[KnockLearn] Startup HR Forum 2026 Summer Announced! Participant Registration Now Open

KnockLearn Inc. (Ota-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ei Fukumoto) is pleased to announce that participant registration has opened for the 'Startup HR Forum 2026 Summer,' scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026.

This forum focuses on recruitment strategies for startups, with the main theme being 'From Passive Hiring to Proactive Recruitment: Acquiring High-Performing Talent at Maximum Speed.' This third event is expected to be the largest yet, with a capacity of 450 people, following previous events of 100 and 240 participants.

### Event Details - **Event Name**: Startup HR Forum 2026 Summer - **Date & Time**: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 16:00–21:00 (Reception starts at 15:45) - **Venue**: Leverages Inc. Office, Shibuya Scramble Square 26F - **Expected Capacity**: 450 attendees - **Fee**: Free for startup companies; paid for others - **Organizer**: KnockLearn Inc. (Recboo)

### Main Contents #### Session Themes HR professionals from various fields will delve into practical, experience-based strategies rather than abstract theories. Planned topics include: - New recruitment methods beyond job boards and agents - The role of VCs and supporters in driving startup recruitment - Effective employer branding for startups - Intensive AI utilization in recruitment practices - Evaluation in the AI era: Assessing AI talent and building AI agents

#### Networking (Startup Matching) A platform for startup founders and HR leads in similar stages to exchange information directly relevant to solving recruitment challenges and accelerating growth. The management will facilitate direct connections between participants.

### Early Check-in Perks (For attendees arriving by 17:00) 1. **VC Introduction Support**: Recommendation and meeting arrangements with a network of 70 partner VCs. 2. **Scout Message Feedback Package**: Direct feedback on scout messages by Recboo recruiters. 3. **AlgorHRm Claude Code Setup Package**: Free setup of Claude Code for HR and back-office tasks (worth 100,000 JPY). 4. **Recboo & AlgorHRm Special Coupons**: Exclusive pricing for forum participating companies.

This event is recommended for startups actively hiring, those facing recruitment bottlenecks, and those looking to network with VCs.