Ending the Profitless IoT Era with AI: Insights from MODE's VP at Smart Sensing 2025

MODE, Inc., headquartered in California, USA, is paving the way in AI applications dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and safety in various industries. On June 20, 2025, their Vice President, Satoshi Ueno, will present at the TECH Stage of the Smart Sensing 2025 event. This seminar is especially relevant as the business world shifts its focus from solely gathering IoT data to effectively utilizing it.

Since the emergence of generative AI, the approach to harnessing on-site data has significantly evolved. This presentation aims to uncover the reasons behind the long-standing belief that IoT is inherently unprofitable. Ueno will draw on compelling international case studies to illustrate how today’s generative AI technologies enable sensor-driven businesses to generate real value.

In this informative session, attendees will learn how AI can facilitate real-time assessments of operational conditions through interactive chat features, providing a detailed understanding combined with location and visual data. This cooperative interaction between humans and AI is already becoming a reality in many sectors. Ueno will highlight the current state of “usable IoT” from both American and Japanese perspectives, sharing insights from MODE’s ongoing initiatives in both regions. This seminar is an essential experience for anyone looking to put an end to the era of unprofitable IoT.

Seminar Overview

- Organizer: MODE, Inc.
- Speaker: Satoshi Ueno, Vice President of Business, MODE, Inc.
- Date: June 20, 2025
- Time: 14:00 - 14:50
- Location: Smart Sensing 2025 TECH Stage at Tokyo Big Sight

Speaker Profile

After joining an ISP, Ueno led the launch of consumer services and cloud business initiatives. In July 2015, he transitioned to Fujitsu America in Silicon Valley, focusing on business development, investments in startups, and strategic partnerships. He later became the head of MODE, Inc. in Japan, developing sensor platform solutions.

Additional Highlight: AI Solution Demonstration

Along with the seminar, attendees can explore the latest demo of “BizStack” at the Next-Generation Sensor Pavilion. This innovative AI tool comprehends real-time operational data and offers dialogue-driven support, ensuring immediate assistance without intensive training or IT skills. With BizStack's intuitive interface, any user can resolve pressing operational challenges effectively.

About the Event

- Name: Smart Sensing 2025
- Date: June 18-20, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM
- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Exhibition Hall
- Organizer: JTB Communication Design, Inc.
- Official Website: Smart Sensing 2025

MODE Inc. Overview

Founded in July 2014, MODE is at the forefront of AI applications with its flagship product, BizStack. Operating from Silicon Valley, the company targets industries like construction, manufacturing, and logistics, using digital technology to tackle serious issues such as labor shortages and task dependency. BizStack turns real-time operational data from sensors and cameras into actionable insights, allowing for immediate and intuitive interaction through chat. Helping foster an environment where human and AI collaboration thrives is the vision that drives MODE forward.