The Robot Revolution & Industrial IoT International Symposium 2025 – The future of Data-Driven Manufacturing: Collaboration and Transformation

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2025.10.21 Tue. 10:00-17:20@ 12F Takadanobaba Center Bidg. Shinjyuku,Tokyo + Online
Register here (by 2025.10.16)

We are pleased to announce that the Robot Revolution & Industrial IoT International Symposium 2025, titled “The Future of Data-Driven Manufacturing: Collaboration and Transformation”, will be held. With the spread of IoT and ongoing technological innovation, the environment surrounding data utilization has been undergoing significant change. In manufacturing, business transformation through data use is increasingly required, built on interoperability as well as the alignment of institutions, technologies, and operations. It is essential for stakeholders in Japan and abroad to work together to shape a shared vision for the future and turn it into action. This symposium will bring together leaders and experts from around the world to discuss trends in data collaboration in manufacturing and how to address them.

Furthermore, in light of the emerging digital ecosystem, this symposium is designed as a forum to recognize global trends and share the challenges Japan must address to remain a global leader. It will be an excellent opportunity to build knowledge and networks toward achieving sustainable and competitive social innovation. We look forward to your participation.

Organizer

Robot Revolution & Industrial IoT Initiative

Co-Organizer　

Support

Gold sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Endorsement

Industrial Value Chain Initiative	Japan Society for Research Policy and Innovation Management
System Innovation Center	Data Society Alliance（DSA）	Association for Technical Aids, Inc.
German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan)	Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan（IPA)	Communications and Information Network Association of Japan（CIAJ)
Manufacturing Science and Technology Center（MSTC)	ZEN-NOH	Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association（JEITA)
OPC Foundation Japan	Object Management Group (OMG)	Japan Robot Association
The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers(JSME)	Japan Machinery Federation(JMF)	Japan Industrial Management Association
Japan Federation of Construction Contractors	Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association	The Japan Society of Industrial Machinery Manufacturers
Japan Electric Measuring Instruments Manufacturers’ Association (JEMIMA)	The Japan Electrical Manufacturers´ Association(JEMA)	Japan Society for Research Policy and Innovation Management
Japan Auto Parts Industries Association	The Japan Institute of Industrial Engineering	Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.
NIPPON ELECTRIC CONTROL TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Program　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

■Oct. 21st, 2025 12F Takadanobaba Center Bidg.Tokyo and Online

［Opening］

(1) 10:00-10:05　Opening
Mr. Kazuyuki Tagawa (Managemant Secretary, RRI)

(2) 10:05-10:10　Opening
Ms. Chizuru Suga (Director of DX Policy Planning and Coordination for the Manufacturing Industry,Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)

(3) 10:10-10:15 Opening　
Mr. Markus Heß (Deputy Director General, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy）

［Session 1］Building Digital Ecosystems

We will examine the formation of digital ecosystems in manufacturing and the expectations of participants through initiatives in both Japan and Germany. Challenges in social implementation will also be addressed, providing input for Japan’s consideration of data spaces.

(1) 10:15-10:30 Status-quo in Germany: A holistic approach to foster data ecosystems
Mr. Markus Heß (Deputy Director General, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy）

(2) 10:30-10:45 Future Prospects of the Ouranos Ecosystem
Mr.Yuji Ikai (Director, Office of Digital Strategy and International Affairs, Commerce and Information Policy Bureau)

　The “Ouranos Ecosystem” is an initiative involving cross-company and cross-sector collaboration to build platforms for data and system integration.
This aims to promote new value creation through digitalization and achieve both the resolution of societal challenges -such as realizing a decarbonized society and circular economy- and innovation.
This presentation will provide an overview of the importance of industrial data integration, measures and challenges for societal implementation, and prospects for cross-border data circulation, including the securing of international interoperability.

