Building an AI-Ready Culture at Rakuten Product Conference 2025
Rakuten Product Conference (RPC) 2025, a flagship event from Rakuten India, is set to take place virtually on April 23. Now in its fifth year, RPC 2025 offers a deep dive into what it takes to build an AI-ready organization. Free and open to the public, the conference promises to be an insightful and engaging experience for anyone looking to leverage AI for sustainable growth and innovation.
The year’s theme, “Machine Speed, Human Ingenuity,” goes beyond the surface-level discussions, tackling the crucial challenge of integrating AI into company culture to drive lasting transformation.
Weaving AI into your company’s DNA
The potential of AI is undeniable in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. However, simply adopting AI tools doesn’t always deliver the desired results. Many organizations are working hard to translate that technology into tangible business results. What are the key factors for success?
RPC 2025 aims to help businesses move beyond superficial AI implementation. The goal is to weave AI into your very DNA – shifting from viewing AI as just a set of tools to embracing it as a core value, strategic imperative and ingrained habit.
A conference for AI leaders, innovators and strategists
RPC 2025 is designed for a diverse audience, recognizing that AI transformation requires a truly holistic approach. From business leaders championing an AI-first vision, to tech engineers exploring AI’s potential, to entrepreneurs building AI-powered ventures, RPC 2025 offers attendees practical knowledge and actionable strategies to transform their organizations and embrace an AI-first future.
Hear from inspiring speakers
This year’s conference boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, bringing together Rakuten Group leaders and key industry figures to share their vast expertise and insights.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Rakuten Group leaders, including Akihito Kurozumi, Rakuten’s CIO & CTO; Ting Cai, Rakuten’s Chief AI & Data Officer; Sunil Gopinath, Rakuten India’s CEO; Taku Okoshi, Director of Rakuten’s AI and Data Division; and Zhe Liu, Rakuten’s AI & Data Division Vice GM.
The conference will also feature prominent figures from the broader tech and AI industry, including Vishal Dhupar, NVIDIA’s Managing Director of South Asia; Jeyandran Venugopal, Flipkart’s Chief Product & Technology Officer; Sandeep J Alur, Microsoft Innovation Hub’s India CTO; Dr. Priyanka Ray, IBM Consulting’s Global Head – AI and Transformation; and Mohit Saxena, InMobi’s Co-Founder & CTO.
Thought leaders and practical strategies all in one day
The single-day event, held online via Zoom, will feature a dynamic format designed to maximize engagement and knowledge sharing. Attendees can look forward to keynote presentations from thought leaders, panel discussions featuring experts discussing AI integration challenges and fireside chats offering deep-dive conversations between specialists.
The conference will explore a wide range of topics, including AI adoption strategies, cultural transformation initiatives, the business impact of AI and the importance of leadership in driving AI success.
Key takeaways: it’s all about culture
RPC 2025 will drive home the point that AI transformation requires a fundamental cultural shift. It’s not just about deploying AI tools, but about embedding AI into your company’s values, decision-making and day-to-day operations.
Attendees will learn how to cultivate AI-first leadership, align AI initiatives with business strategy and develop a culture that embraces AI for long-term success. This is the key to unlocking AI’s true potential and achieving sustainable growth.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to truly integrate AI into your organization’s DNA. Register here!
