AI Assurance Discusses Industrial Competitiveness in the AI Era with Japan’s MIC and Hiroshima Prefecture at Manufacturing AI Logistics Conference 2026

AI Assurance, Inc. participated in a conference session exploring quality and trust in the AI era from three distinct perspectives: international AI governance through the Hiroshima AI Process, industrial development in Hiroshima Prefecture, and real-world implementation by the private sector.

On October 14, 2026, Hidemitsu Maeki, Representative Director of AI Assurance, Inc., spoke at the Manufacturing AI Logistics Conference 2026 in Hiroshima, held at the Hiroshima International Conference Center and organized by ONZALINX, Inc.

Session F, titled “AI Is Changing the Rules of Competition in Manufacturing,” featured Jun Shimazaki of the AX and New Technology Strategy Office at Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Keita Murakami of the Innovation Promotion Team at Hiroshima Prefecture’s Commerce, Industry and Labor Bureau, and Hidemitsu Maeki of AI Assurance, Inc.

The session was moderated by Shogo Kambara, Representative Director of Crowdsien Inc., and explored quality, trust, and industrial competitiveness in the age of AI.

International AI Governance, Hiroshima’s Industrial Development, and Private-Sector Implementation

The session brought together three perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of applying AI in real-world industries: global AI governance, proof-of-concept initiatives in Hiroshima, and the practical implementation of AI technologies by the private sector.

The Hiroshima AI Process, advanced by Japan’s MIC, is an international AI governance initiative launched in 2023 following the G7 Hiroshima Summit. It seeks to promote safe, secure, and trustworthy AI through international cooperation.

Hiroshima Prefecture, meanwhile, is working to foster an innovation ecosystem in which new businesses and added value can emerge. Its initiatives include supporting proof-of-concept projects and connecting companies and technologies from both within and outside the prefecture.

International AI governance, regional industrial development, and private-sector technology implementation each bring a different perspective to the future of AI.

The session provided an opportunity to consider how these perspectives relate to the practical use of AI in manufacturing and logistics.

Can AI Decisions Be Trusted in Real-World Operations?

During the session, Hidemitsu Maeki of AI Assurance raised a fundamental question:

“Can we allow AI-generated decisions to drive real-world operations?”

As AI capabilities continue to advance, determining whether an AI-generated decision is correct — and whether an organization should formally adopt that decision in its operations — remains a separate challenge.

AI Assurance is developing a range of AI assurance technologies, including its Responsibility OS, designed to verify the conditions and supporting evidence required before AI outputs and operational decisions can be formally adopted and acted upon.

In his presentation, Maeki introduced the concept of formal verification, which enables the mathematical verification of specified properties.

He also highlighted the potential for verifiable quality and trust to become new sources of competitive advantage in manufacturing and logistics.

The panel discussion also addressed what is needed to move beyond proof-of-concept projects toward real-world implementation, with participants sharing perspectives from their respective fields.

Bringing the Principles of the Hiroshima AI Process into Industrial Practice

AI Assurance also helped initiate the Hiroshima AI Assurance Council (HAAC), an independent, private-sector initiative working to translate the principles of trustworthy AI promoted by the Hiroshima AI Process into verifiable mechanisms for real-world business operations.

Manufacturing and logistics are particularly relevant fields for AI assurance because AI-assisted decisions can directly affect physical operations, product quality, and business processes.

Hiroshima holds a distinctive position in this context.

It hosted the 2023 G7 Hiroshima Summit, which led to the launch of the Hiroshima AI Process. At the same time, the region has a strong industrial base, particularly in manufacturing, and continues to promote initiatives that support regional innovation.

AI Assurance aims to connect the principles of the Hiroshima AI Process with practical technologies and private-sector implementation, advancing AI assurance solutions that can be applied internationally, beginning with real-world industrial operations such as manufacturing and logistics.

We also hope that these efforts will contribute to making Hiroshima an increasingly attractive location for innovative businesses and talented professionals, ultimately supporting the region’s industrial competitiveness.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all the speakers who participated in the session.

A more detailed report on the session will be published at a later date.

Event Information

• Event: Manufacturing AI Logistics Conference 2026 in Hiroshima

• Date: October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)

• Venue: Hiroshima International Conference Center, Japan

• Organizer: ONZALINX, Inc.

• Session: Session F — “AI Is Changing the Rules of Competition in Manufacturing”

Official Website: https://www.onzalinx.co.jp/conference2026/