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CLOUD STATION Community Launches Its First Event

The CLOUD STATION community, under the leadership of CEO Shin Sugino from TECO Design based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is excited to announce its inaugural real-world event. Titled "Career Advancement Workshop for HR Professionals: Exploring Work Styles Beyond 'Tasks' in the AI Era," this event is scheduled for October 23, 2026, at CLOUD STATION's Kagurazaka showroom. This exclusive event is open only to supporters of CLOUD STATION.

The workshop aims at human resource professionals who tackle daily HR tasks such as attendance management, payroll processing, and system operations. Attendees will delve into the evolving roles required in the AI era and discover vital insights that they can leverage to enhance their daily operations.

As AI and cloud technologies increasingly streamline processes like verification, data entry, and aggregation, the focus will shift to cultivating skills that foster a more supportive work environment. This includes the ability to refine processes, translate frontline voices into policies, and utilize systems to create a more conducive workplace.

CLOUD STATION was established for HR professionals to learn, connect, and imagine future workstyles together. In our fast-paced work lives, it’s easy to overlook the inherent value of our roles. This community seeks to forge opportunities for members to reassess that value and apply it positively in their everyday tasks.

Event Participation Steps

This event is restricted to supporters of CLOUD STATION. Those wishing to attend must first join CLOUD STATION for free. After joining, they will receive an application form via email to participate in the event.

For those requiring internal approvals prior to attending, a ready-to-use template for submitting requests is available upon sign-up. Here’s how to join:
1. Join CLOUD STATION for free.
2. Receive the application form via email for supporters.
3. Fill out the application form, detailing your reasons for attending.
4. Await confirmation of your attendance. Due to limited space, only 15 participants will be accepted, and personal insights shared may be featured anonymously in a future CLOUD STATION article.

What You Will Gain from the Workshop

1. Reaffirm the Value of Your Work: This workshop will help attendees recognize the importance of daily HR tasks that enhance workplace well-being.
2. Understand Your Evolving Role: Discussions will illuminate how HR professionals can adjust and support operations once routine tasks become automated.
3. Inspiration for Immediate Improvements: Participants will learn how to implement insights from previous experiences in attendance, payroll, labor system management, and IT integration to enrich their work and team dynamics.

Guest Speaker Theme: The Ideal Employee Profile in Today’s Corporations

Mr. Muneaki Furukawa from Touch&Links will share insights based on market research and client consultations regarding today’s demands for HR and back-office talent. The discussion will encompass:

• - What companies now seek in HR and back-office personnel
• - Key traits observed in those regarded as “business improvement resources”
• - Actual case studies from consultations
• - Common behaviors among successful career climbers
• - Characteristics of HR talent that thrive in the AI age.

Event Agenda (Subject to Change)

• - 16:00 - 16:05: Opening
• - 16:05 - 16:25: Keynote: The Future Role of HR (by Shin Sugino, TECO Design)
• - 16:25 - 16:50: Guest Speech: The Ideal Employee Profile (by Muneaki Furukawa, Touch&Links)
• - 16:50 - 17:10: Dialogue Talk: Careers in HR in the AI Era (Sugino & Furukawa)
• - 17:20 - 17:45: Participant Networking: Team Discussion
• - 17:45 - 18:00: Closing

During this networking session, participants will have the chance to share insights and concerns in smaller groups without needing to disclose personal information. It’s a safe environment to discuss the challenges faced in the HR role and brainstorm small, actionable improvements.

About Cloud Station

The event is open to a limited number of supporters of CLOUD STATION. To participate, you are encouraged to join the community at no cost. Once you join, you’ll receive further details about the event.

CLOUD STATION is more than just a gathering; it’s a space for HR professionals to converge, converse, and conceptualize fresh ideas about workplace improvement. Let’s explore ways to evolve beyond mere tasks into a more fulfilling and efficient working ethos as we embrace the future.

Event Summary

• - Event Name: Career Advancement Workshop for HR Professionals
• - Date & Time: October 23, 2026 (16:00 - 18:00)
• - Venue: CLOUD STATION Kagurazaka Showroom (2nd Floor, Takahashi Building, 114 Yarai-cho, Shinjuku, Tokyo)
• - Capacity: 15 participants (first-come, first-served basis)
• - Eligibility: Supporters of CLOUD STATION only
• - Cost: Free
• - Requirements: Business cards (for registration), writing materials
• - Host: TECO Design, CLOUD STATION
• - Guest: Muneaki Furukawa, Touch&Links

For further inquiries:
Please contact us through the service inquiry page at CLOUD STATION Contact.