GMO Internet Group Announces “GMO will protect your Internet Security” Project Phase 7 —
AI・Robotics Conference & Awards 2025 to Be Held on September 25, 2025
—Bringing Together Leading Innovators to Share Frontier Technology and Vision for the Future—

GMO Internet Group, Inc. (Founder, Chairman and Group CEO, Masatoshi Kumagai) today announced that it will hold the “GMO AI & Robotics Conference & Awards 2025” on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel (Tokyo, Shibuya). This event marks the seventh installment of the Group’s “GMO will protect your Internet Security” project under the tagline “For a secure future for everyone”.

The conference — billed as one of Japan’s largest events focused on artificial intelligence and robotics — will feature keynote talks and panel discussions by leading figures from Japan and abroad. It will also include the “GMO AI＆Robotics Awards 2025,” recognizing contributors whose work is advancing technologies that will shape future society.

GMO Internet Group believes that robust security and infrastructure foundations are essential to the safe deployment of AI and robotics technologies. The conference is being held as part of the Group’s ongoing efforts to promote safe, secure digital environments for all users.

About “GMO AI・Robotics Conference & Awards 2025”

The GMO AI・Robotics Conference & Awards 2025 is a free, invitation-based event. Participants will be invited through an application process, with attendance limited to registered guests.

Event Details (Planned)

• Name: GMO AI & Robotics Conference & Awards 2025
• Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
• Location: Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, Basement Ballroom (Tokyo, Shibuya)
• Admission: Free (advance registration required)
• Speaker Highlights:
– Jensen Huang (Founder & CEO, NVIDIA) – video presentation
– Takayuki Furuta (Director, Future Robotics Technology Center, Chiba Institute of Technology)
– Yutaka Matsuo (Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo)
– Tetsuya Ogata (Professor, Waseda University / Chairman, AI Robotics Association)
– Masataka Osaki (NVIDIA Japan Representative & VP, U.S. Headquarters)
– Takeshi Natsuno (CEO, KADOKAWA)
– Kazunari Yamamoto (CEO, Turing, Inc.)
– Shunpei Ohno (CEO, Algomatic, Inc.)
– Masahiro Chaen (CEO, Digirise, Inc.)
– Takumi Usui (CEO, Michikusa, Inc.)
– Ken Matsui (CEO, ugo, Inc.)
– Masatoshi Kumagai (Founder, Chairman and Group CEO, GMO Internet Group)
• (Speakers are subject to change.)

Background

GMO Internet Group views AI and robotics as complementary technologies that will drive the second half of the Internet revolution. To support this vision, the Group established GMO AI & Robotics Inc. (GMO AIR), aiming to offer comprehensive solutions by leveraging the Group’s full range of products and services in AI and robotics. 

The conference will highlight how the Group’s expertise in internet infrastructure and security can support technological innovation and the safe integration of AI and robotic systems into society.

About “GMO AI&Robotics Awards 2025”

The GMO AI＆Robotics Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to advancing AI and robotics technologies. The awards cover two categories — “AI” and “Robotics” — and honor pioneering work by researchers, developers, and entrepreneurs whose achievements are shaping next-generation society. Initial participation is open through public application in both award categories.

About “GMO will protect your Internet Security”project

The “GMO will protect your Internet SecurityO” project was launched in February 2025 under the mission “For a secure future for everyone.” This multi-phase project encompasses a variety of initiatives aimed at strengthening security and safe use of internet services, including free tools, events, developer support programs, and collaborative service offerings.