Who is eligible to attend this discussion event?

University and graduate students scheduled to graduate in March 2027, especially those in IT and engineering fields.

Is there a participation fee?

No, participation is free. Registration is required, and each session is limited to 15 participants.

Where will the event be held?

14th floor, Ebisu Garden Place Tower, a 5-minute walk from JR Ebisu Station East Exit.

Who are the speakers?

Active AI and data consultants with experience at EY and data science startups.

What are the benefits of attending?

Gain real insights into AI consulting work, differences from SIER/engineer roles, and career paths for STEM graduates.

WorkX to Host Small-Group Discussion Events for 2027 Graduates in IT and Engineering Fields: Speak Candidly with Active AI & Data Consultants

Published Jun 18, 2026 5:10 PM ・ Updated Jun 19, 2026 7:22 AM ・ 10 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

WorkX will host 15 in-person discussion events from June 27 to July 29, 2026, for university and graduate students graduating in March 2027. The events offer small-group, candid conversations with active AI and data consultants to help students understand the differences between technical and consulting careers.

WorkX Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoharu Higashino, hereinafter "WorkX"), a company specializing in AX/DX consulting services, will host a total of 15 discussion events between June 27 (Sat), 2026, and July 29 (Wed), 2026, targeting university and graduate students scheduled to graduate in March 2027.

Seminar Overview

### Target Audience

University and graduate students scheduled to graduate in March 2027

### Capacity

15 participants per session (first-come, first-served)

### Participation Fee

Free of charge

### Format

In-person, small-group format

### Venue

14th Floor, Ebisu Garden Place Tower (approximately 5-minute walk from JR Ebisu Station East Exit)

### Organizer

WorkX Co., Ltd.

### Registration URL

https://forms.gle/qzkMP2BUKTgXaXJy7

Speaker Profiles

### Director Daichi Hasegawa

After launching the AI & Data unit within the financial sector at EY Strategy & Consulting, joined WorkX. Currently oversees the LeanDataX business.

### Manager Yuuya Iwano

After serving as a data scientist at a data science venture, managing projects and pre-sales, joined WorkX.

### Manager Hajime Fujita

Completed a Ph.D. in machine learning. After working on R&D for automotive systems, held managerial roles at multiple AI-related companies before joining WorkX.

*The above are examples of scheduled speakers. Speakers may vary by session.

Event Program

- Opening (event flow explanation) - Company introduction - Speaker self-introductions - Q&A session - Group discussion (small groups for candid, open conversations with staff) - Closing (next steps for those interested in joining WorkX)

Event Schedule (15 sessions total)

### <June>

- 6/27 (Sat) 13:00–15:00 - 6/29 (Mon) 13:00–15:00

### <July>

- 7/1 (Wed) 18:00–20:00 - 7/4 (Sat) 13:00–15:00 - 7/6 (Mon) 13:00–15:00 - 7/8 (Wed) 18:00–20:00 - 7/11 (Sat) 13:00–15:00 - 7/13 (Mon) 13:00–15:00 - 7/15 (Wed) 18:00–20:00 - 7/18 (Sat) 13:00–15:00 - 7/20 (Mon, Holiday) 13:00–15:00 - 7/22 (Wed) 18:00–20:00 - 7/25 (Sat) 13:00–15:00 - 7/27 (Mon) 13:00–15:00 - 7/29 (Wed) 18:00–20:00

For Those With These Questions

- I want to use my technical skills, but I don’t just want to write code - What’s the real difference between SIER/corporate engineers and consultants? - What kind of work do AI consultants actually do on-site? - Can someone with a science/engineering background succeed in consulting? - Consulting seems intense—what’s the reality? - How do technical roles and consulting differ in long-term career paths?

Recommended For

- IT and engineering students comparing SIER/engineer roles with consulting - Those who want to leverage technical skills while making a business impact - Individuals seeking concrete insights into AI, DX, and IT consulting work - Those interested in consulting but unsure if a science/technical background fits - Those who want to hear candid stories directly from on-site staff, not HR

Recruitment Information

WorkX is seeking passionate individuals to grow together across a wide range of consulting fields, including strategy, IT, and AI/data. Please visit the link below for details.

Recruitment page (all openings for new graduates and mid-career)

About WorkX Co., Ltd.

WorkX aims to drive the "Transformation to a Professional Economy," providing innovative services for professional talent acquisition to solve corporate challenges.

The company operates two service lines: "ProConnect," a matching platform connecting freelance consultants with companies, and "LeanX," a new AX/DX consulting service combining in-house consultants’ expertise with that of freelancers.

By gathering diverse professional talent and accelerating corporate problem-solving, WorkX aims to drive innovation and enhance productivity in Japan’s labor market.

### [Company Overview]

- Company Name: WorkX Co., Ltd. - Representative: Tomoharu Higashino - Founded: October 2018 - Address: 14th & 20th Floors, Ebisu Garden Place Tower, 4-20-3 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Business: Development and operation of the "ProConnect" series job-matching services; provision of the "LeanX" series consulting services - URL: https://work-x.com

### <ProConnect Series>

"Platform matching elite freelancers with companies"

- ProConnect: https://pro-connect.jp - ProConnect Engineer: https://engineer.pro-connect.jp - ProConnect Ticket: https://pro-connect.jp/ticket

### <LeanX Series>

"AX/DX Consulting"

- LeanX: https://work-x.com/services/lean-x - LeanDataX: https://work-x.com/services/lean-data-x

### [Inquiries Regarding This Announcement]

- WorkX Co., Ltd. Public Relations - Email: [email protected]

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Event
Products / services: LeanDataX / ProConnect