Rakuten Group, Inc.
Rakuten holds the group’s largest experiential event “Rakuten Optimism 2024” at Tokyo Big Sight
Celebrities such as Kashiwa Sato and 1&1 Mobile Funk CEO Michael Martin are scheduled to take the stage at the business conference, and an event will also be held where you can experience the latest technologies such as AI and mobile and the Rakuten Ecosystem. ……
Rakuten Group, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Rakuten”) will hold the group’s largest experiential event “Rakuten Optimism 2024” (hereinafter referred to as the “Event”) from August 1st (Thursday) to August 4th (Sunday), 2024. The event will be held at Tokyo Big Sight for 4 days (free admission). This event, which will be held for the fifth time this year, aims to promote understanding of the concept and services of the “Rakuten Ecosystem (economic zone)” and provide a place where many people can make new discoveries. The purpose is Starting today, we have released the latest information such as speakers and content on the official website
(https://optimism.rakuten.co.jp/) (Note 1), and have started registration (free of charge) for participation in the business conference (Note 1). 2).
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This year, in addition to a business conference that brings together a wide variety of industry leaders from Japan and overseas, we will also hold the Future Festival, an experiential event with the themes of AI and mobile, where you can experience the latest technology and the Rakuten Ecosystem. Masu.
The business conference aims to “beyond innovation and envision the future,” and in addition to Rakuten’s business leaders, we will invite speakers who are active on the front lines from around the world, covering a wide range of areas that Rakuten is involved in, including e-commerce, fintech, communications, and sustainability. Lectures and panel discussions will be held at the event. Against the backdrop of the arrival of the AI era, we will consider the social issues we face and the possibilities brought about by digitalization from various angles. The keynote speech was given by Hiroshi Mikitani, Chairman and President of Rakuten, as well as Mr. Kashiwa Sato (Creative Director, CEO of SAMURAI), Mr. Miko Nakajima (Market Strategist/Vice President, Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.), Mr. Michael Martin ( 1&1 Mobile Funk CEO) and other business leaders and celebrities are scheduled to take the stage.
Continuing from last year, the “Future Festival” is a trial event that can be enjoyed for free without registration, allowing participants to experience the “Rakuten Ecosystem” through the various services provided by Rakuten. Specifically, we will have a booth where you can experience the latest technologies such as experiences using Rakuten Mobile’s communication technology, golf swing analysis using AI, and photo content, as well as special products and famous items from all over the country. You can also enjoy sales and food and drinks. In addition, we will be setting up a booth with Rakuten’s official mascot, “Shopping Panda” again this year, and in addition to a photo spot where you can take photos that will make you feel like you have visited the “Shopping Panda” home, we also plan to sell original goods. Masu. In addition, there will be a corner of the TV anime “Shopping Panda!” scheduled to air from this fall. Please note that cashless payments will be accepted at the Future Festival venue (Note 3).
“Rakuten Optimism” was first held in Japan at Pacifico Yokohama in 2019, and was held online in 2021 and 2022. Last year was the first time in four years that the event was held in a real format, and about 106,000 people visited. This year, which will be held for the fifth time, we will provide event participants with an opportunity to discover advanced initiatives related to the use of AI, an area where they can enjoy mobile experiences, and a new “Rakuten Ecosystem.” In the future, the official website will be updated with the latest information on business conference speakers, talk session summaries, and content within “Future Festival.”
Rakuten aims to transform and enrich society without being bound by common sense. Through this event, we will expand the possibilities for change brought about by the latest technology and provide an opportunity for many people to make new discoveries and gain joy. (Note 1) This is current information and is subject to change. (Note 2) For registration methods and details, please check the “Rakuten Optimism 2024” official website
(https://optimism.rakuten.co.jp/).
(Note 3) “Rakuten Pay (app payment)”, “Rakuten Edy”, “Suica” and other transportation electronic money, “Rakuten Card” and various
Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and JCB brand credit cards, “Rakuten Bank” Only various branded debit cards including “Debit Cards (JCB/Visa)” can be used.
*”Suica” is a registered trademark of East Japan Railway Company. ■Main speakers at business conferences (as of June 3, 2024)
Top page of the business conference on the official website: https://optimism.rakuten.co.jp/2024/conference/
*Titles omitted/in alphabetical order
-Guest speaker-
・Kashiwa Sato (Creative Director, SAMURAI Representative)
・Miko Nakajima (Market Strategist/Vice President, Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.) ・Michael Martin (1&1 Mobile Funk CEO)
-chairperson-
・Ayako Kisa (Freelance announcer)
・Hasen Kuniyama (producer)
・Harry Sugiyama (talent)
-Rakuten-
・Hiroshi Mikitani (Representative Director, Chairman and President, Rakuten Group, Inc.)
・Yasufumi Hirai (Rakuten Group, Inc. Executive Vice President, Chief of Staff to the CEO, Special Projects Division Group Executive Vice President)
・Naho Kono (Rakuten Group, Inc. Executive Vice President and CMO (Chief Marketing Officer))
・Akihito Kurosumi (Senior Managing Executive Officer, CIO (Chief Information Officer) and CTO, Rakuten Group, Inc.
-F Technology Officer))
・Kazuhiro Suzuki (Senior Managing Executive Officer of Rakuten Group, Inc., Representative Director and Co-CEO of Rakuten Mobile, Inc., Representative Director, Chairman and CEO of Rakuten Communications, Inc., and Representative Director and President of Rakuten Energy, Inc.)
・Shunsuke Yazawa (Senior Managing Executive Officer, Rakuten Group, Inc.; Representative Director and President, Rakuten Mobile, Inc.) ・Ting Tsai (Rakuten Group, Inc. Senior Managing Executive Officer CDO (Chief Data Officer) Technology Services Division Group Senior Managing Executive Officer)
・Sharad Suryoastoor (Senior Managing Executive Officer, Rakuten Group, Inc.; Representative Director, Co-CEO and CTO (Chief Technology Officer), Rakuten Mobile, Inc.; Representative Director, President, Rakuten Symphony, Inc.)
・Masatada Kobayashi (Rakuten Group, Inc. Managing Executive Officer, Chief Well-being Officer)
・Ryo Matsumura (Managing Executive Officer, Senior Vice President, Commerce & Marketing Company, Rakuten Group, Inc.)
・Yoshiyuki Takano (Rakuten Group, Inc. Senior Executive Officer, Vice President of Commerce Company, Head of Travel & Mobility Business) ■List of booths for the experience event “Future Festival” (as of June 3, 2024) -Shopping booth-
・Sales of specialty products and famous items from all over the country, as well as popular products from stores opening on Rakuten Market
・Original goods featuring illustrations of Rakuten’s official character “Shopping Panda” drawn especially for this event will also be on sale.
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-Food booth-
・Delicious gourmet food gathered from all over the country
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-Experience booth-
・A booth where you can experience the latest technologies, such as experiences using Rakuten Mobile’s communication technology, golf swing analysis using AI, and photo content.
・A photo spot where you can take photos that make you feel like you’re visiting the home of Rakuten’s official character “Shopping Panda”
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■Event overview
・Name: “Rakuten Optimism 2024”
・Period: August 1st (Thursday) to August 4th (Sunday), 2024
・Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063)
https://www.bigsight.jp/visitor/access/
・Free admission *Advance registration is required for business conferences only. ・Sponsor: Rakuten Group, Inc.
・Official website URL: https://optimism.rakuten.co.jp/
・Participation application URL:
https://optimism.rakuten.co.jp/2024/registration/
*Speakers and content are current information and are subject to change. *The company names, product names, service names, etc. listed are registered trademarks or trademarks of each company.
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