Sprocket and Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten Explain AI Acceleration Strategies for Measures and Analysis – Lecture at Commerce Industry Event (Free Distribution of 18 Sessions on June 24–25)

Sprocket CEO Koji Fukada and Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten's Corporate Planning Office's Yuki Nakata will take the stage.

The Japan Distribution Industry Newspaper, which publishes the EC industry specialized paper 'Japan Net Economy Newspaper', will hold a large-scale online seminar event 'Commerce NEXT by Japan Net Economy Newspaper' (free participation) on June 24 (Wed) and 25 (Thu) for two days. Last year, the event gathered over 1,700 applicants. This year, the number of sessions has been expanded, and a real networking event will also be held.

On June 25, a specialist session will feature Sprocket CEO Koji Fukada and Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten's Corporate Planning Office's Yuki Nakata.

The lecture title is 'Prescription for Accelerating the 'Measure & Analysis' Cycle with AI: Thinking with Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten'.

Lecture Content:

'Energize Japanese crafts!' Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten values 'Sesshin Kōkan' (heartfelt good feeling).

How did they resolve the bottleneck of analysis that hinders this realization by utilizing AI?

We will introduce the 'prescription' for seamlessly connecting 'measures and analysis' and achieving a high-speed PDCA cycle, along with the company's practical process.

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Profile of Sprocket CEO Koji Fukada:

Born October 7, 1976. From Kyoto Prefecture, dropped out of Kyoto University Graduate School of Informatics. In 2000, while still in graduate school, co-founded Yumemi Inc., providing mobile marketing solutions. Around 2010, he first understood what the traditional Japanese 'omotenashi' (hospitality) really means, and aspired to transform the relationship between companies and customers. In 2014, to realize this aspiration, he co-founded Sprocket Inc., with the mission 'Using technology to create a mutually uplifting relationship between people and companies', aiming to contribute to business growth. He continues to disseminate information focusing on customer psychology, and is serializing 'Research on New Consumers' in Nikkei Cross Trend. He has two daughters.

Profile of Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten's Corporate Planning Office's Yuki Nakata:

Born in 1989. At AOKI, he was in charge of product development and new business launch, gaining experience from issue analysis to sales channel development. From 2019, as a consultant in the EC and digital marketing field, he supported sales maximization across various industries. In 2021, he joined Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, where he is promoting the creation of 'comfortable experiences' for customers and employees by utilizing data and technology.

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Other Diverse Sessions Available:

In addition to the keynote, various specialist sessions are prepared. Specialists in EC site construction, marketing, payment, security, etc., will take the stage to introduce the 'next move' and 'next-generation strategies' for the commerce industry.

Key Visual of 'Commerce NEXT':

The seminar event is packed with knowledge and know-how on the hottest topics in the EC industry: 'AI utilization', 'SNS strategy', 'price hike countermeasures', 'CX improvement', 'security', etc. The seminars will be delivered as rich program-style videos recorded in a dedicated studio.

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Three Major Benefits for Attendees:

Presentation of '2026 Edition Net Mail Order Sales Ranking TOP200' data

*Conditions: Viewing the seminar and answering the questionnaire

Participation in the real networking event (pre-registration and invitation required)

*There is a limit on the number of participants, so even if you apply, you may not be able to attend

Archive viewing available if registered by the deadline

*Archive viewing period: June 26 to July 24

Event Overview:

Event Name: 'Commerce NEXT by Japan Net Economy Newspaper'

Dates: Online: June 24 (Wed), 2026, 10:00–16:00; June 25 (Thu), 10:00–16:00

Real Networking Event: July 23 (Thu), 2026

Distribution/Venue: Online via EventHub; Real Networking Event: Conference hall in Chuo-ku, Tokyo (details provided upon invitation)

Organizer: Japan Distribution Industry Newspaper Co., Ltd. 'Japan Net Economy Newspaper'

Participation Fee: Free (pre-registration required)

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Contact:

Japan Distribution Industry Newspaper Co., Ltd. 'Japan Net Economy Newspaper'

'Commerce NEXT' Office

Email: event@nb-club.com