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HERP to Sponsor the Technical Debt Conference 2026

Introduction

In a significant commitment to fostering the growth of the engineering community, HERP Inc. has announced its participation as a session sponsor for the forthcoming Technical Debt Conference 2026, scheduled for September 16-17, 2026. Located in Shinagawa, Tokyo, HERP has made strides in addressing the complexities of technical debt, a challenge that resonates deeply within the tech industry today.

Context of Technical Debt

The term 'technical debt' encapsulates the trade-offs that technology teams make in the pursuit of rapid delivery and progress. Often, solutions that seemed ideal at the inception—such as microservices—can evolve into a tangled web of complications as the organization grows. HERP has continuously sought the optimal architecture aligned with its developmental growth, but as time passed, it encountered the complex realities of technical debt. These challenges pushed HERP to confront and resolve the burden of technical debt, viewing it as a critical organizational issue.

Conference Highlights

The Technical Debt Conference 2026 promises to tackle diverse aspects of this topic, including the new forms of debt borne from the age of AI. The event aims to provide a platform for sharing best practices, experiences, and insights into navigating the complex landscape of technical debt. HERP recognizes the value of community collaboration and aims to contribute meaningfully by sharing lessons learned from its experiences.

One of the highlights of the conference will be a session led by Maruyama Reiji, HERP's Engineering Manager. His presentation is titled "Solving Technical Debt as an Organizational Issue: The Battle Against Growing Microservices". During this session, he will delve into why microservices became problematic within HERP Hire, re-evaluating design choices made during initial development. Maruyama will also trace the evolution of debt resolution from a personal improvement initiative to a prioritized organizational process, highlighting how teams can systematically approach these challenges.

Session Details

• - Date: September 16, 2026
• - Time: 15:20 – 15:50
• - Venue: Room B
• - Speaker: Maruyama Reiji

After graduating from the humanities department, Maruyama joined an AWS-focused SIer in 2018, where he contributed to AWS automation services' development and operation. Joining HERP in January 2022, he now serves as Engineering Manager, overseeing not only development but also product and people management.

About the Conference

Organized by Findy Inc., the Technical Debt Conference aims to foster understanding and share insights on best practices for addressing technical debt. Attendees will engage with multiple perspectives, leaving with practical knowledge on optimal ways to confront technical debt, shaping the direction of their organizational strategies moving forward.

• - Date: September 16-17, 2026
• - Format: Online Streaming
• - URL: Technical Debt Conference 2026

About HERP Inc.

Founded on March 24, 2017, HERP is dedicated to developing and providing innovative HR solutions. Their flagship product, HERP Hire, along with other services like HERP Nurture, HERP Trust, and advisory services, showcases HERP's commitment to transforming recruitment processes. The company is located at 1-2-10 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, at CIRCLES Gotanda, 3rd floor.
For more information, visit HERP's official website.

Conclusion

HERP's involvement in the Technical Debt Conference signifies its dedication to addressing pressing challenges faced by today's tech organizations. As the industry continues to evolve, events like this provide essential forums for collaboration and problem-solving, benefiting all stakeholders involved.