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Gurunavi Announces Participation in "AI Expo Spring 2026"

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Published Mar 31, 2026 8:30 PM ・ Updated Jun 16, 2026 8:26 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Gurunavi, Inc.
has announced that its Executive Officer and CTO, Toshiaki Iwamoto, will be speaking at the "AI Expo Spring 2026" conference in Tokyo.
His session will focus on how AI agents are creating the next generation of dining experiences, transitioning from search to personalized matching, and highlighting their new AI agent-powered app, "UMAME!".

Gurunavi, Inc. has announced that its Executive Officer and CTO, Toshiaki Iwamoto, will be speaking at the "AI Expo Spring 2026" conference in Tokyo. His session will focus on how AI agents are creating the next generation of dining experiences, transitioning from search to personalized matching, and highlighting their new AI agent-powered app, "UMAME!". This initiative is part of Gurunavi's broader effort to drive technological innovation and digital transformation through generative AI.

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Published: Mar 31, 2026

Gurunavi, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Akihiro Sugihara; hereinafter referred to as "Gurunavi") is pleased to announce that Toshiaki Iwamoto, Executive Officer, CTO, will be speaking at the conference of the "AI Expo Spring 2026" to be held at the Tokyo International Forum on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The "AI Expo" is an industry-leading specialized event focused on AI and artificial intelligence. The "AI Expo Summer 2025," held last year, attracted approximately 10,000 visitors over two days, drawing significant attention amidst growing interest in the latest technologies.

In this session, with the theme "From Search to Matching: The Next Generation Dining Experience Created by AI Agents," we will explain the initiatives of the "Gurunavi Next Project," which promotes technological innovation and DX across Gurunavi using generative AI, and the personalized, next-generation dining experience realized by "UMAME!" (Umami!), an app equipped with an AI agent officially launched in January 2026 as its first service.

Gurunavi drives its business under the purpose: "Connecting through food. Fulfilling people." Moving forward, aiming to support the future of food with technology, we will accelerate the creation of new value that contributes to the sustainable management of restaurants through AI and DX.

Conference Overview

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 10:00 - 10:40

Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall E, "Stage A"

Speaker: Toshiaki Iwamoto, Executive Officer, CTO, Gurunavi, Inc.

Theme:

From Search to Matching: The Next Generation Dining Experience Created by AI Agents

【Conference Details】

https://aismiley.co.jp/ai_hakurankai/spring2026_conf/2a-1/

【AI Expo Spring 2026 Official Website】

https://aismiley.co.jp/ai_hakurankai/spring-2026/

About "UMAME!"

【Message Behind the Naming】

"Delicious" "For Me"

Provides unknown dining experiences that one hasn't encountered yet, making them exclaim "Delicious!".

It is a new type of AI agent-equipped restaurant matching app that encourages new discoveries and leads to new experiences by offering personalized "meals not yet encountered" using generative AI technology.

App Name: UMAME!

Basic Usage Fee: Free

Supported OS: iOS, Android

iOS : https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id6737528819?mt=8

Android ：https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.gnavi.umame

Official Website: https://umame.gnavi.co.jp/

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FAQ

When and where will the AI Expo Spring 2026 take place, and who is organizing Gurunavi's participation?

The AI Expo Spring 2026 will take place on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Tokyo International Forum, with Gurunavi's participation led by Executive Officer and CTO Toshiaki Iwamoto.

What is the title and focus of Toshiaki Iwamoto's presentation at the AI Expo Spring 2026?

Toshiaki Iwamoto's presentation is titled 'From Search to Matching: The Next Generation Dining Experience Created by AI Agents,' focusing on AI-driven dining innovations through Gurunavi's technology initiatives.

What was the attendance at the AI Expo Summer 2025, and what does this indicate about the event's popularity?

The AI Expo Summer 2025 attracted approximately 10,000 visitors over two days, indicating strong public and industry interest in cutting-edge AI technologies and applications.

What is the name of Gurunavi's first AI-powered app launched in January 2026, and what service does it provide?

Gurunavi's first AI-powered app launched in January 2026 is called 'UMAME!' (Umami!), which provides a personalized, next-generation dining experience using an AI agent for restaurant matching.

What is the main goal of Gurunavi's 'Next Project' and how does it support restaurants?

The main goal of Gurunavi's 'Gurunavi Next Project' is to promote technological innovation and digital transformation using generative AI to create new value for sustainable restaurant management.

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