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ITmedia Enterprise IT Summit 2026 Winter

ITmedia Inc., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, will host the "ITmedia Enterprise IT Summit Winter 2026" from February 16 to February 19, 2026. This event, co-hosted by ITmedia Executive and ITmedia Enterprise, is a live-streaming seminar focused on the themes of AI utilization and legacy modernization. Participants will have the opportunity to learn strategies essential for establishing a competitive edge.

Event Overview

Title

"ITmedia Enterprise IT Summit Winter 2026" - Unleash Legacy and Accelerate Business with AI.

Dates

February 16 (Monday) to February 19 (Thursday), 2026.

Format

Live streaming seminar.

Organizer

ITmedia Executive and ITmedia Enterprise.

Participation Fee

Free.

Target Audience

CEOs, executives of corporate planning, heads of internal information systems, DX promotion leaders, and personnel in information systems departments.

Event Program

Day 1: AI Utilization

Despite expectations, many organizations have experienced limited success deploying AI in their operations. This can be attributed to a lack of response to autonomous task execution by AI agents, overlooking sensory data in human-AI collaboration, and inadequate AI governance frameworks. This section will re-examine the effective application of AI for productivity enhancement and value creation.

• - Keynote Lecture 1: Behind the Scenes of JAL’s AI Implementation.
• - Session 1-1: Next-Generation IT Operations and DEX Transformed by AI.
• - Session 1-2: Introduction to Mendix, a Development Platform for the AI Agent Era.
• - Session 1-3: Effective AI Agents – Automation of On-Premises Operations.
• - Session 1-4: Moving Beyond PoC – Achieving Usable AI with Improved UI and Data Quality.

Day 2: Data Infrastructure

Building a data analysis infrastructure is critical for digital transformation (DX). However, the explosive growth of data and increasingly complex requirements have made data management more challenging. This section will share insights on efficient data management and processing techniques, including the latest architecture for next-generation data infrastructures designed to integrate with generative AI.

• - Keynote Lecture 2: Osaka Gas’s Data Democratization 2.0: Unleashing Data Utilization with Generative AI.
• - Session 2-1: Creating Value from Data – Infrastructure Supporting Corporate Growth.
• - Session 2-2: Achieving Data-Driven Management with All Employees: Four Years of Trial and Error and Future Prospects.

Day 3-1: Cloud Strategy

An increasing number of companies are opting for cloud-first strategies due to performance, availability, and scalability. However, maximizing investment returns is not straightforward. This section will explore optimal cloud strategies while considering multi-cloud perspectives.

• - Keynote Lecture 3-1: Transitioning from Cloud-First to Cloud-Native-First Strategies.
• - Session 3-1: Ensuring IT Departments Do Not Halt DX – Guardrail Strategies that Make a Difference.

Day 3-2: Legacy Modernization

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has raised awareness of the "2025 Cliff," which many large enterprises recognize but have not sufficiently addressed. This section will focus on what companies lagging behind can do to tackle this challenge.

• - Keynote Lecture 3-2: JFE Steel’s Challenge of “Breaking Away from Legacy” – Leadership and Talent Development Involving the Workforce.
• - Session 3-2: Reasons to Re-Evaluate ERP Now and Keys to Success.

Day 4: Moving Beyond VMware

Recent changes in licensing systems and product portfolios have accelerated the trend to move beyond VMware. This section will provide materials to assist IT professionals in making informed decisions regarding migration, including risks, costs, and technical constraints.

• - Keynote Lecture 4: Key Points for Building Next-Generation Virtualization Infrastructure Post-VMware.
• - Session 4-1: Solving Challenges in Virtualization Operations with Prossione Virtualization.
• - Session 4-2: Getting Started with Next-Generation Virtualization Infrastructure – Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization: Comprehensive Guide to Server Virtualization, Containers, and AI.

Note: Program titles and content are subject to change.

For detailed program information and registration, visit here.

About the ITmedia Enterprise IT Summit

Maximizing business value and establishing competitive advantages through the latest technologies has become more critical than ever. The "ITmedia Enterprise IT Summit" delves deep into the essential challenges facing IT leaders today, offering insights and tips for developing the next generation of IT strategies through expert talks and practical case studies, freeing organizations from existing constraints.

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For inquiries regarding this release:
ITmedia, Inc. Public Relations
Email: [email protected]

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About ITmedia, Inc.:
ITmedia is a media company specializing in IT, business, manufacturing/industry, and consumer domains. We operate various media platforms, including the comprehensive IT information portal ITmedia, the problem-solving media for IT experts, @IT, and the trend information media Netorabo, catering to a broad audience from business professionals to consumers. With an impressive reach of 400 million monthly page views and 60 million unique browsers, we rapidly and accurately deliver trustworthy information tailored to reader needs.
(Prime Market on Tokyo Stock Exchange, Stock Code: 2148).