(3) 10:45-11:00　Scaling Industrial Data Ecosystems and Industrial AI: A Global Collaborative Approach　

Mr. Thomas Hahn (Plattform Industrie 4.0 / Fellow, Siemens AG)
　

Industrial supply chains are global, making it essential for industrial data ecosystems to be designed globally from day one to create business opportunities. This demands international cooperation, as no single entity or region can achieve it alone.
Our successful 10-year cooperation with Japan exemplifies this, where we’ve jointly developed and implemented strategies, sharing results via white papers and demonstrators. We understand that each country’s existing infrastructures and regulations must be cleverly integrated. Through initiatives like International Manufacturing-X (IMX), we explore concepts for technical interoperability and develop prototypes like the IMX Battery Passport demonstrator for proof-of-concept validation.
This work establishes a crucial foundation for an internationally scalable data economy. By leveraging data, AI models, and human talent, we will establish Industrial AI and drive its economic success.

(4) 11:00-11:15 Initiatives toward industrial data spaces era in Japan
Dr. Naohiko Irie (Co-chair person, WG1, RRI / Senior Strategist, Infrastructure Control System Division, Social Infrastructure Systems Business Unit, Hitachi Ltd.)

Following the global trend of building industrial data spaces such as Catena-X and Manufacturing-X, there are also activities in Japan to build and utilize industrial data spaces such as the Ouranos Ecosystem. This presentation provides an overview of the domestic activities towards building industrial data spaces and implementing them in industry, including the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) and related ministries and agencies. It also discusses future directions from the perspective of international collaboration and industrial growth.

(5) 11:15-12:00 Panel Discussion
【Panelist】
Mr. Markus Heß (Deputy Director General, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy）
Mr.Yuji Ikai (Director, Office of Digital Strategy and International Affairs, Commerce and Information Policy Bureau)
Ms. Nadine Kanja (Plattform Industrie 4.0 / Head of Industry Business Unit Automotive & Industry Data Ecosystems, SAP SE)

Dr. Naohiko Irie (Co-chair person, WG1, RRI / Senior Strategist, Infrastructure Control System Division, Social Infrastructure Systems Business Unit, Hitachi Ltd.)

【Moderator】
Mr. Shuhei Sugie (CEO, Innovation Research Institute LLC)

Manufacturing is being called upon to adapt to carbon neutrality, ensure traceability, and shift business models toward servitization. To achieve this, data utilization and data collaboration are essential, and the necessary frameworks are being developed as cooperative domains across countries.

In this panel discussion, we will deepen our understanding of the progress of data space development in Japan and Germany, share challenges, examine areas and content of international collaboration, and create the actions needed to shape the future of manufacturing.

12:00-13:00　Interactive XR Demo　
During the break, experts from Plattform Industrie 4.0 will conduct a hands-on “Factory-X” demonstration using XR glasses. (powered by PI4.0/LNI4.0)

［Session ２］Leaders Dialogue: Industrial Sustainability

Building on last year’s report, we will invite global thought leaders to share regional developments and help shape a global vision for industrial digitalization. Each speaker will present their own “worldview”—including future scenarios and current challenges—and together we will examine data-driven society, human–machine collaboration, and the role of AI in the future.

(1) 13:00-13:05 Opening
Dr. Youichi Nonaka　(International Standard AG, RRI / Corporate Chief Researcher, Hitachi Ltd.)

(2) 13:05-15:00 Panel Discussion
【Panelist】
Mr. Thomas Hahn (Plattform Industrie 4.0 / Fellow, Siemens AG)

Prof. Ragu Athinarayanan (Professor of Smart Manufacturing & Industrial Informatics, Purdue University)

Prof. Fumihiko Kimura (Chairman of International Standard AG, RRI / Professor Emeritus, The university of Tokyo)

【Moderator】
Dr. Youichi Nonaka (International Standard AG, RRI / Corporate Chief Researcher, Hitachi Ltd.)

The manufacturing industry is facing an increasingly challenging environment, with intensifying natural disasters, growing geopolitical risks, and so on. Furthermore, securing talented personnel has long been a top priority for the manufacturing industry’s business continuity, and efforts to apply generative AI and automated equipment to business operations have presented a talent bottleneck.

