Paiza CEO Ryohei Katayama to Speak at HR Conference 2025 in Japan

Paiza CEO Takes Center Stage at HR Conference 2025

On May 20, 2025, Ryohei Katayama, the CEO of Paiza Inc., will be a featured speaker at the HR Conference 2025, organized by HR Vision. The conference will take place online, and Katayama's session is scheduled from 11:40 AM to 12:30 PM (JST). His presentation is titled "Will Programming Become Obsolete? The Essential Qualities for IT Engineers in the Age of AI and Recruitment Tips."

As artificial intelligence continues to advance rapidly, the landscape for IT professionals is undergoing significant transformation. In his talk, Katayama will explore the pressing question: "With AI potentially minimizing the need for programming skills, does the hiring of IT engineers still matter?" He will delve into what kind of talent organizations should look for in this changing world, emphasizing the evolving criteria for evaluating IT engineers in an AI-dominant environment. This insightful session will equip HR professionals with essential knowledge and strategies for successful IT recruitment in the era of AI.

About Ryohei Katayama

Ryohei Katayama has played an influential role in the tech industry since the dawn of the internet, working with over 100 companies on web design and system development. His experience as an IT engineer involved using PHP and MySQL for custom CMS and ASP e-commerce platforms. Katayama’s contributions to digital marketing strategies for major telecommunications firms at Netyear Group since 2007 have further solidified his expertise. In 2011, he joined M-Out, a company focused on new business development, and in 2012 founded Gino Inc. (now Paiza), where he has served as CEO.

Paiza operates under the ethos that "extraordinary talent changes the world." The company's motto, "Foster the Extraordinary," reflects its commitment to creating a unique platform that continuously encourages growth for both individuals and businesses. By facilitating an ecosystem of motivation, Paiza aims to support companies seeking IT talent, educational institutions nurturing future engineers, and individuals aspiring to excel in IT.

What Paiza Offers

Paiza is a job hunting, employment, and learning platform dedicated to maximizing human potential. With a focus on IT engineers, the platform's innovative features include an online programming test, the Paiza Skill Check, allowing users to demonstrate their skills and secure job opportunities. As of March 2025, Paiza boasts around 850,000 registered users and serves over 4,600 companies in their recruitment processes. The total number of skill checks taken has reached an impressive 30.9 million.

By providing more opportunities for IT engineers to shine and realize their potential, Paiza not only enhances the appeal of the IT profession but also fosters a robust ecosystem for skill development among aspiring engineers.