SORACOM Discovery 2023: Japan’s Biggest IoT Event Returns with a Focus on “Connect/Reconnect”
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DATE: Updated at 09:00 on 23 June 2023
SORACOM, a leading IoT solutions provider, is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual event, “SORACOM Discovery 2023,” taking place on July 5th and 6th. With the widespread adoption of IoT, this year’s theme is “Connect/Reconnect,” highlighting the evolving landscape of interconnected technologies. In this article, we will explore the key highlights of the event, which is making a long-awaited return to the physical venue after four years.
Known as Japan’s biggest IoT event, SORACOM Discovery has been a prominent fixture in the industry since its inception. Initially, the event focused primarily on introducing SORACOM’s new services. However, in recent years, it has evolved to include user case studies and IoT project-related sessions, attracting a diverse range of attendees. Despite being a vendor event, SORACOM Discovery has secured its position as one of the largest IoT conferences in Japan.
Due to the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the previous editions of the event were held online. However, this year marks a significant milestone as the event returns to its physical format. The first day, July 5th, will be conducted entirely online, while the second day, July 6th, will take place at the ANA Intercontinental Tokyo Hotel.
Under the theme “Connect/Reconnect,” SORACOM Discovery 2023 serves as a platform to explore the emerging era of IoT and its integration with technologies like AI. As IoT continues to solidify its position as a foundation for data collection, the use of AI to unlock new value has become an evident trend. The event aims to provide attendees with the knowledge, information, and experiences necessary to navigate this dynamic landscape.
The online event on July 5th will focus on the intersection of technology and business. Esteemed speakers from leading companies such as Fujitec, Yamato Transport, and GO will discuss the transformative impact IoT has had on their operations. Notable sessions include “AI and IoT: Using Technology for Business Transformation,” moderated by Professor Akie Iriyama from Waseda University, where these companies will share their IoT-driven business models. Additionally, Secom, DeNA, Yukai Engineering, and other industry experts will delve into new IoT ventures.
On July 6th, the physical event will feature an array of industry-specific sessions under the theme of “Practical leaders in all industries talking about the use of technology and business evolution.” Attendees can expect to gain insights on the challenges and transformations occurring across various sectors. Moreover, the relationship between IoT and AI will be explored from a technological perspective.
The event will kick off with a keynote speech entitled “Connect – Data Reconnect is connected to a new era,” delivered by Soracom President Ken Tamagawa. Esteemed guests from Mitsubishi Electric, TEPCO Energy Partner, and Pixie Dust Technologies will shed light on the latest utilization trends in technology. The keynote session will also provide updates on SORACOM’s annual advancements and new features. Additionally, CTO Kenta Yasukawa will provide a visionary perspective on “Beyond the Connected Future – AI and the ‘True IoT,'” emphasizing the potential of leveraging data from IoT and AI.
The roster of speakers for industry-specific sessions is just as impressive. Toyota Motor aims to establish itself as a smart factory, leveraging IoT to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Retailer Beisia and Japan Post, a proponent of smart logistics, will share their experiences utilizing SORACOM’s services. S’UIMIN and Pixie Dust Technologies will present their IoT-driven research and development in the fields of health maintenance and everyday life enhancement. To add a unique touch to the event, the ASCII Research Institute will showcase on-site demonstrations of SORACOM’s applications and DX efforts at the renowned “Ramen Walker Kitchen,” a ramen culture transmission base and laboratory.
While attending both days is highly recommended, July 6th, the day of the physical event, offers unparalleled opportunities to immerse oneself in the IoT ecosystem. With over 30 company exhibitions, participants can engage with various stakeholders and gain valuable insights. “Connect/Reconnect” embodies the spirit of the event, facilitating knowledge-sharing, networking, and sparking innovative ideas.
Participation in SORACOM Discovery 2023 is entirely free. Last year, the event attracted over 4,400 participants, with a satisfaction rate exceeding 90%. Whether you are passionate about IoT or seeking to reengage with exhibitions, SORACOM Discovery offers a unique platform to update your knowledge and understanding.