Against these labor and global environmental challenges, experts from Japan, the United States, and Europe have been discussing the sustainability of the manufacturing industry for one and a half years. Finally, we have published a discussion paper defining the issues that need to be addressed through international collaboration and outlining solutions.

In this panel discussion, the panelists will address the issues and solutions discussed, focusing on practical challenges in Japan, the United States, and Europe, and then re-examine the solutions. We will then propose recommendations for the sustainability of the manufacturing industry.

We hope that these discussions will provide you with some insights into the future of manufacturing.

15:00-15:20　Interactive XR Demo
During the break, experts from Plattform Industrie 4.0 will conduct a hands-on “Factory-X” demonstration using XR glasses. (powered by PI4.0/LNI4.0)

［Session ３］Japan-Germany Expert Forum

The collaboration between Plattform Industrie 4.0 and RRI, which began in 2016, marks its 10th year this year. Building on more than 90 expert dialogues on standardization and industrial security, the partnership has worked to enhance interoperability and trustworthiness in manufacturing data spaces. In this session, we will update the joint paper for the next phase of activities and discuss practical approaches to linking Japanese and German policies, standards, and implementations in response to evolving digital technologies such as data spaces and AI.

(1) 15:20-15:40 Collaboration for future growth
Mr. Kazuo Nakashima (GM, Industrial IoT, RRI)

Ms. Nadine Kanja (Plattform Industrie 4.0 / Head of Industry Business Unit Automotive & Industry Data Ecosystems, SAP SE)

Ten years after the start of the collaboration in 2016, PI4.0 and RRI are entering a new era of collaboration. In addition to looking back on the achievements made so far, the two organizations will share their perspectives and discuss the vision for future collaboration.

(2) 15:40-16:05 Advancing semantic interoperability for the future of manufacturing transformation
Dr. Jens Gayko (Standardization Council Industrie 4.0, Managing Director)

Dr. Hitoshi Komoto (International Standard AG, RRI / National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems Research Center (ICPS), Connected Factory Research Team, Chief Senior Researcher)

Reviewing the achievements of Japan-Germany collaboration in advancing international standardization, and in response to recent developments in manufacturing such as data spaces, generative AI, and the circular economy and so on, we have organized the list of challenges into three categories: short-term, medium-term, and long-term.

As short-term thema, we focus on semantic interoperability. By utilizing semantic interoperability, we aim to data collaboration across regulatory boundaries among different regions and among companies’ engineering data, thereby facilitating the creation of new value through digital ecosystem.

(3) 16:05-16:30 Industrial Trustworthiness and Security
Dr. Wolfgang Klasen（Plattform Industrie 4.0 WG3 / Siemens AG）

Mr.Hirozumi Eki (Industrial Security AG,RRI/ ARGO GRAPHICS INC.)

Introducing the PI4.0–RRI joint work on Industrial Trustworthiness and Security and its future direction. Centered on PRD trustworthiness, this presentation highlights challenges in data-space collaboration and AI utilization—framed by TWE, TWC, and the Chain of Trust—and outlines next steps to enhance trust across the supply chain.

(4) 16:30-16:55 Collaboration on Business Model
Prof. Dr. Nils Madeja (Plattform Industrie 4.0 AG6 /Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen)

Mr. Shuhei Sugie (CEO, Innovation Research Institute LLC)

(5) 16:55-17:19　How to measure user readiness for Manufacturing Data Space?
Mr. Shinji Oda (Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Principal Strategist, Technology Marketing)

Mr. Ingo Sawilla (Trumpf Werkzeugmaschien SE, Coordinator Datagovernance ＋Datasecurity)

Discussions about data spaces tend to focus on the architecture of the data space, but companies that utilize it also need to make preparations. How should user companies, which are components of the digital ecosystem, prepare? This time, We will present a Japanese and German study on how to measure this.

17:19-17:20 Closing Remarks
Mr. Satoru Serizawa (Secretary General, RRI)

［Networking］

17:45-19:45 Networking among speakers, participants, and invitees (Takadanobaba Center Bidg., 12F, Conference Room 1/2)