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Business Contest Awards 2026

The Business Contest Awards 2026, organized by Filament Inc., is set to take place on June 10, 2026, in Tokyo. This event will gather over 140 participants from more than 70 corporate internal business contest offices, showcasing the importance of internal competitions in fostering new business ideas and nurturing talent within organizations.

During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in four insightful talk sessions, where representatives from the finalist companies will present their experiences and challenges regarding the implementation and management of internal business contests. Furthermore, a networking session will follow the event, allowing participants to share insights and foster connections.

Session Details

Let’s take a closer look at the sessions planned for the day:

Session 1: Experiencing the Realities of Running an Internal Contest

This session will feature representatives who have firsthand experience in launching their internal business contests. They will share both the achievements and the challenges they've faced, providing invaluable insights for companies considering initiating similar programs.

• - Speakers:

- Moemi Kida (Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc.)
- Tomotaka Kuroda (RYODEN Corporation)
- Keisuke Yoshida (Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.)

Session 2: Insights from a Decade of Continuous Contests

Companies that have sustained their internal business contests for over ten years will gather to discuss the evolution, institutional absorption, and recent updates to their programs. This session offers a deep dive into changes seen over a long-term commitment to fostering innovation.

• - Speakers:

- Kazuki Edagawa (Sumitomo Life Insurance Company)
- Yasukatsu Kikuchi (East Japan Railway Company)
- Yuto Yamamoto (Yamaha Corporation)
- Sayaka Kawaguchi (Fujitsu Limited)

Session 3: Nurturing Talent Through Internal Competitions

This session will focus on internal business contests as a tool for talent development and will feature discussions on personnel development strategies and organizational culture. Participants will explore how to foster individuals and teamwork through innovation challenges.

• - Speakers:

- Taiyo Akashi (Panasonic System Design Company)
- Tatsushi Tachibana (NHK Enterprise, Inc.)
- Tomoshi Nagataki (Mynavi Corporation)
- Risa Watanabe (Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.)

Session 4: Re-examining the Structure of Contest Administrative Offices

Key representatives from leading Japanese companies will discuss the design of administrative frameworks, supportive roles, and the internalization of operations. This session aims to explore what constitutes an effective administrative office specifically for internal business contests.

• - Speakers:

- Teru Kojima (Sapporo Holdings Limited)
- Ryohei Sekimoto (Tokyu Construction Co., Ltd.)
- Takashi Mizoguchi (Tatsuta Electric Wire and Cable Co., Ltd.)
- Naomi Okamoto (TIS, Inc.)

Understanding Business Contest Awards

The Business Contest Awards are designed to showcase the efforts and innovations of administrative offices that organize corporate internal business contests. These contests are increasingly recognized as critical drivers for human resource development and corporate transformation. By bringing these initiatives into the spotlight, the awards aim to create an environment where more companies can leverage internal competitions to promote innovation.

Filament Inc. has been at the forefront of supporting businesses in their innovation endeavors, with the awards being a platform to elevate the discussion around internal business contests and to facilitate the exchange of effective practices among organizations.

Event Overview

• - Name: Business Contest Awards 2026
• - Date: June 10, 2026
• - Venue: Minato City Industrial Promotion Center Main Hall
• - Location: 5-36-4 Shiba, Minato City, Tokyo
• - Organizer: Filament Inc.
• - Partners: ASCII STARTUP, CNET Japan, New Business Talks, Biz/Zine, FINDERS
• - Website: https://bizcon-awards.com/2026

For more information about attending, including invitations for representatives of internal business contest offices, please visit our website. We encourage participation to experience firsthand the innovative practices and real challenges faced by different organizations in this vibrant landscape.