The Robot Revolution & Industrial IoT International Symposium 2026 - ロボット革命・産業IoT イニシアティブ協議会

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Purpose of the Symposium

We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued support and cooperation with the activities of the Robot Revolution & Industrial IoT Initiative (RRI).

We are pleased to announce that the Robot Revolution & Industrial IoT International Symposium 2026 will be held under the theme, “Data Integration and Industrial AI: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing.”

On the Session Day, as initiatives for industrial data spaces advance from the Build/Run phase toward Scale, we will introduce efforts in Japan and Germany to expand use cases and participation by companies, and discuss future challenges and directions for collaboration. We will also explore the rapidly evolving field of AI—including generative AI, agentic AI, and physical AI—from the perspectives of academia in Japan, the United States, and Germany, examining their potential impact on industry and discussing how the manufacturing sector should respond. In addition, we will present the outcomes of Japan-Germany collaboration on Industrial Trustworthiness and Security, and on Standardization, as well as the latest developments in International Manufacturing-X.

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
German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan)	Innovation Platform 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 (Japan 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 Auto Parts Industries Association	The Japan Institute of Industrial Engineering	Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.
NIPPON ELECTRIC CONTROL TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Program (Free Admission)

■November 10 – Session Day, 10:00–17:20 (JST) Conference Rooms 1 & 2, 12th Floor, Takadanobaba Center Bidg., Tokyo (Map) and Online

［Opening］

[O1-1] 10:00-10:05　

Mr. Kazuyuki Tagawa (Management Secretary, RRI)

[O1-2] 10:05-10:10　

Mr. Gaku Moriya (Director, Digital Economy Division, Commerce and Information Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)

[O1-3]10:10-10:15 O　

Mr. Markus Heß (Deputy Director General, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy)

［Session 1］Industrial Data Spaces: What It Takes to Scale

Industrial data space initiatives are now shifting from the “Build” phase to the “Run” phase, with “scaling” becoming the next key challenge. With key stakeholders from Japan and Germany participating, this session will highlight initiatives in both countries aimed at achieving greater scale. Participants will also discuss future actions, with the outcomes feeding into further activities, including enhanced Japan-Germany collaboration.

[S1-1] 10:15-10:30

Mr. Markus Heß (Deputy Director General, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy)

[S1-2] 10:30-10:45

Mr. Dirk Vielsaecker (Head of Industry Collaboration & Associations @ Siemens | Plattform Industrie 4.0)

[S1-3] 10:45-11:00

Mr. Hidemi Tomita (CMP Consortium, Business Planning Committee, Strategic Lead)
　

[S1-4] 11:00-11:15

Initiatives to Scale Industrial Data Spaces in Japan

This presentation provides an overview of the development and current state of industrial data space initiatives in Europe and Japan, and explains why their wider adoption and scaling are now essential. It also discusses the challenges that hinder broader participation by companies and explores how data utilization can evolve from traceability to forecasting, optimization, and AI-driven applications.
Dr. Naohiko Irie (Co-chair person, WG1, RRI / Senior Strategist, Infrastructure Control System Division, Digital Service Business Unit, Hitachi Ltd.)

[S1-5] 11:15-12:00 Panel Discussion

【Panelist】

Mr. Markus Heß

Mr. Dirk Vielsaecker

Mr. Hidemi Tomita

Dr. Naohiko Irie

【Moderator】

Mr. Masahiro Nishiwaki (Vice President, EMEA Research Team, Industry Research Department, Mizuho Bank, Ltd.)

[Lunch break]12:00-13:15　Interactive XR Demo – IMX showcase　
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］Industrial Transformation in the Age of AI: Perspectives and Challenges from Japan, the United States, and Germany

The rapid evolution of AI is having a profound impact on industry. However, perspectives on AI, approaches to AI development, its application in manufacturing, and the resulting impact are likely to differ across regions. This session will provide broad perspectives on the intersection of industry and AI from academic experts in the United States, Germany, and Japan. Building on these perspectives, participants will discuss how industry should engage with AI going forward, with the aim of gaining diverse viewpoints, identifying key issues, and drawing insights for the future.

[S2-1] 13:15-13:35

Prof. Dr. Boris Otto (Director, Fraunhofer ISST / Chair of Industrial Information Management, TU Dortmund University) Joining online

[S2-2] 13:35-13:55

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

[S2-3] 13:55-14:15

Prof. Shinsuke Kondo (Lead of Manufacturing Data Space AG, RRI / Project professor, Research into Artifacts, Center for Engineering (RACE), The University of Tokyo)

[S2-4] 14:15-15:15 Panel Discussion

【Panelist】

Prof. Dr. Boris Otto

Prof. Ragu Athinarayanan

Prof. Shinsuke Kondo

【Moderator】

Dr. Hitoshi Komoto (Principal Research Manager, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology)

[Coffee Break]15:15-15:30　Interactive XR Demo – IMX showcase
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 Collaboration and the Next Phase of International Manufacturing-X

Since 2016, RRI and Germany’s Plattform Industrie 4.0 have been working closely together to promote Japan-Germany cooperation in the field of Industrie 4.0. Both the Industrial Trustworthiness and Security Expert Meeting and the Standardization Expert Meeting have now surpassed 100 meetings, establishing themselves as important channels for continued dialogue and collaboration between experts in Japan and Germany.

The International Manufacturing-X Council, first introduced at RRI’s International Symposium in 2023, will also share messages from representatives across regions around the world on data collaboration in the manufacturing sector.

[S3-1] 15:30-16:00 Industrial Trustworthiness and Security

Mr. Takeshi Kawabata (Industrial Trustworthiness and Security AG, RRI / Security Research Dept., AI Digital R&D Center, Corporate Laboratory, Toshiba Corporation)

Dr. Wolfgang Klasen (Plattform Industrie 4.0, Working Group 3 “Security for Collaborative Ecosystems” / Siemens AG)

[S3-2] 16:00-16:30 Standardization and Interoperability

Semantic interoperability is a key foundation for sharing the meaning of data across different companies and systems and enabling seamless data integration. In this presentation, based on a white paper jointly developed by experts from Japan and Germany, we will introduce the key challenges of semantic interoperability and discuss approaches for enabling domain-specific information models and standards to coexist and interoperate with one another.

Mr. Shinji Oda (Principal Strategist, Yokogawa Electric Corporation)