GMO Internet Group, Inc. (Group CEO: Masatoshi Kumagai), which operates Internet Infrastructure, Online Advertising, Financial, and Cryptoasset businesses under the corporate slogan “Internet for Everyone,” will exhibit as a Top Sponsor at “Humanoids Summit 2026 Tokyo” (organized by ALM Ventures), an international event being held in Asia for the first time, taking place on Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29, 2026 at the TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center in Tokyo.
At our booth, GMO AI & Robotics Corporation (President & CEO: Tomohiro Uchida; hereinafter “GMO AIR”), which champions the vision “AI & Robotics for Everyone,” will take the lead in presenting live demonstrations of humanoid robots, along with humanoid robotics solutions from the GMO Internet Group that integrate AI, internet infrastructure, and cybersecurity technologies. Through this exhibition, we aim to deepen collaboration with domestic and international companies and research institutions, work toward realizing a future society in which humans and humanoid robots coexist, and contribute to the development of Japan's humanoid robotics ecosystem.

【Background of the Exhibition】

■ Rapid Growth of the Humanoid Market and the Current State of Japan

　GMO Internet Group positions 2026 as the “First Year of Humanoids.” Technological innovation in humanoid robotics is advancing at a rapid pace, and the market is said to surpass even the automotive industry (1). In the United States, China, and Europe, ecosystems linking manufacturers, research institutions, investors, and adopting companies have already been formed, accelerating everything from technology development to social implementation. In Japan, building this same kind of collaboration to drive the social implementation of humanoid robots has become an urgent priority.

(1) Morgan Stanley Research, “Humanoids: A $5 Trillion Market” (May 2025)

■ The Role of GMO Internet Group

　The social implementation of humanoid robots cannot be completed by robot manufacturers alone—it requires integration with social infrastructure including AI, high-performance servers, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and finance. As a comprehensive internet services company that delivers all of these in an integrated manner, GMO Internet Group provides the foundation that supports safe and reliable social implementation of humanoid robots.
　In addition, on April 7, 2026, we opened the “GMO Humanoid Lab Shibuya Showcase,” one of the largest physical AI research and development hubs in Japan in terms of floor area, number of manufacturers, and number of robot models (*2). By bringing together the world's most advanced humanoid robots and R&D facilities at this single location, we are concentrating top engineers and researchers from Japan and abroad, thereby contributing to strengthening global competitiveness.

　Through our exhibition as a Top Sponsor at this event, we will deepen collaboration with humanoid robot manufacturers, researchers, and adopting companies gathering from around the world, and contribute to the development of Japan's humanoid robotics ecosystem.
(*2) “[A First in Japan] GMO Internet Group Opens the ‘GMO Humanoid Lab Shibuya Showcase,’ Japan's Largest Dedicated R&D Hub for Humanoid Robots by Floor Area, Number of Manufacturers, and Number of Robot Models,” April 7, 2026 https://group.gmo/news/article/9977/

【Exhibition Details】

1. Booth

At our booth, you can experience a society in which humanoid robots and humans collaborate, through demonstrations of a future society staged by GMO AIR.
・ Introduction of a large-scale demonstration experiment at an airport
・ Live demonstrations of the latest humanoid robots
・ Case studies of the “Humanoid-as-a-Service” offering
・ Introduction of GMO Internet Group's infrastructure offerings that support the social implementation of humanoid robots (high-performance GPU cloud, dedicated network lines, cybersecurity, etc.)
・ Case studies of humanoid robot social implementation through collaboration with leading companies across various industries

2.Keynote Appearance

　At the main keynote session of this event, Tomohiro Uchida, President & CEO of GMO AIR, is scheduled to take the stage. Speaking from the perspective of an operating company on the frontline of humanoid deployment, he will share the realities and future outlook of humanoid social implementation in Japan.

Year One of Humanoids — Japan's Deployment Frontline

Tomohiro Uchida, President & CEO, GMO AIR

　2026 is the First Year of Humanoids. The main stage will be Japan, a country grappling with labor shortages driven by population decline. GMO AIR, which has led the way in humanoid deployment, will deliver the realities of the frontline.

・Date & Time: Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 10:30

【About “Humanoids Summit 2026 Tokyo”】

　“Humanoids Summit” is an international event organized by ALM Ventures, a Silicon Valley–based venture capital firm in the United States, that brings together humanoid stakeholders from around the world. Past editions have been held in Silicon Valley and London, and this Tokyo edition marks the first time the event is being held in the Asia region.

• Name: Humanoids Summit 2026 Tokyo
• Dates: Thursday, May 28 – Friday, May 29, 2026
• Venue TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center (Minato-ku, Tokyo)
• Organizer ALM Ventures (a Silicon Valley–based venture capital firm in the United States)
• Target Audience Humanoid manufacturers, companies considering humanoid adoption, researchers, and others
• Registration (paid) https://humanoidssummit.com/register
• Official Website https://humanoidssummit.com/

【Future Outlook】

　Taking this exhibition as an opportunity, GMO Internet Group will further deepen collaboration with humanoid robot manufacturers, research institutions, and adopting companies in Japan and abroad, and contribute to the development of Japan's humanoid ecosystem.
We view the transformation of industrial structures brought about by the evolution of AI and humanoid robots as the “second half of the internet revolution,” and we will accelerate R&D investment, talent recruitment, and new business creation to open up a future in which AI and robots create value in society and at industrial frontlines. Through these efforts, we will contribute to resolving Japan's labor shortages, improving productivity, and creating new industries, thereby helping to build a sustainable society.

【About GMO AI & Robotics Corporation】

(URL: https://ai-robotics.gmo/)

　GMO AIR was established on June 18, 2024 as a general trading company dedicated to AI and robotics. Through services that support the social implementation of humanoid robots—including the “Humanoid-as-a-Service” offering, “GMO Humanoid.shop,” and the “GMO Humanoid Lab Shibuya Showcase”—and by combining them with the GMO Internet Group's core strengths in internet infrastructure, cybersecurity, and financial services, GMO AIR aims to realize a safe and sustainable future.

・For inquiries: https://ai-robotics.gmo/contact/　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

【Media Inquiries】

● GMO Internet Group, Inc.
Group Public Relations Department, PR Team Tabei
TEL: +81-3-5456-2695
Inquiry form: https://group.gmo/contact/press-inquiries

【GMO AI & Robotics Corporation】

(URL: https://ai-robotics.gmo/)

• Company Name: GMO AI & Robotics Corporation
• Address: Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
• Representative: President & CEO Tomohiro Uchida
• Business Activities: ■ Support for AI Adoption and Utilization
  • ■ Support for Robot and Drone Adoption and Utilization
• Capital: 100 million yen

【GMO Internet Group, Inc.】

(URL: https://group.gmo/)

• Company Name GMO Internet Group, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, Securities Code: 9449)
• Address Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
• Representative Representative Director and Group CEO Masatoshi Kumagai
• Business Activities Holding company (group management function)
  • ■ Group Business Operations:
  • Internet Infrastructure
  • Internet Security
  • Online Advertising & Media
  • Internet Finance Cryptoasset Business
• Capital 5 billion yen

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