Join the Upcoming Webinar on Implementing AI in Manufacturing with SoftwareOne and Microsoft

Upcoming Webinar on AI in Manufacturing

SoftwareONE Japan, in collaboration with Microsoft Japan, is set to host an online webinar titled "Implementing AI in Manufacturing: Champion Operation and Promotion System in the Era of Copilot and AI Agents (Case Study from JVC Kenwood)". This event will take place on March 19, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM JST.

As the utilization of generative AI gains momentum, technologies such as Copilot and AI agents are rapidly evolving, leading to significant shifts in approaches to operational reform across various industries. The manufacturing sector is beginning to adopt these technologies, starting with Microsoft 365 Copilot, and is looking toward a more extensive integration of AI agents into its operations.

While many companies recognize the potential for AI implementation, they often face challenges in promoting Copilot, ensuring its adoption in the field, and transitioning to next steps. This webinar aims to address these issues, featuring insights from JVC Kenwood, a pioneer in AI utilization within the manufacturing industry, which will discuss their real-world experiences and operational strategies during the session.

Webinar Overview

Details

- Date & Time: March 19, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM JST
- Format: Online event via ON24 Simu-Live
- Cost: Free (Registration required)

Speakers

- SoftwareONE Japan: Teizo Okumura, Specialist in Data & AI, Security Solutions
- JVC Kenwood Corporation: Kunio Otsuka, Deputy Director of Future Creation Research Institute

Agenda

- Part 1: Overview of the Landscape for AI Support in Manufacturing

SoftwareONE will present the latest trends in Copilot and AI agents, outlining the direction companies need to take for effective AI utilization across their businesses. They will also elucidate on the practical examples of introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot in the manufacturing sector and discuss approaches to foster a robust organizational culture for AI adoption.

- Part 2: Case Study of Copilot Implementation at JVC Kenwood

In this segment, JVC Kenwood will share experiences on how they have operated their AI teams/nspectively, engaging champions and generating use cases while considering the unique characteristics of the manufacturing industry.

Target Audience

- IT and DX Promotion teams interested in AI, security, and governance
- Professionals leading AI initiatives across different industries

Registration

To attend this webinar, register through the following link: Webinar Registration

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the webinar, please contact:

- SoftwareOne Japan
- Phone: 03-5005-2801
- Email: [email protected]

About SoftwareONE Japan

Founded in 2011, SoftwareONE Japan offers a wide array of services, including software and cloud solutions, AI-related services like Microsoft 365 Copilot, and consulting for cloud implementation. As a subsidiary of SoftwareOne, headquartered in Switzerland, it has been providing high-quality technology services for over 14 years in Japan and is operating in over 70 countries worldwide.