LINE Yahoo to Reveal AI Strategy at 'Commerce NEXT' Online Seminar on June 24-25

Japan Distribution Industry Newspaper, the publisher of the industry-leading 'Japan Net Economy Newspaper,' will host the major online seminar event 'Commerce NEXT by Japan Net Economy Newspaper' on June 24 and 25, 2026. Following last year's success with over 1,700 applicants, this year's event features expanded content and an additional physical networking session.

### Keynote: LINE Yahoo's AI Strategy Frontline On June 24, Kazumasa Ichimaru and Ryoko Shikanai, Unit Leads from LINE Yahoo’s Commerce Domain, will deliver a keynote titled 'Creating New Value Across Services: The Frontline of LINE Yahoo's AI Strategy.' They will detail the company's promotion of AI, including the recently launched AI agent brand 'Agent i' and the 'Yahoo! Shopping AI Agent,' which supports the entire purchase journey using generative AI. The session will explore how AI integration helps store owners increase sales and improve customer experience.

### Specialized Sessions and Physical Networking Beyond the keynote, specialists will lead sessions on E-commerce site construction, marketing, payments, and security. The event addresses critical industry challenges such as AI implementation, SNS strategies, and countermeasures against rising prices. Furthermore, a physical networking event will be held on July 23, featuring a special lecture by Ryota Iwasaki, President of Iris Plaza, and a panel discussion with industry experts.

### Attendee Benefits Participants who watch the seminar and complete a survey will receive the exclusive '2026 Edition: Net Commerce Sales Ranking TOP 200' data report.