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Cognitee's Vision for a Bias-Free Society at the Tokyo Women's Future Forum 2026

On January 26, 2026, Cognitee Corporation, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, made a significant appearance at the Tokyo Women's Future Forum 2026, organized by the Tokyo metropolitan government. The company, renowned for utilizing knowledge representation AI to visualize organizational challenges through conversation and text data, shared the stage with prominent leaders including Governor Yuriko Koike and executives from various participating companies. Together, they announced a joint declaration aimed at promoting women's empowerment and diversity management within the workforce.

The Tokyo Women's Future Forum is a unique event designed to stimulate the mindset of business leaders and transform workplace cultures, fostering an environment where individuals of all genders can thrive. The forum featured keynote discussions, proposals by middle and high school students, awards for female business leaders, and, of course, the joint declaration underscoring collective commitments to gender equality.

Key Initiatives Launched in the Joint Declaration

During this important gathering, participating companies, including Cognitee, emphasized several key commitments as part of their joint declaration:

• - Transforming Organizational Culture Through Leadership: Cognitee pledged to implement transformative changes in organizational culture driven by top management.
• - Increasing Women in Leadership Roles: The company aims to enhance the presence of women in decision-making processes, ensuring a broader spectrum of diverse perspectives and voices is represented.
• - Creating an Inclusive Workplace: Cognitee is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that encourages everyone to embrace challenges, making work environments accessible for all.

Cognitee believes that through technology, it can help create a 'bias-free society' where judgments are not clouded by personal preconceptions. The company is committed to initiatives that enhance both the quality and fairness of decision-making processes.

Cognitee's Approach to Women's Empowerment

Since its inception in 2013, Cognitee has fully embraced telecommuting, allowing it to hire talent without geographical limitations. As a result, nearly 90% of its workforce comprises women, benefiting from the flexibility of working hours and locations. However, creating supportive environments for working women presents ongoing challenges, highlighting the need for continuous improvement.

Beyond internal policies, Cognitee is proactive in supporting women's empowerment initiatives across various regions, including Tokushima, Akita, Hagi, Kushiro, and Tochigi. The company is committed to fully engaging with issues of diversity, refusing to shy away from obstacles, and striving to foster high-performance environments for all employees.

Community Initiatives

Cognitee has also launched specific programs targeting women's career development, such as the Career Restart Support initiative in Yaita City and skill workshops for single mothers in Kushiro. These initiatives are not only available for residents of the respective cities but also welcome participants from outside.

For more details on these programs, you can visit their respective links:

• - Yaita City Corporate Seminars
• - Kushiro City Single Mothers Skills Workshop

About Cognitee Corporation

• - Company Name: Cognitee Corporation
• - Purpose: Leveraging technology to create a society free from cognitive biases.
• - Business Description: Organizational analytics services utilizing technologies for quantifying qualitative information.
• - Headquarters: 1-1-2, Nishi-Oi, Shinagawa, Tokyo 140-0015
• - Established: March 28, 2013
• - Website: cognitee.com
• - Capital: ¥600 million (including reserves)
• - Number of Employees: 71 (including remote workers)
• - CEO: Ria Kawano

Cognitee’s commitment to this cause has been recognized with multiple awards, including the EY Innovative Startup award in 2019 and the HR Award for Excellence in Talent Development in 2022. They continue to set a precedent in the field of diversity and inclusion.

The Tokyo Women's Future Forum 2026 serves as a pivotal platform for advancing gender equality, and Cognitee's active participation signifies a leap towards a more inclusive future.