TOYNOVA Inc. (Headquarters: [To be confirmed]) will hold a free online summit, "SPEAKS Manufacturing Leaders Summit," themed on the digitalization and operational efficiency of manufacturing sites, on July 23, 2026, starting at 13:00. Speakers from Monday.com Inc. and KamiNashi Inc. will present, explaining how to break away from Excel management and how to leverage site data as assets, with concrete case studies. ■ Background of the Event Manufacturing sites continue to face persistent challenges such as "tools being introduced but not adopted" and "being overwhelmed by reporting tasks, leaving insufficient time for actual improvement activities." It is pointed out that the fundamental human work styles and information flow have not been updated, even as systems and machinery become newer. Details of the Event ■ Session Content Miyajima Noa and Ogawa Satoko (Monday.com Inc.) "Break Free from Excel-Dominant Manual Work - Towards Smart Processes Utilizing AI -" They will introduce how to achieve dynamic data aggregation through an integrated platform and smart operations using AI, along with a case study of a 6,000-hour reduction by bicycle manufacturer GIANT. Kohei Tajima (KamiNashi Inc., Marketing Department) "Transforming 'Site Data' into 'Assets' - Revolutionizing Manufacturing Sites Starting with Equipment Maintenance DX -" They will explain the essence of DX in resolving the "three information disconnects" that persist even with new systems, transforming records into "assets that create the future," and creating a site where humans can focus on "winning decisions." ■ Event Overview Name: SPEAKS Manufacturing Leaders Summit "Transforming Business, Changing the Future of Manufacturing" Date and Time: July 23, 2026 (Thu) 13:00~ Format: Online streaming Participation Fee: Free Application Period: June 23, 2026 (Tue) to July 23, 2026 (Thu) until the end of the broadcast Application URL: https://toynova.co.jp/speaks/manufacturing/ Organizer: TOYNOVA Inc. Sponsors: Ca