Monozukuri and the Jazz of Innovation: Navigating the Agentic Era with Ludovico Diaz

In this episode of Horizon Voices, recorded at the NTT DATA Horizon's Innovation Summit 2026 in Milan, we sit down with Ludovico Diaz, CEO of NTT DATA Italy. With over two decades of experience in the ICT sector, Ludovico discusses why Italy is no longer just a "referee" in the global tech landscape but a key "player on the pitch" driving research and development.The conversation explores a profound shift in our relationship with technology: the transition from viewing it as a tool for ROI to managing it as an autonomous actor that requires ethical containment. Ludovico explains how the Japanese concept of Monozukuri—building with a deep responsibility toward the future—serves as the foundational DNA for NTT DATA’s approach to responsible innovation.