Horizons Voices is the official podcast of the NTT DATA Horizons Innovation Summit 2026. Recorded at NTT DATA studios in Milan, it features global leaders, innovators, and industry experts shaping the future of technology, business, and society. Through focused conversations, each episode explores how organizations navigate transformation across AI, sustainability, customer experience, and innovation, offering insights into the ideas and decisions driving change at scale. Hosted by Diego Rovelli, Lead Designer at Tangity, part of NTT DATA.
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.
15 Apr 2026
Physical AI and the Power of Design with Shahid Ahmed
In this episode of Horizon Voices, recorded at the NTT DATA Horizon's Innovation Summit 2026, we sit down with Shahid Ahmed, Executive Managing Director for Edge Services and Global Head of New Ventures and Innovation at NTT DATA. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in digital transformation, Shahid provides a fascinating look at the "non-carpeted world" where AI moves beyond the desktop to interact with the physical reality of robots, machinery, and smart infrastructure.
The conversation centers on the breakthrough of Physical AI—models built on mathematics and physics rather than just language—and how edge computing is enabling autonomous, real-time actions by eliminating the delay of the cloud. Shahid also offers a masterclass in scaling innovation, emphasizing that the key to moving beyond the experimental phase is a relentless focus on solving specific problems that impact the income statement and balance sheet.
13 Apr 2026
Humans Plus AI: Building the Intelligent Workforce with Maria Lucini
In this episode of Horizon Voices, recorded at the NTT DATA Horizon's Innovation Summit 2026 in Milan, we explore the front lines of digital transformation with Maria Lucini, Executive Head of AI Design and Inside Transformation at NTT DATA. Maria challenges the traditional narrative of "man vs. machine," advocating instead for a future where humans and AI work as one cohesive system to drive growth and innovation.
The conversation dives into the current evolution of AI from a tool that merely assists humans to one that actively performs work autonomously. Maria emphasizes that real business value is unlocked only when AI is deeply embedded into decisions and workflows, rather than treated as a series of disconnected technological experiments or pilots
13 Apr 2026
The Sustainability Loop: Scaling Value and Innovation with David Costa
In this episode of Horizon Voices, recorded at the NTT DATA Horizon's Innovation Summit 2026, we are joined by David Costa, Chief Sustainability Officer at NTT DATA. With over three decades of experience at the intersection of business and technology, David dismantles the myth that AI and sustainability are at odds, arguing instead that they form a "reinforcing loop" where AI provides the scale necessary for sustainability, and sustainability ensures the long-term viability of AI.
The conversation highlights a major turning point in the industry: the move from sustainability as a "compliance-driven" cost to a structural driver of business value and ROI. David details how modern organizations must move beyond disconnected CSR departments to a model where sustainability is embedded in every function, comparing the role of the CSO today to the Chief Quality Officers of the 1980s.
3 Apr 2026
Designing the Future: Human-Centered Innovation in the Age of AI with Tammy Soares
In this episode of Horizon Voices, recorded at the NTT DADA Horizon's Innovation Summit 2026 in Milan, we are joined by Tammy Soares, President of Launch by NTT DATA. With over two decades of experience across startups and global organizations, Tammy shares her vision for the intersection of customer experience, digital product innovation, and AI-driven design.
The conversation centers on the mantra that "AI first doesn't mean human last," exploring how organizations can leverage technology to elevate human creativity and empathy rather than simply replacing staff. Tammy advocates for a human-centered mindset that reimagines experiences from the ground up, ensuring that technology solves real-world problems while driving business value
3 Apr 2026
Built to Last: Navigating the 2030 Convergence with Vito Mabrucco
In this episode of Horizon Voices, recorded at the NTT DATA Horizon's Innovation Summit 2026 in Milan, we sit down with Vito Mabrucco, a leader in innovation and technology within NTT’s global brand organization. With a career spanning over 40 years, Vito provides a masterclass on how one of the world's oldest technology companies maintains its edge by treating innovation as DNA rather than a short-term investment.
The conversation focuses on the distinction between invention and innovation, exploring how organizations can move beyond "sustainable" improvements (faster, cheaper) to achieve disruptive innovation that fundamentally changes how humans interact with the world. Vito outlines a vision for the year 2030, where the "40-year overnight success" of various technologies will finally converge to create a seamless, ubiquitous digital fabric.
30 Mar 2026
The People Advantage: Navigating the Future of Insurance with Bruno Abril
In this episode of Horizon Voices, recorded at the NTT DATA Horizon's Innovation Summit 2026, we are joined by Bruno Abril, Executive Managing Director for Global Insurance at NTT DATA. With over 25 years of experience in consulting and digital transformation, Bruno offers a compelling vision for an industry at a crossroads, arguing that in the age of AI, the real competitive advantage is not technology, but the people who know how to use it.
The conversation centers on a fundamental paradigm shift: the evolution of insurance from a reactive "paying machine" that compensates for loss to a proactive partner focused on risk prediction and prevention. Bruno explains how the convergence of real-time data and Augmented Intelligence is turning insurance into a seamless, real-time service embedded into everyday life.
30 Mar 2026
The Human Ecosystem: Navigating Industrial Transformation with Alonso Fernandez Terrón
In this episode of Horizon Voices, recorded at the NTT DATA Horizon's Innovation Summit 2026, we sit down with Alonso Fernandez Terrón, Executive Managing Director for Global Product at NTT DATA. With over 25 years of experience, Alonso shares his perspective on why the most successful industrial transformations are those grounded in human relationships and continuous learning.
The conversation explores a pivotal shift in global industry: the move away from a pure focus on scale and cost-efficiency toward adaptability and resilience. Alonso details how the convergence of the digital and physical worlds is elevating AI and data from support functions to core components of the operating model and product design.
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