Japan's Largest HR Event 'HR Conference 2026 Summer in Tokyo' to Be Held on August 26–27; Registration Now Open

HR Vision Inc. (President and CEO: Shiro Hayashi) will host the 'HR Conference 2026 Summer in Tokyo' on Wednesday, August 26, and Thursday, August 27, 2026, a gathering for business leaders across Japan to learn, reflect, and connect on people, organizations, and management.

Registration is now open via the dedicated website: https://jinjibu.jp/hr-conference/202608/

Background

Since the pandemic, many business events and learning opportunities have shifted online. The 'HR Conference' has continued in online format, enabling efficient knowledge sharing and attracting broad participation.

At the same time, feedback such as 'We can efficiently absorb information, but something feels missing' and 'We want a space to directly discuss with HR professionals from other companies' has been increasingly received.

In response, this year’s event will focus on the unique value of in-person interaction and will return to a physical venue for the first time in seven years. The two-day event aims to provide actionable insights for organizational development through face-to-face discussions and real-time discoveries.

Conference Concept

'DRIVE' — Acquire the momentum that only in-person interaction can generate to move people and organizations

Rather than one-way information delivery, the event will generate 'drive' — the momentum to solve HR challenges — through dialogue among participants and speakers.

Three Highlights and Features of 'HR Conference 2026 Summer in Tokyo'

- In-person workshops and discussions Selected sessions will include small-group workshops where participants bring their own company challenges and exchange insights. Attendees won’t just listen — they’ll think, discuss, and experience 'Input × Output' in real time.

- Practical insights from leading companies and experts Speakers include HR leaders and specialists who are shaping strategies in their respective fields. Discussions will go beyond success stories to include operational challenges and on-the-ground innovations — topics best shared in person.

- Networking among HR professionals HR professionals across talent acquisition, development, labor management, organizational development, and HR business partners will gather. Opportunities for exchanging business cards and sharing information will be available during sessions, enabling cross-company connections.

Featured Sessions (Selected Examples)

The conference will host numerous sessions directly addressing current HR challenges, including AI-era HR, human capital management, organizational culture transformation, and next-generation leadership development.

<Details and Registration> https://jinjibu.jp/hr-conference/202608

Sample Sessions

AI and HR

How Should HR Cultivate 'Human Judgment' in the Age of AI? — Fujitsu’s Vision for a Growth Cycle Infrastructure for People and Organizations

The Qualities of Next-Generation Leaders in the AI Era: Selecting, Evaluating, and Developing Global Business Talent

Leadership Development

From Psychological Safety to a 'Culture of Challenge': Developing Leaders Who 'Question, Experiment, and Persevere'

The HR Department’s Mission in the AI Era: Foundational Leadership Education Focused on 'Being' — Overwriting Traditional Leadership Models

Overcoming Success Bias: A Methodology for Leadership Transformation — Why Training Alone Isn’t Enough

HR Strategy and System Design

Toward Becoming a 'Global Leading Company': YKK AP’s New HR Strategy to Accelerate Global Growth

Unveiled from a Survey of 40,000 Workers: Global-Standard Human Capital Management and Governance Japanese Companies Should Adopt

Implementing Next-Generation Talent Management: 'Skill-Based Organizations' — Pitfalls and Breakthroughs from Advanced Case Studies

Recruitment and Early-Career Development

Building a Talent Pool Through Early Engagement with University Freshmen and Sophomores: A Long-Term Recruitment Strategy Aligned with Student Career Development

The Key to Developing New Hires and Young Talent: 'Concrete Career Imagery' and 'Feedback' — From Onboarding to Full Competency

* Full session schedules and speaker profiles will be published gradually on the dedicated website.

Event Overview

Event Name: HR Conference 2026 Summer in Tokyo

Date and Time: August 26 (Wed) – 27 (Thu), 2026, 10:00–18:00

Format: In-person only (no online streaming)

Venue: Bellusall Tokyo Nihombashi

(Address: 4F Tokyo Nihombashi Tower, 2-7-1 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

Direct access from Nihombashi Station (Ginza, Tozai, and Asakusa Lines)

6-minute walk from Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station

Admission: Free (prior registration required)

Target Audience: HR professionals (recruitment, development, labor management, organizational development, HRBP), executives, and management

Registration: Please apply via the dedicated website.

https://jinjibu.jp/hr-conference/202608/

Organizer: HR Conference Secretariat

Annual HR Conference Schedule

The 'HR Conference' will be held:

Online in spring and autumn

In-person (face-to-face) in summer and winter

We will continue to support organizational development throughout the year as a platform for learning and connection.

Contact for Inquiries

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HR Conference Secretariat, 'Nihon no Jinji Bu'

Email: [email protected]

HR Conference: https://jinjibu.jp/hr-conference/

HR Vision Inc. 'Nihon no Jinji Bu': https://jinjibu.jp/

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