Event Report: 'Becoming a Brand of Choice in the AI Era - Strategies for Navigating the Radical Shift in Customer Experience'

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, CINC, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tomonori Ishimatsu; hereinafter "CINC") held an offline event titled "Becoming a Brand of Choice in the AI Era - Strategies for Navigating the Radical Shift in Customer Experience" at the CINC office in Toranomon, Tokyo. During the event, guest speakers discussed the theme of "How Brand Selection Changes in the Age of AI Search," providing concrete examples of strategic policies and practical steps that companies should take moving forward. The event was attended by approximately 20 participants, primarily marketing professionals.

・Date and Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 18:30–21:30

・Venue: CINC, Inc. (Tokyu Toranomon Building 6F, 1-21-19 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

・Organizer: CINC, Inc.

・Speakers: ・Hitoshi Ki (Director, IDEATECH, Inc.)

・Yuki Ikegami (Senior Manager, Enterprise Solution Group, Allganize Japan, Inc.)

・Akiko Oshio (Marketing Expert, Allganize Japan, Inc.)

・Takumi Matsumura (Chief, AI Strategy Department, Marketing DX Division, CINC, Inc.)

Session 1: "Marketing Strategy in the Age of AI Search - Strategic Policies and Practical Steps for Companies Today" ・Hitoshi Ki (Director, IDEATECH, Inc.)

・Takumi Matsumura (Chief, AI Strategy Department, Marketing DX Division, CINC, Inc.)