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WorksWay 2025: AI-READY?

The eagerly anticipated WorksWay 2025 online business forum is set to take place on July 30-31, 2025, organized by Works Applications, a leader in business software solutions in Japan. This year’s theme, "AI-READY?", will delve into practical applications of AI in organizations, led by renowned experts across various fields.

A Path Towards Transformation

The journey named WorksWay reflects the commitment of Works Applications to transforming work into a creative process, enhancing the joy of work. Since its inception in 2020, the forum has grown tremendously, attracting over 8,000 participants from various organizational levels, from executives to operational leaders. The key aim is to unlock the maximum potential for both enterprises and individuals.

AI: Opportunities and Challenges

With the rise of generative AI and AI agents, companies are increasingly adopting AI technologies. However, challenges such as "hallucinations,"" data reliability, and talent shortages pose significant barriers to successful implementation. As differentiation builds between organizations fully integrating AI and those remaining in pilot phases, the WorksWay 2025 forum aims to present actionable strategies through expert-led sessions on “What’s Next in AI Utilization.”

Special Benefits for Early Registrants

Those who sign up by June 20 will receive special materials:

• - An on-demand video titled “Understanding AI in Business Systems”
• - A PDF compilation titled “ChatGPT Prompt Collection for Easy Use.”

Keynote Sessions to Look Out For

The lineup for this year's sessions includes insightful talks:
1. Keynote Address: “AI & Management: The Essence of Strategy Transformation”
- Speaker: Akira Iriyama from Waseda University will address the pressing need for businesses to understand the impact of AI on their strategies.
2. Talk on Future Applications:
- Honma Hirotsugu from Gartner will explore the importance of integrating AI in ERP systems and how businesses can engage user departments to fully leverage these technologies.

In addition to these keynote sessions, executives from leading organizations will share insights on optimizing AI integration strategies. Ting Tsai, Executive Officer at Rakuten, will discuss company-wide AI adoption processes, while Kuniharu Ogawa from Yamashita will focus on leveraging low-code and no-code development technologies.

Experts like attorney Taichi Kakinuma will cover legal aspects of AI, while Professor Satoshi Kurihara from Keio University will emphasize ethics in AI applications.

Additionally, Works Applications’ development heads will provide insights into the latest features of the ERP product “HUE,” discussing philosophies like “no customization” and “free version upgrades” which ensure sustainable and scalable AI usage.

Event Details

• - Event Name: WorksWay 2025 - AI-READY?
• - Date: July 30-31, 2025
• - Format: Online
• - Registration: Pre-registration required through WorksWay

Supporters of this event include IFS Japan, Japan CFO Association, and Microsoft Japan. Media partners include ITmedia Enterprise, IT Leaders, ZDNET, and others.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact the WorksWay 2025 Office at [email protected].

About Works Applications

Founded in 1996, Works Applications is a pioneering ERP package vendor based in Japan, offering innovative solutions like no customization and free upgrade policies to aid in business growth for major companies. Committed to maximizing the value for both individuals and enterprises, they believe in transforming tasks into creativity and making work enjoyable.

For more details, visit Works Applications.

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