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Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit 2025 dove deep into key topics for enterprise application and software engineering leaders around AI agents, intelligent applications, managing cultural change and more.
Session Take-Aways
Day 1 Take-Aways
Ask the Expert: Key Points to Be Negotiated in SaaS Contracts
Speaker:
Akimasa Nakao, Director, Advisory, Gartner
While the adoption of SaaS continues to grow, many companies struggle to negotiate balanced contracts. In this session, we discuss trends and key points in SaaS contracts, hidden costs and risks in SaaS contracts to achieve customer-friendly contracts through Q&A.
Day 2 Take-Aways
How to Avoid ERP Implementation Failure Patterns
Speakers:
Koji Motoyoshi, VP Analyst, Gartner
Enterprises that view their ERP implementation as a success are avoiding typical failures. In this session, experts provide an overview of ERP implementation failure patterns and how to avoid them, and answer questions from participants responsible for ERP project.
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Wednesday, 18 June, 2025
09:30 AM - 10:15 AM JST
Gartner Opening Keynote: Forging the Foundations for an AI-Native Era
Danny Brian,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Patrick Connaughton,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Autumn Stanish,
Director Analyst, Gartner
The foundations of successful enterprise applications — technology, skills, and culture — are emphasized as we enter an “AI-native era,” and as technical debt hinders our progress. In this session, we'll provide Gartner's unique view on how application leaders can reestablish foundations by fostering adaptability, aligning skills with innovation, and managing risk to drive growth and transformation in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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10:30 AM - 11:15 AM JST
Guest Keynote: The Future of Interactive Communication in the Age of Generative AI
Takahiro Anno,
Management Machine, Inc. / CEO,
With the evolution of generative AI, the way we interact with AI and the way we make decisions are changing. In this session, I will introduce practical examples of interactive communication with AI and explore new possibilities for its use in business and society. We will consider how humans can more effectively use AI, and explore future forms of communication that will be realized using the latest technologies.
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM JST
[Luncheon] Infor: Boosting Productivity & DX in Manufacturing with Data-Driven Kaizen
Koki Sato,
Director, Solution Consulting, Infor Japan K.K.
In Japan’s manufacturing industry, Return on Equity (ROE) is often 5-10 points lower than in other countries. A key reason is outdated, siloed ERP systems that are unable to adapt to business changes, leading to inefficiencies. Infor’s global survey of business leaders found that using DX technologies like AI is critical for growth. However, many companies lack DX talent and guidance on where to start. This session will explore how to implement DX platforms that drive productivity and enhance business value in manufacturing.
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM JST
[Luncheon] Delphix: Steps to Apply Data Masking Explained with Real Examples
Yasushi Takamine,
Country Manager, Delphix Software G.K.
To increase application development productivity and quality, it is essential to use production data for testing from the early development stage. In today's session, we will show how Delphix enables you to use production data safely and efficiently, with examples of actual implementations. We invite all companies that have felt the need for masking but have not yet started, to attend this session.
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM JST
[Luncheon] NTT DATA Global Services: Project Points -Case Study- What is "ERP+α" +α?
Yoshihiro Takeshima,
SALES MANAGER, NTT DATA Global services Corporation
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12:05 PM - 12:25 PM JST
Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms (LCAP)
Kyle Davis,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Why these vendors and not the others? Are there one or two low-code application platforms that outperform all? How can you navigate the world of low code with the help of Magic Quadrant and Critical Capabilities? This session will help answer these and other questions about the current state of the low-code application platform market.
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12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST
Open Source Boosts Digital Innovation: How Can Software Engineering Leaders Maximize Its Value?
Hiroko Aoyama,
Director Analyst, Gartner
Open source is the backbone of digital innovation. Software engineering leaders must manage its unique risks and rewards by establishing a strategy to leverage the advantages of this powerful software development model. Join this session to know how.
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12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST
The Pillars of a Successful AI Strategy
Adrian Leow,
VP Analyst, Gartner
The enormous potential business value of AI is not going to materialize spontaneously. AI leaders should guide their organizations toward an era in which AI is not only creating tangible business value but also going beyond to become a critical competitive differentiator and industry disruptor.
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12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST
How to Create an Effective Application Strategy
Koji Motoyoshi,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Japanese application leaders tasked with creating a strategic application plan that aligns with business outcomes often don’t know where to start. This session highlights steps to address this issue, culminating in a concise and effective application strategy to communicate the plan.
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