Generating AI and Human Resource Shortage: What is the image of engineers who will still be active 10 years from now? TOTO, OMRON, Murata Machinery, and others to speak at Manufacturing Engineer Training Conference Held at Kyoto Terrsa on Friday, July 10

Maicom Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Maiko Mogi, President) will hold the "Monozukuri Engineer Training Conference," an event focusing on the training of engineers in the manufacturing industry, on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Kyoto Terrsa.

Speakers from leading Japanese manufacturing companies such as TOTO Corporation, OMRON Corporation, and Murata Machinery Co., Ltd. will speak and discuss the skills required of the next generation of engineers, practical examples of training, and issues in the field.

Event details: https://maicom.jp/other-services/conf/

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Background of "Monozukuri Engineer Training Conference

The environment surrounding the manufacturing industry is changing dramatically with the rapid spread of generative AI and intensifying competition for human resources. Under these circumstances, the question is being raised as to what is needed to continue to demonstrate value as an "engineer" 10 years into the future. In engineer education and human resource development, we are now in a phase where new perspectives and ways of thinking that are not bound by conventional frameworks are required.

About "Manufacturing Engineer Training Conference

This conference will share the real issues in engineer training and development from various perspectives through keynote speeches, practical examples from companies, and panel discussions, targeting management, technical planning and education staff, human resources staff, engineers in active service, and development managers in the manufacturing industry.

Practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in the field and hints for achieving results as an organization will be provided.

■Outline of the event

Event name: Manufacturing Engineer Training Conference

　　　　　　 ～What are the skills required for engineers in the next 10 years?

Date and Time ： July 10 (Friday), 12:30 - 16:40, 17:00 - Reception

Venue: Kyoto Terrsa, West Bldg. 3F Conference Room 2

　　　　　　 (70 Higashi-Kujo-Shimotonden-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, 601-8047, Japan)

　　　　　　 15 minutes on foot to the south from JR Kyoto Station (Hachijo Exit West Exit)

　　　　　　 5 minutes on foot to the east from Toji Station on the Kintetsu Line

　　　　　　 5 minutes on foot to the west from Exit 4 of Subway Kujo Station

Participation fee: Free (5,500 yen (including tax) for the reception)

Target ： Management, technical planners, educators, and human resources personnel in the manufacturing industry,

　　　　　　 engineers, development managers, etc.

Capacity : 50 people (advance registration required)

　　　　　　 Please note that competitors are not allowed to attend.

　　　　　　 *Please note that we reserve the right to refuse participation at our discretion.

Sponsor : Maicom Corporation

Application Method ： Please apply in advance from the following website.

Official website: https://maicom.jp/other-services/conf/

A reception will be held after the lectures to provide an opportunity for the speakers and participants to exchange information. This is a great opportunity for networking with others who are interested in human resource development in the manufacturing industry.

Contents

Keynote Speech

What are the elements necessary for engineers of the future?　The "Two-faced Nosume" (Japanese only)

Mr. Toshimi Kitazumi, Fellow, TOTO Ltd.

Keynote Speech Mr. Toshimi Kitazumi, Fellow, TOTO Ltd.

User's Lecture

Engineer Training and Development Capability Enhancement from the Customer's Point of View

～Practical Examples of Mechanical Design and Project Management

OMRON Corporation

Industrial Automation Business Company

Kenji Murata, General Manager, 1st Development Department, Sensor Division, Industrial Automation Business Company, OMRON Corporation

User Lecture Mr. Kenji Murata, General Manager, Sensor Division 1 Development Department, Omron Corp.

Lecture

Idea Generator, Mechanism Creator

～Talented human resources" to survive in the manufacturing industry in the next 10 years

Mr. Hiroyuki Taguchi, Taguchi Professional Engineers Office

Lecture by Mr. Hiroyuki Taguchi, Taguchi Professional Engineers Office

Lecture by user

The Realities of 3DCAD Introduction - Gap between Ideal and Reality

Mr. Daisuke Harada, Manager, Engineering Management Section, CFA Engineering Department 2, Murata Machinery Co.

User lecture: Mr. Daisuke Harada, Manager, Engineering Management Section, CFA Engineering Department 2, Murata Machinery, Ltd.

Panel Discussion

Skill Map for the Future

Company Profile

Company name: Maicom Corporation

Representative: Maiko Mogi, President

Location: 942 Win Aoyama, 2-2-15 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062

Establishment ： April 2022

Business description: Planning, organizing, operating, and consulting for human resource development and technical education for the manufacturing industry, etc.

Capital: 1 million yen

URL ： https://maicom.jp

For inquiries regarding this event, please contact

Maicom Corporation

TEL ： 03-6869-6944

Inquiry form: https://maicom.jp/contact/