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Now that IoT has become mainstream, now is the time to participate in one of Japan’s biggest IoT events
Updated at 09:00 on 23 June 2023
SORACOM’s annual event “SORACOM Discovery 2023” is finally approaching on July 5 (Wednesday) and 6 (Thursday). This year’s theme, where IoT has become commonplace, is “Connect / Reconnect.” Ohtani from the ASCII editorial department, who has been participating since the first time, will explain the highlights of the event, which was also held at the venue for the first time in four years.
Japan’s biggest IoT event will be held again this year!
The real event will be held for the first time in four years, and this year we will also be covering the collaboration between IoT and AI
SORACOM Discovery will be an annual event held by SORACOM once a year. The event has been held since the establishment of SORACOM Initially, the main content was the announcement of SORACOM’s new services, but in recent years, user case studies and IoT project related sessions have become a major part of the event, and many users can enjoy it. Due to the characteristics of these events, it has become one of the largest IoT conferences in Japan, even though it is a vendor event.
The last few years of the corona wreck have been held online, but this time the location will finally return for the first time in four years. In particular, the first day, the 5th, will be held online only, and the 6th will be held only on location at the ANA Intercontinental Tokyo Hotel.
The theme of SORACOM Discovery 2023 is “Connect/Reconnect”. IoT is clearly entering a new era as things become more connected and technologies such as generative AI increasingly become a reality. In particular, IoT has become an infrastructure for data collection, and there is a clear trend towards using AI to create new value from it. This SORACOM Discovery 2023 is where you can get the knowledge, information and experiences you want to know now.
Sharing space and time in the setting and reconnecting
The theme for the first day of the online event, July 5th, is “technology and business.” A hotel at the forefront of change talks about the changes that have taken place in consumer companies due to the democratization of IoT by SORACOM. In the special lecture “AI and IoT, Using Technology and Business Transformation” moderated by Professor Akie Iriyama from Waseda University, three companies, Fujitec, Yamato Transport, and GO, will talk about their businesses after the introduction of IoT. We also recommend a session where Secom, DeNA, Yukai Engineering, etc. talk about new IoT businesses.
The theme on July 6th, which will be held at the venue, is “Practical leaders in all industries talk about the use of technology and business evolution”, and there are many sessions that can only be heard here. In addition to exploring the challenges and changes in each industry, learn about the relationship between IoT and AI in terms of technology.
Soracom President Ken Tamagawa will give a keynote speech entitled “Connect – Data Reconnect is connected to a new era”, inviting Mitsubishi Electric, TEPCO Energy Partner, and Pixie Dust Technologies as guests to hear about the latest trends in use technology. , The annual SORACOM updates and new features will also be introduced. Moreover, in the CTO keynote “Beyond the Connected Future – AI and the ‘True IoT'”, CTO Kenta Yasukawa talks about the possibilities of using data from IoT and AI.
Soracom President Ken Tamagawa on stage at the venue held four years ago
In the industry-specific session, Mitsubishi Electric, which is promoting the IoT of air conditioning equipment and improving the efficiency of the PoC process as a manufacturer, Toyota Motor with the aim of becoming a smart factory from the field, Beisia, which n use Sorakame as a retailer, and Japan, which advocates smart logistics. From the postal services and health care fields, S’UIMIN and Pixie Dust Technologies, which presents the results of research and development in the field of health maintenance like sleep using IoT to everyday life, being on stage. From the evening of the 6th, ASCII Research Institute will also be on stage to demonstrate the use of SORACOM and DX efforts on site at the ramen culture transmission base / laboratory type shop “Ramen Walker Kitchen”.
Of course, it is desirable to attend both days, but the recommended date is July 6th, when the location is held. For IoT, which deals with “things”, it should be very significant to participate not only in sessions but also over 30 company exhibitions just by participating in the venue. The Connect/Reconnect theme also means sharing the time and space in the setting, sharing experiences, meeting and talking, and getting the next idea.
Participation is free. Last year, more than 4,400 people took part, and the satisfaction rate was more than 90%. Whether you continue to follow the IoT theme or have been away from exhibitions for a while, why not update your knowledge and understanding at SORACOM Discovery?
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