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DearOne Joins as Gold Sponsor for Retail Media Summit 2026

The Retail Media Summit 2026 is shaping up to be a significant event in the marketing and commerce space, scheduled for November 11-12, 2026. This year, DearOne, based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has been confirmed as a gold sponsor. Led by President Yasuhisa Kono, DearOne's involvement highlights their commitment to innovation in retail media and marketing.

The theme of the summit will be "Beyond Marketing and Commerce - Changes in Purchasing Behaviors Inspire Evolving Marketing and Customer Experiences". The event aims to gather professionals from various sectors including retail, manufacturing, advertising agencies, and tech vendors, creating a flat and open platform for sharing knowledge and strategies. Participants can look forward to a diverse range of content designed to foster collaboration and stimulate growth in the retail media and marketing markets.

About the Summit

the Retail Media Summit 2026 will take place at Belsa Shinjuku Grand, located at 1F, Sumitomo Realty & Development Shinjuku Grand Tower, 8-17-3 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. The summit will open its doors from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day, with potential adjustments to the schedule based on session configurations.

For attendees, registration is mandatory, ensuring a smooth experience with free entry; however, a limited number of spots will be available. Interested participants are encouraged to sign up through the provided registration link.

Current Confirmed Speakers

The summit will feature notable figures including:

• - Kaori Tanaka, Sales Planning Manager from Aeon Retail
• - Hiroshi Mochizuki, Deputy Director and Retail Media Director from Ito-Yokado
• - Izamu Matsuda, COO of Catalina Marketing Japan
• - Takamitsu Hayami, COO of Gate One
• - Tomonobu Tominaga, Executive Advisor at Preferred Networks
• - Go Sugihara, CEO of Structure & Signals
• - Kazuki Sugiura, Senior Manager from 7-Eleven Japan
• - Yusuke Ishihama, Business Produce Manager at Sony Marketing
• - Yohei Osaki, Leader in DX Planning at Tsuruha Holdings
• - Fuyuki Kuninari, CEO of Data One
• - Daisuke Noda, Head of Public Relations at Trial Holdings

Note: Additional speakers are still in the process of being finalized.

Sign Up and Contact Information

the official website of the Retail Media Summit provides up-to-date information on the program, sponsors, and speakers. For press inquiries or sponsorship discussions, participants can utilize the provided contact forms.

Previous Editions of the Summit

• - Retail Media Summit 2024 focused on the current state of retail media.
• - Retail Media Summit 2025 examined the phase of advanced expansion and market growth in retail media.

About DearOne

DearOne was established in May 2011 and specializes in supporting DX in retail and developing retail media, among other marketing services. The company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of traditional retail media by embracing technology and innovative solutions to better cater to consumers’ needs.

For more insights about the summit and updates on speakers and content, follow the official channels and press releases leading up to the event. Don't miss the chance to be part of this remarkable gathering of industry leaders and visionaries.