"Macnica techNowledge Days 2022", a hybrid of online and real, to learn practical tips to support digital transformation Held: 8/2 (Tue)]-Special 4 days to change the "now" of companies with the two wheels of DX and cyber security-

Macnica (hereinafter referred to as Macnica, President: Kazumasa Hara, capital: 11,194 million yen) is a total Services & Solutions provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT. We are pleased to announce that Macnica techNowledge Days 2022 (hereinafter referred to as MND2022), a conference with the theme of "Transforming future visions into implementation", will be held as a hybrid online and real conference.

■ Background of the event
In the turbulent year 2022, business transformation using technology has become the norm. How quickly can we envision a future that adapts to change and make it a reality? Every organization faces ongoing challenges.
A creative future cannot be achieved through technology alone. The knowledge gained from experience, the intelligence to master it, and the power of people play a big role. New ideas for future planning in online sessions. Bring your ideas to life in real-time limited sessions and experience venues. At this conference, please experience the hints for implementing future visions more closely.

Macnica Networks Day, an event held in Macnica Networks Corp. for 16 years until last year, has been renewed as "Macnica techNowledge Days" on the occasion of the integration into Macnica.
For three days on July 28 (Thursday), 29 (Friday), and August 1 (Monday), approximately 50 online sessions related to DX and cyber security will be distributed, and on August 2 (Tuesday), Otemachi Mitsui Hall & Conference will have sessions and experience venues limited to real venues. In addition, the annual popular CTF (Security and Hacking Skills Contest) will be held online on Thursday, July 29th.

■Special Guests

What is the future of the world created with artificial intelligence and the latest technology?
Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. Corporate Strategy Headquarters
Executive Partner / Evangelist
Mr. Suketetsu Nishiwaki

What is the future “Future Fusion / Cyber +” drawn by Dave DeWalt, the big boss in the cyber security world?
Night Dragon
Founder and Managing Director
Mr. Dave DeWalt

How can we draw the future of DX?
Visiting Professor, Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo
Industrial Growth Platform, Inc. Senior Executive Fellow
Mr. Keita Nishiyama

Cyber Security in the Post-Corona Era
～Supply Chain Risk and Life Cycle Security～
Chief Researcher, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
Mr. Hiroshi Ito

Competitive strategy and DX
Hitotsubashi University Business School Professor
Mr. Ken Kusunoki

■Real venue
A special experience only available on August 2nd (Tuesday) at Tokyo Otemachi Mitsui Hall & Conference!
We will have roundtable-style sessions where participants can interact with each other, as well as a technology experience venue where you can see and touch the technology. Please experience Macnica 's original roundtable discussions and solutions.
*To participate, you must apply for a ticket in advance from the website.

[Real limited session pick up]
It will be held in a roundtable format, where participants can frankly exchange information. Please apply as soon as possible.

・Data Utilization Meetup! ! ~ How are you actually using AI and data? Break through the wall of DX~
The guests:
Mr. Masked Analyze
West Japan Railway Company
AGC Inc.

・Smart city co-creation Meetup! ! ~ I want to connect with people working on #smart cities ~
The guests:
Mr. Go Fukuda, Synspective Co., Ltd.
Mr. Yuji Yoshida Nikken Sekkei Research Institute

[Real experience venue]
Introducing technology that you can see and touch that you can't understand only online.
Please listen to our staff's explanations and experience Macnica 's solutions for yourself.

■Overview

Please see the website for information on how to apply and details of the event.

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