“KDDI SUMMIT 2026” Held to Showcase the Latest Examples of AI Implementation in Society

KDDI will hold “KDDI SUMMIT 2026,” one of the KDDI Group’s largest business events, in a hybrid format—combining an in-person event at the TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center with online streaming—on October 27 and 28, 2026. The company is currently accepting registrations on the “KDDI SUMMIT 2026” special website.

“KDDI SUMMIT” is held with the aim of envisioning an exciting future to be created together with partner companies toward the realization of “KDDI VISION 2030,” and this marks its fourth iteration.

Under the new mid-term management strategy “Power-to-Connect 2028,” “KDDI SUMMIT 2026” will feature the theme “Bringing the Potential of AI to Life: Empowering Every Individual” and showcase examples of AI implementation in society.In an “AI-as-a-given society,” where AI is widely integrated as social infrastructure, KDDI will collaborate with its partners to present case studies of the “AI workforce,” which contributes to customers’ business growth, and “AI lifestyle,” which transforms daily life and experiences.

During the opening keynote address on the first day, Mr. Koji Matsuda, President, Representative Director, and CEO of KDDI, will join Mr. Hisashi Fujikura, President and CEO of Universal Music, to discuss the possibilities offered by AI, the practical application of technology, and the future society that lies ahead—one in which humanity can truly shine.

At the venue, visitors can experience customer service provided by humanoid robots. Additionally, by touring the exhibits while wearing AI glasses, they can receive a photo-illustrated report in which the AI has organized and summarized the exhibition content and the explanations provided by staff. Several autonomous vehicles will also be on display.

In addition, hands-on workshops will be held on topics such as AI agent development and AI-driven development. Visitors can learn concrete ways to apply these technologies to transform their company’s operations, service development, and customer interactions through hands-on experience.

<Event Overview>
Event Name: KDDI SUMMIT 2026
Dates: October 27 and 28, 2026
Special Website:https://www.kddi.com/summit/
Admission: Free (advance registration required)
Venue: TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center, B1 and 2nd Floors
(THE LINKPILLAR 1 SOUTH, 2-21-2 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
How to Participate: Both in-person attendance and online viewing require advance registration (free of charge).
Please register via the “KDDI SUMMIT 2026” special website.
*Seating at the venue and workshop slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register early.
*You may also attend the exhibition area only. Please register if you wish to do so.

<Main Presentations>
● [ Keynote Speech] KDDI SUMMIT 2026 Opening Keynote Speech: “
: Turning the Potential of AI to Empower Every Individual into Reality”
Date and Time: October 27, 10:00–11:20
Speakers:
・Mr. Koji Matsuda, President and CEO, KDDI
・Nao Fujikura, President and CEO, Universal Music

● [ Special Lecture] KDDI’s Vision for “AI Lifestyle”
— Customer-Centric Transformation Through Data, Real-World Touchpoints, and AI —
Date and Time: October 27, 12:40–13:10
Speakers:
KDDI Director and Executive Officer, Head of the Personal Core Business Division and Head of the Core Business Promotion Division
Masami Sasaki

● [Special Lecture] KDDI BUSINESS Strategy in an AI-Driven Society
Date and Time: October 28, 10:00–10:40
Speaker:
Hiroaki Hosoi, Managing Executive Officer, Head of the Business Core Business Division, KDDI

●
: A New Customer Experience Created by AI Agents and Customer Digital Twins — Unlocking “AI Lifestyle Capabilities” Through a Positive Cycle of Customer Touchpoints and Data —
Date and Time: October 27, 1:30 PM – 2:10 PM
Speaker:
・Masaya Mori, Executive Officer, Chief AI Officer, and Representative of the Human-Centered AI Institute, Hakuhodo DY Holdings
・Mr. Susumu Namikawa, Chief AI Officer, Senior AI Master, and Executive Creative Director, dentsu Japan
・Makoto Kadowaki, Executive Officer, Head of the Personal Business Division and Head of the Business Strategy Division, KDDI

For details on other presentations and workshops, click here
“KDDI SUMMIT 2026” Special Website