: 1,000 - Organizer: ROUTE06 - Support: Japan Business Federation (Keidanren)