SUSE Software Solutions Japan held SUSE Summit 2026 Tokyo on 7 July, calling for faster digital transformation in Japan and the elimination of vendor lock-in, with digital sovereignty and open-source AI as its central themes.
SUSE Summit 2026 Tokyo was held at Place Hall & Conference in Otemachi, Tokyo, as the Japanese edition of the global conference SUSECON 2026 and part of its world tour. Under the theme “Shape Your Resilient Future,” SUSE presented three core values for eliminating vendor lock-in and realizing freedom of choice in IT infrastructure.
SUSE’s global survey, Navigating Digital Resilience 2026, found that 98% of companies identify digital sovereignty as a priority, while only 52% have implemented specific initiatives. In addition, 64% of IT leaders view AI transparency as a future driver, and 94% said open source is essential to achieving digital resilience.
Through enterprise Linux, Kubernetes, edge and AI infrastructure, SUSE provides flexible IT infrastructure that helps customers avoid dependence on a single vendor, from data centers to multicloud and edge environments, supporting digital transformation with freedom of choice at its core.
The event featured a keynote address, case-study sessions from financial institutions and IT companies, and sponsor sessions. The sessions highlighted the importance of ensuring operational reliability and security through the use of the latest technologies.