September 29, 2026
To all the press
GMO TECH, Inc.
GMO TECH at a seminar hosted by the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses in attracting customers to their stores.
~Explanation of information dissemination using AI search and Google Maps, with individual consultation sessions also available~
GMO TECH, Inc. (President and CEO: Ryoichi Suzuki, hereinafter referred to as GMO TECH), a member of the GMO Internet Group, will be speaking at the "AI Search Era Store Customer Acquisition Seminar & Consultation" to be held at the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
In this seminar, GMO TECH will share insights gained from supporting store customer acquisition using Google Maps, explaining key points for utilizing store information and customer reviews on Google Maps to ensure businesses and stores are "discovered" and "chosen" in the age of AI search.
Following the seminar, individual consultations will be held for those who wish to participate. Participants will work with GMO TECH representatives to review actual screens and concretely define what can be implemented in their own companies and stores. Through this seminar and individual consultations, we aim to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small businesses in their information dissemination and store customer acquisition efforts.
[Background of the event]
The proliferation of generative AI is changing how consumers find products, services, and stores. In addition to traditional search engines and map searches, information gathering using generative AI is becoming increasingly widespread.
In this environment, it has become even more important for attracting customers to a store to properly organize not only its website, but also its store information on Google Maps and customer reviews, so that it can accurately convey the store's characteristics and services.
On the other hand, small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses face challenges such as "not knowing where to start" and "not knowing how to utilize these technologies in a way that is suitable for their own company or store."
GMO TECH is a store customer acquisition DX SaaS.(※ 1)We offer services such as "MEO Dash! byGMO," which utilize Google Maps to support businesses in disseminating information and attracting customers.
Based on the knowledge gained from these projects, this seminar will clearly explain key points that small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses can start implementing now to expand their sales channels and attract customers to their stores in the age of AI search.
(*1) SaaS (Software as a Service): A software service used via the internet.
▶ "MEO Dash! byGMO" service website:https://meo-dash.com/
[Seminar contents]
■Part 1 (13:30-14:30)
A seminar on attracting customers to stores in the age of AI search.
~We are entering an era where Google store information and customer reviews will influence approximately 7% of AI responses~
As AI search is increasingly used to help people choose stores, this article will explore how store information and customer reviews on Google Maps influence AI responses, incorporating the latest data.
Furthermore, we will clearly explain the key points that businesses can start working on now to ensure their stores are "discovered" and "chosen" in the age of AI search.
<Instructor>
GMO TECH, Inc.
Product Marketing Business Headquarters
General Manager, Sales Division I
Yuta Nunomura
Joined GMO Internet, Inc. (now GMO Internet Group, Inc.) in 2013. After gaining experience in sales management, transferred to GMO TECH in 2017 and participated in building the sales organization. Appointed Sales Manager in 2021 and General Manager of Sales in 2025. MEO for physical stores.(※ 2)As the on-site person in charge of countermeasures, I am well-versed in the process from business negotiations to achieving results.
(*2) MEO (Map Engine Optimization): This refers to measures taken to make it easier for people to find stores and facilities using map searches such as Google Maps.
■Part Two: Individual Consultation Session (14:30-15:30)
In individual booths, you will work with a GMO TECH representative to review actual screens and immediately implement what you can "start doing" in your own company or store.
The consultation sessions require advance registration, and each consultation is limited to 25 minutes. If there are available slots, we will accept walk-ins on the day, but priority will be given to those who have made reservations in advance.
*If there are many applicants, we may not be able to accept all consultations. The secretariat will contact you by email in advance regarding the availability and time of your consultation.
【Webinar Summary】
| Name | AI Search Era Store Customer Acquisition Seminar & Consultation ~We are entering an era where Google store information and customer reviews will influence approximately 7% of AI responses~ |
| Date and Time | 2026th (Thu) October 12 17:13-30:15 |
| Venue | Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, B1F Conference Room 1 (Address: 2-8 Honmachi-bashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka) |
| Entry fee | Free |
| Target | Businesses, store/facility managers, and public relations personnel in Osaka Prefecture |
| Organizer | Osaka Chamber of Commerce |
| Application URL | https://www.osaka.cci.or.jp/event/seminar/202609/D40260910015.html |
【About the future】
Going forward, GMO TECH will continue to support small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses in creating an environment where they can effectively communicate the appeal of their company or store and be "discovered" and "chosen" by providing information dissemination and customer acquisition support that takes Google Maps and AI search into consideration.
Furthermore, leveraging the knowledge we have cultivated through seminars and initiatives for businesses in various regions, we will support customer acquisition strategies that adapt to the changing times of AI search, thereby contributing to the sustainable growth of local businesses and the revitalization of local communities.
[About GMO TECH]
GMO TECH, Inc. is a technology company that leverages AI and SaaS to support businesses in achieving sales growth and improving operational efficiency.
In addition to developing customer acquisition support businesses in the SEO, MEO, and AI marketing fields, including the store customer acquisition DX SaaS "MEO Dash! byGMO," we also provide operational efficiency support through the real estate DX SaaS "GMO Rental DX," and operate affiliate advertising, internet media, and payment services businesses.
Leveraging our unique AI technology and in-house developed products, we are promoting the creation of systems that enable AI to continuously deliver value in business operations, supporting companies' digital transformation and sustainable growth.
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[Press inquiries]
GMO TECH Holdings, Inc.
Public Relations Department Kobayashi
TEL:03-5489-6370 FAX:03-5489-6371
E-mail: hd-press@hd.gmotech.jp
GMO Internet Group, Inc.
Group Public Relations Department PR Team Kurata
TEL：03-5456-2695
Contact Us:https://group.gmo/contact/press-inquiries/
[Contact information regarding services]
GMO TECH, Inc.
Product Marketing Division, Sales Department
TEL: 03-4405-0939 (direct) FAX: 03-5489-6371
E-mail: pm-marketing@gmotech.jp
[GMO TECH Inc.] (URL:https://gmotech.jp/）
| Company Name | GMO TECH, Inc. |
| Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative | Ryoichi Suzuki, President and CEO |
| Business Overview | Creating the future with AI 1. Store Customer Acquisition DX SaaS Business 2. Real Estate DX SaaS Business 3. Web Marketing DX Business 4. Internet Media Business 5. Payment services business 6. All AI and SaaS-related matters, including the above. 7. Other internet marketing businesses |
| Capital | 1 million yen (as of the end of December 2025) |
[GMO TECH Holdings, Inc.] (URL:https://hd.gmotech.jp/）
| Company Name | GMO TECH Holdings, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, Securities Code: 415A) |
| Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative | Akito Suzuki, President and CEO |
| Business Overview | Management of consolidated companies and any other related business |
| Capital | 100 million yen (as of October 1, 2025) |
[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 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative | Representative Director and Group Representative Masatoshi Kumagai |
| Business Overview | Holding company (group management functions) ■ Group business activities Internet Infrastructure Business Internet Security Business Internet advertising and media business Internet Finance Business Cryptocurrency Business |
| Capital | One hundred million yen |