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Ad Inte Announces Media Partners for Retail Media Summit 2026

Overview of the Event

Ad Inte, based in Kyoto, has officially announced the media support for its upcoming Retail Media Summit 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Tokyo on November 11-12, 2026. This event promises to gather leaders and professionals from various sectors within the retail media and commerce industries, further enhancing collaboration and innovation within the field.

The theme for this year’s summit is "Beyond Marketing and Commerce - The Evolution of Consumer Behavior and Marketing Strategies." As retail media continues to evolve, the insights shared at this event will be pivotal for businesses looking to adapt to changing consumer trends. Participants will include retail and distribution companies, manufacturers, advertising agencies, technology vendors, and other stakeholders connected to the advancement of retail media.

Strengthening Industry Collaboration

This marks the third consecutive year for the Retail Media Summit. By partnering with leading media companies, the event aims to create a dynamic and open platform for discussing the future of retail media. The summit is designed to foster collaboration across industries, thereby enhancing the discourse surrounding marketing evolution and customer experience.

This year, attendees can look forward to an expanded range of content compared to previous years, ensuring relevant topics are covered while promoting networking opportunities among professionals.

Confirmed Media Partners

Some of the media partners supporting the event include:

• - Japan Promotional Marketing Association
• - CommerceZine (Shoei-sha)
• - Distribution Economies Research Institute
• - MarkeZine (Shoei-sha)

These partners will contribute to the event's communication strategy, expanding its influence and outreach.

Event Details

Date and Time

• - When: November 11 and 12, 2026
• - Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

> (Please note that times are subject to change depending on session schedules.)

Location

• - Venue: Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand
• - Address: 1F, Sumitomo Realty & Development Shinjuku Grand Tower, 8-17-3 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan.

Registration

Attendance for the Retail Media Summit is free but requires prior registration due to space limitations. Interested individuals should complete the registration form available here.

For any inquiries regarding the event, including sponsorship or press coverage, please use the contact form here.

Speakers and Sponsors

Several prominent names have already agreed to speak at the summit, including:

• - Yoshikazu Mochizuki, Deputy Director, Retail Media Division, Ito-Yokado
• - Taigo Hayami, COO of Gate One
• - Tomonobu Tominaga, Executive Advisor at Preferred Networks
• - Takeshi Sugihara, CEO of Structure & Signals
• - Katsuki Sugiura, General Manager of New Business Promotion at Seven-Eleven Japan
• - Yohei Osaki, Leader of DX Project Group, Tsuruha Holdings
• - Daisuke Noda, Head of Public Relations at Trial Holdings

A full list of sponsors is also being compiled and will be shared in the lead-up to the summit.

Previous Events

The Retail Media Summit has successfully built on past themes:

• - 2024: "Current State of Retail Media"
• - 2025: "Beyond Borders: The Phase of Advanced Expansion and Market Growth"

Both past events have laid the groundwork for meaningful conversations that will continue at the 2026 summit.

About Ad Inte

Founded in April 2009, Ad Inte is dedicated to supporting digital transformation in the retail sector, developing, and managing retail media, and conducting O2O and OMO marketing initiatives. To learn more, visit their official website: Ad Inte.