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TOPICS
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TOPICSMickey Mikitani: The age of agentic AI has arrived
This year, we've renamed our flagship event from Rakuten Optimism to Rakuten AI Optimism, reflecting our belief that AI is fundamentally transforming the world.
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Kicking off the sixth iteration of Rakuten's biggest annual business conference, Rakuten Group Chairman and CEO Mickey Mikitani had a clear message: artificial intelligence is not a trend, but a foundational force. -
TOPICSBeyond cloud: The future of in-store physical AI and on-device experiences
At this year's Rakuten AI Optimism, one of the most exciting, future-looking discussions centered on the intersection of AI, robotics and hardware for physical AI and on-device AI experiences. Far from being a sci-fi fantasy, agentic AI avatars, humanoid robots, and AI devices are emerging as practical solutions to real-world challenges in retail and offline environments.
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TOPICSEmpowering Diversity Across Rakuten for Pride Month 2026
Rakuten embraced Pride Month again in June 2026 through a vibrant array of initiatives worldwide. At Tokyo Pride, over 100 Rakutenians marched in the parade while the Rakuten booth promoted LGBTQ+ friendly initiatives of businesses.
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PROJECTS
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Leveraging the Power of AI in the Treatment of Cancer
A project that seeks to bridge disciplines and harness the potential of a novel therapy, aiming to bring hope to patients around the world.
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A New and Unprecedented Business Scheme
Rakuten Super Mini Job team provides unique value offering fostering win-win-win relationships through new service
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Rakuten Optimism
Over 100,000 attend the first offline Rakuten Optimism event in 4 years: A testament to our “One Team” spirit
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Initiatives Towards Carbon Neutrality
Uniting business units: The key to carbon neutrality success