The 4th Annual Hitachi Digital Summit, held in Washington, D.C., brought together nearly 300 Hitachi leaders to advance collaboration and innovation. This exclusive annual event provided a platform for exploring Hitachi’s latest technological advancements, business strategies, and customer stories.
The summit featured keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions led by Hitachi executives, clients, partners, and industry experts. Discussions delved into critical topics such as AI-driven transformation, sustainable energy solutions, smart mobility, cybersecurity, data centers, industrial automation, and more. Attendees also gained valuable insights into Hitachi’s new management plan “Inspire 2027,” which emphasizes digital innovation, sustainability, and societal impact, as well as how these elements contribute to a “Harmonized Society.”
Through networking, Hitachi leaders exchanged ideas and identified collaborative opportunities to drive the future of business and technology.
The Power Session
Industrial AI in Action
In this panel, Hitachi industry leaders explore how industrial AI is evolving — from large language models to agentic and physical AI — and share how combining technology, engineering expertise and domain knowledge delivers real-world, scalable solutions.
Panelists:
Jason Hardy, Chief Technology Officer for AI, Hitachi Vantara
Chetan Gupta, General Manager, Advanced AI Center, Hitachi Americas
Premkumar Balasubramanian, Chief Technology Officer & Head of AI, Hitachi Digital Services
Ethan Matyas, Global VP& Head of Strategic Programs, GlobalLogic, A Hitachi Group Company
Key Takeaways
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Through its "Inspire 2027" initiative, Hitachi is nurturing a culture of agility, responsibility, and transparency, driving long-term growth and creating value for both business and society.
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AI and Industrial AI technologies, such as digital twins and robotics, are revolutionizing infrastructure management, enhancing safety, efficiencies and quality.
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Hitachi’s focus on societal impact is reflected in its efforts to address global challenges through innovations in smart mobility, healthcare, and energy infrastructure.
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Hitachi is redefining data centers with modular designs, AI-driven cooling, and energy-first strategies, positioning them as hubs of societal progress and digital excellence.
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Collaboration across Hitachi’s business units, combined with deep domain knowledge that amplifies our strengths in IT, OT, and products, is driving innovation and enabling scalable solutions across industries.
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Hitachi’s commitment to sustainability is essential, supported by investments in AI-driven innovations, to accelerate sustainability KPI management and reporting. This is all in the service of balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility.
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