Printing is allowed. For internal use only
Now Streaming!
Special Live Streaming Event Recording -
"Building an Innovation Engine"
Chris Heemskerk
- Former Innovation Leader at Google
Registration Now Open!
Tuesday, January 20 2026
Special Live Streaming Event -
"Ethics and Governance of AI
- Human Impacts and Developer Responsibility"
Joanna J. Bryson
- Hertie School, Professor of Ethics and Technology
Registration Now Open!
Friday, January 16 2026
Special Live Streaming Event -
"The Evolution of Al and Robotics "
Tian Feng (Ben Tian)
- Dean of the Fast and Slow Thinking Research Institute
Now Streaming!
Hitachi PM Forum Session 1 -
(PDU) "How to Run Successful AI Projects and Avoid Failure"
Guest Speaker: Kathleen Walch
- Director of AI Engagement & Community, Project Management Institute (PMI®)
Now Streaming!
Special On-Demand Video Content -
"Innovation Accelerated by Gemini and AI Agents"
Heiga Zen - Principal Scientist & Tokyo Site Lead, Google DeepMind
Kimihiko Kitase and others - Head of Marketing, Google Cloud Japan G.K.
Now Streaming!
Special On-Demand Video Content -
"Tracing the Line Between Humans and AI
: Beyond the Essence of Humanity"
Yoichi Ochiai
- Yoichi Ochiai Office & Company, Media artist
Now Streaming!
Special On-Demand Video Content -
"Could AI Emerge as the Osamu Tezuka of the Future?"
Macoto Tezka
- Visualist, Film director
Please note: Participation in this event and access to the content on this page are restricted to members of the Hitachi Group.
AI is rapidly transforming work, life, and society.
By enhancing human creativity and judgment, it opens pathways to unprecedented value creation.
At Hitachi Academy Open Day 2025, we explore how AI can drive innovation and help solve societal challenges - core to the Hitachi Group's mission.
Through expert-led talks and video sessions, we offer insights to help navigate global change and shape the future.
Hitachi Academy Open Day is a knowledge hub open to all members of the Hitachi Group,
offering free access to thought-provoking sessions led by distinguished experts across various fields.
Participants can engage in two formats:
Live-streamed events with real-time interaction
On-demand video sessions available anytime
New thematic content will be released regularly.
Stay tuned and enjoy the experience!
Toshiaki Tokunaga
Please note: Viewing via Vimeo, a password is required. You can find the password here (link to the Hitachi Connect). If your organization does not have access to the Hitachi Connect, please apply using this form and receive a viewing password.
Advance registration is required. To participate, please click on the desired event and complete your registration on the page that opens.
January 16, 2026 Friday
January 20, 2026 Tuesday
December 24, 2025 Wed. - December 15, 2027 Wed.
December 1, 2025 Mon. - November 23, 2026 Mon.
November 17, 2025 Mon. -
November 17, 2025 Mon. - November 9, 2026 Mon.
November 17, 2025 Mon. - November 9, 2027 Tue.
Participation Fee & Viewing Method
Free of charge
Advance registration is required for both formats to support venue and equipment preparation.
Please select the event you wish to attend and click the registration button on the page that opens.
For live streaming events, you will receive a participation URL via email after completing registration.
No registration is required.
Select the video you wish to view and click either the "Watch on LinkedIn Learning" or "Watch on Vimeo" button on the page.
Note: The videos are identical on both LinkedIn Learning and Vimeo, so feel free to choose the platform that best suits your needs.(To view via LinkedIn Learning, you need to have a LinkedIn Learning account.)
Viewing via Vimeo, a password is required. You can find the password here(link to the Hitachi Connect).
If your organization does not have access to the Hitachi Connect, please apply using this form and receive a viewing password.
Recommended Viewing Environment
The Hitachi Academy Open Day will utilize the following platforms:
Live Streaming: Webex Webinars
On-Demand Video: LinkedIn Learning and Vimeo
Please ensure your viewing environment meets the following requirements and complies with your organization's internal policies.
Internet Connection: Stable and secure
Devices:
PC: Latest version of the Webex desktop application, or a modern web browser (Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome)
iPhone: Latest version of the Webex Meetings app
Note: iPhone users must install the app in advance.
PC: Latest or two most recent versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari
iPhone: Supported via the above browsers, or through the LinkedIn Learning or Vimeo apps
December 25, 2025 [Thursday]
［Streaming Start!］＜Special Live-Streaming Event Recording＞"Building an Innovation Engine" Chris Heemskerk - Former Innovation Leader at Google
December 11, 2025 [Thursday]
［Registration Now Open］＜Special Live-Streaming Event＞［Tuesday January 20 2026］
"Ethics and Governance of AI - Human Impacts and Developer Responsibility" Joanna J. Bryson - Hertie School, Professor of Ethics and Technology
December 8, 2025 [Monday]
［Registration Now Open］＜Special Live-Streaming Event＞［Friday January 16 2026］
"The Evolution of Al and Robotics" Tian Feng (Ben Tian) - Dean of the Fast & Slow Thinking Research Institute, Former Founding Dean of both the Sense Time Intelligent Industry Research Institute and Alibaba Cloud Research Institute
December 1, 2025 [Monday]
［Streaming Start!］＜Now Streaming!＞ Hitachi PM Forum 1 "How to Run Successful AI Projects and Avoid Failure"
Guest Speaker: Kathleen Walch - Director of AI Engagement & Community,Project Management Institute (PMI®)
November 17, 2025 [Monday]
［Streaming Start!］＜Opening Message＞ Hitachi President & CEO Tokunaga and Hitachi Academy President Kawamura
＜Special On-Demand Video Content＞ Tokyo Site Lead, Google DeepMind Heiga Zen / Head of Marketing, Google Cloud Japan G.K. Kimihiko Kitase and others
Yoichi Ochiai and Macoto Tezka
November 7, 2025 [Friday]
［Registration Now Open］＜Special Live-Streaming Event＞［Monday December 9］
"Building an Innovation Engine" Chris Heemskerk - Former Innovation Leader at Google
October 20, 2025 [Tuesday]
［Registration Now Open］"How to Run Successful AI Projects and Avoid Failure"
Guest Speaker: Kathleen Walch - Director of AI Engagement & Community, Project Management Institute (PMI®)
［Monday November 17 Streaming Start!］＜Special On-Demand Video Content＞ Macoto Tezka and Yoichi Ochiai
September 30, 2025 [Tuesday]
Hitachi Academy Open Day Portal Site Now Live
We are pleased to announce the official launch of the Hitachi Academy Open Day portal site.
The latest event updates and on-demand video content will be continuously added. We encourage you to check the site regularly to stay informed and engaged.
Hitachi Academy Open Day Secretariat
Hitachi Academy Co., Ltd.
hiac.hgr-kensyu.wg@hitachi.com
Event History
24th Annual Edition - 202323th Annual Edition - 202222th Annual Edition - 202121th Annual Edition - 202020th Annual Edition - 201919th Annual Edition - 2018Before 2023, it connects to the intranet and is available only in Japanese.
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