Gianfranco Messina
VP Digital Transformation, Hitachi Rail
Gianfranco Messina is listed as VP Digital Transformation, Hitachi Rail. Gianfranco is scheduled to speak at Microsoft Ignite 2026 on 18 November 2026.
Compiled from published conference agendas; not yet confirmed by Gianfranco. Is this you? Claim this profile.
About
Gianfranco Messina is pioneering how AI can be used to drive the future of mobility at Hitachi Rail. He leads an end-to-end AI agenda that spans generative and agentic AI in engineering and operations, and Physical AI on the factory floor. Responsible for driving transformation for HItachi Rail globally, Gianfranco's remit covers the company's rail operations in 51 countries, comprising 60 service depots, 10 factories and driving innovation at Hitachi Rail's flagship digital train factory in the United States. For over 20 years, Gianfranco has led the transformation of major multinationals across Europe and the US, with programmes worth hundreds of millions in investment - helping industrial businesses to improve employee wellbeing, optimize costs, and generate greater value for customers and society.
Upcoming
Microsoft Ignite 2026 17 November 2026 – 20 November 2026
- Scale industrial physical AI with Hitachi and Microsoft Speaker · 18 November 2026
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Gianfranco at events on B2DB.
- Jyoti Banda SVP & Global Head of Ecosystems & Partnerships · Hitachi 1 shared session
- Sandeep Bhat Head of Data, Analytics & AI · Hitachi Energy 1 shared session
- Slade Syrdahl Global Head of Commercial Services · KBC A Yokogawa Company 1 shared session
Others from Hitachi Rail
- Jérôme Vinot Head of Ticketing Projects 1 session