Event
Rakuten AI Optimism 2025 – Yokohama
- When
- Wed, July 30, 2025 · 1:00 AM – Fri, August 1, 2025 · 9:00 AM
- Where
- Pacifico Yokohama, Exhibition Halls A–D, Japan
- City
- yokohama
About the event
Rakuten AI Optimism is Rakuten Group’s flagship business conference, now in its sixth year and newly rebranded to reflect its focus on artificial intelligence. Under the theme “Empowering the Future,” the event showcases Rakuten’s AI-driven transformation across industries—from mobile and finance to travel, retail, and sports. Attendees can explore cutting-edge technologies, hear from global leaders, and experience Rakuten’s “AI-nization” strategy in action. The 2025 edition features interactive exhibitions, a world-class speaker lineup, and immersive demos designed to spark innovation and collaboration.
Why attend?
- Business Matching: Meet Rakuten partners, explore affiliate opportunities, and connect with decision-makers across sectors
- Networking Zones: Lounge areas, sponsor booths, and informal meetups with marketers, technologists, and entrepreneurs
- Sessions & Panels: Keynotes and discussions on AI strategy, consumer tech, marketing, and digital transformation
- Exhibition Area: Interactive booths featuring Rakuten’s AI concierge, financial avatars, smart signage, and sports analytics tools
- Special Guests: Andrés Iniesta (Vissel Kobe), Mudassir Sheikha (Careem), Mickey Mikitani (Rakuten), and other global leaders
- Campaigns & Giveaways: Attendees can enter a draw for tickets to the Vissel Kobe 30th Anniversary Charity Match on Aug 2
Fee
Free admission – advance registration required
Registration
Online registration is available via the official website.
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Organizer
Rakuten Group, Inc.
Event page
Rakuten AI Optimism 2025 official site