NEXT 2017 — Hitachi Announces First Annual User Conference

SINGAPORE, June 22, 2017 — Hitachi Data
Systems (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501), today
announced its first annual user conference, NEXT 2017, the premier event for the digital revolution. NEXT 2017
will be held September 18-21, 2017 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay
Hotel and Resort. Hitachi is inviting customers, developers, partners, industry
experts and thought leaders to learn about the latest developments in using
data for better social and business outcomes – as only Hitachi can.

With the theme of “Lead What’s Next,”
attendees will experience the latest solutions and services that will help them
compete and win in today’s dynamic digital environment.

Customers will learn from Hitachi’s
expertise in integrating information technology (IT) with the operational
technologies (OT) to drive down costs, be more efficient and innovate faster.
NEXT 2017 attendees will get a first-hand look at the latest technology
advancements in machine learning, automation, artificial intelligence,
analytics and data management – and the business benefits those solutions
deliver across industries.

Chief information officers, chief data
officers and other business leaders will learn from and network with their
peers across industries such as financial services, manufacturing, health care,
transportation, telecommunications, energy.

Hitachi will unveil a number of new
innovations at the show including a significant announcement on the the
company’s own transformation.

At
NEXT 2017, attendees can:

·  Hear keynotes from Hitachi executives on the
company’s vision and strategy, including Mr. Toshiaki Higashihara, President
and CEO, Hitachi, Ltd.

·  Learn from Hitachi customers on what matters
most in the digital revolution.

·  Meet face to face with business transformation
thought leaders and technology visionaries and experts .

·  Watch as Geoffrey Moore, noted
speaker, advisor and author of Crossing the Chasm and other
bestsellers, offers his unique perspective on digital transformation by
examining it as a maturity model for digital systems.

·  Listen to Dr. Michio Kaku, author, host of
several science TV programs, internationally recognized authority on Einstein’s
unified field theory and on the prediction of trends affecting business,
medicine, finance and society.

·  Attend breakout sessions tailored to specific
interests in digital transformation, enterprise IT, industrial IoT, financial
services and urban development.

·  Experience the vast Solutions Showcase with
demonstrations from Hitachi companies and their partners.

·  Network with industry peers and Hitachi’s
partner ecosystem.

·  Watch the announcement of Hitachi’s inaugural
Transformation Award winners, recognizing customers who have transformed their
businesses in partnership with Hitachi.

·  Enjoy the NEXT closing event with A-list
entertainment.

Registration for NEXT 2017 is now live! The $795
ticket is available at the introductory price of $299. To register to attend
Hitachi NEXT 2017, please visit HitachiNEXT.com.
Registered attendees will receive dymanic updates on new additions to the
agenda in the weeks leading up to the event.