Join the Exciting Future of Retail at the Smaregi Conference 2026 in Tokyo

Exciting Announcement for Retail Professionals

The Smaregi conference, titled “The Future of Shops 2026,” is set to take place on March 18, 2026, in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi at the KABUTO ONE. This comprehensive event is aimed at enhancing all aspects of store management and will invite everyone involved in the retail business to share insights and opportunities.

The key highlight of the day will be a session featuring renowned Chef Shusaku Toba, the owner of the restaurant sio. Starting at 17:20, SESSION E will delve into the topic “The True Nature of a Good Shop - Unraveling through Products, People, and Data.” This session promises to explore the harmonious coexistence between technology and people in the restaurant business.

Event Overview

The Smaregi Conference 2026 is rooted in the company's mission: “Energizing Shops, Energizing Communities!” The goal of the event is to uplift Japan’s retail sector as a whole, as well as collaboratively envision the next generation of businesses. By sharing success stories from industry leaders and creating new business matching opportunities, participants will redefine the value of modern shops.

Event Details

- Date: March 18, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM - 6:20 PM
- Venue: KABUTO ONE, 4F Hall & Conference, 7-1 Kabutocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0026
- Admission Fee: Free
- Official Website: Smaregi Conference 2026
- Registration: Via this form
- Organizer: Smaregi, Inc.
- Contact: [email protected]

Specifics on the Sessions and Guests

For SESSION E: 17:20 - 18:20, Chef Shusaku Toba will explore what truly makes a shop successful through the lens of products, personnel, and data. Important discussions will revolve around redefining what effective digital transformation (DX) looks like. Leading experts including Ryusuke Miyazaki, the CEO of Smaregi, and Nakamura Hiroaki, the CEO of Varnish Standard, will join Toba on stage. The dialogue will be moderated by business investor Masakazu Mito.

Insights from the Conference Team

This conference is meticulously designed as a platform for retail leaders who continue to challenge themselves at the forefront of the industry. The aim is to provide tangible insights that participants can take back to their operations. The environments surrounding businesses are increasingly complex, with challenges related to pricing, staffing, technology, and customer experiences converging at once.

Rather than searching for a single correct answer, engaging with diverse decision-making processes will empower attendees to think critically about their next steps. Understanding how to enhance decision-making speed and accuracy while creating unique human value will be key topics of engagement during the sessions.

Smaregi positions itself as a platform company that supports retail businesses, aiming to blend on-the-ground insights with technology, translating visions for future shops into concrete reality.

About Smaregi, Inc.

Company Name: Smaregi, Inc.
CEO: Ryusuke Miyazaki
Established: May 24, 2005
Capital: ¥1,156 million (as of April 30, 2025)
Headquarters: 4-2-12 Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Website: [Smaregi]https://corp.smaregi.jp/

About Cloud POS Smaregi
Smaregi offers a cost-effective, high-performance POS system using iPads and iPhones. This cloud-based solution allows businesses to analyze sales data in real-time, regardless of location. It caters to various sectors, including retail, apparel, and restaurants, serving both small stores and large chains on a unified platform.

Energizing Shops, Energizing Communities!
Through the provision of IT services centered around POS systems, Smaregi supports new-age retail operations that leverage data while fostering engagement with businesses for community vitality.