Marui Unite's CTO to Speak at PRODUCT HISTORY CONFERENCE 2025

Marui Unite's CTO to Present at PRODUCT HISTORY CONFERENCE 2025

Marui Unite, a digital product development company under the Marui Group, is excited to announce that its Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Yusuke Sugomori, will be speaking at the upcoming PRODUCT HISTORY CONFERENCE 2025 scheduled for September 19th. This conference will illuminate the evolving landscape of product development in the wake of artificial intelligence advancements.

Introduction to Marui Unite

Established in September 2024, Marui Unite operates as a specialist organization within the Marui Group, focusing on digital customer interactions. The company is dedicated to enhancing user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, along with recruiting specialists in digital fields to propel agile product development. Marui Unite aims to seamlessly integrate various services, including finance and retail, both online and offline, ensuring a coherent and enriching customer experience that aligns with contemporary lifestyle needs. You can learn more about their work by visiting their website.

Conference Session Details

In the conference session titled "Changing Roles in the AI Era: A Perspective from Product Management, Design, and Tech", Sugomori will join notable speakers:

- Yuta Kanegahara, Executive Officer and CPO at Muture
- Daisuke Azuma, Representative Director at Muture

The session is set to take place from 15:30 to 16:20 on September 19, 2025. Together, they will delve into the transformations and shifting roles within product management, design, and technology, exploring how AI impacts their respective spheres. The discussion promises to offer multifaceted insights into the collaborative nexus of these fields in the evolving tech landscape. Interested attendees can register for the session by following the application link provided on the conference website.

About the Speakers

Yuta Kanegahara

Yuta Kanegahara began his career as a software engineer and progressed to a product manager, driving the development of OMO platforms and DX SaaS products at a startup. He joined Muture in February 2023 and now holds the position of Executive Officer and CPO, focusing on product coaching for enterprise clients and overseeing the transformation of product operating models.

Daisuke Azuma

Daisuke Azuma has over a decade of experience in web production and has successfully launched and managed multiple web media projects. As a UX designer at Goodpatch, he has been pivotal in launching new initiatives and driving tech-related growth, working with various businesses from startups to large enterprises. Since his commencement at Muture in April 2022, he has contributed to its growth, now serving as its Representative Director.

Yusuke Sugomori

Yusuke Sugomori has a rich background in engineering and design, having co-founded Gunosy and READYFOR during his academic years. After a stint with Dentsu and working at Google’s New York office, he aimed to innovate in the healthcare sector by co-founding a healthcare AI startup. He transitioned to Marui Unite, focusing on technical strategy and organizational design, solidifying his role as CTO in April 2025.

About PRODUCT HISTORY CONFERENCE 2025

The PRODUCT HISTORY CONFERENCE 2025 is a tech conference aimed at shining light on product development in an era shaped by AI advancements. It brings together practitioners from various sectors, such as Product Managers, Engineers, and Designers, to share the real trials and tribulations faced during the product development lifecycle, including often overlooked failures and challenges. Following successful attendance, this year the event will be expanded over two days, promising an immersive atmosphere for exploring future product evolution and the principles guiding them.

Learn more about the conference and how to register for it by visiting their site.