Highlights of BOXIL EXPO HR and General Affairs Spring 2026 Keynote Speakers Announced

BOXIL EXPO HR and General Affairs Spring 2026 Keynote Speakers Announced

SmartCamp, Inc., headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, announces the complete lineup of keynote speakers for the upcoming "BOXIL EXPO HR and General Affairs Spring 2026," scheduled to occur from March 3 to March 6, 2026. This event aims to benefit business executives, HR, labor, and general affairs professionals by sharing various insights into recruitment, organizational development, and operational efficiency. Seminars will also be held to introduce solutions that help alleviate inefficiencies in the workplace.

Keynote Themes and Speakers

1. Noriko Arai, Professor and Director, National Institute of Informatics
Theme: "Human Resource Theory for Autonomous Organizations in the AI Era: The Power of Comprehension and Creation"
Arai will share insights on fostering employee creativity and critical thinking, especially within environments integrating AI.

2. Masato Arisawa, CHRO, Isuzu Motors Ltd.
Tomotaka Togashi, Special Executive Officer, Link and Motivation Inc.
Theme: "The Essence of HR Remains Unchanged in the Age of Generative AI: Implementing Human Capital Management through HRBP and Dialogue"
They will focus on the comprehensive implementation of human capital management, from strategy formation to practical operation.

3. Toshimitsu Sowa, President, Human Resource Research Institute
Futa Sakai, President, Momentor Inc.
Theme: "Breaking Free from the World's Lowest Engagement Levels: Evolutionary Steps and Theoretical Armament in Organization Theory for Surviving the AI Era"
This discussion will center on employee engagement and scientifically-backed organizational transformation methodologies.

4. Takehiko Ono, Director, Globis Capital Partners, Inc.
Theme: "World-Class Recruitment: Strategies for Survival in the Age of Recruitment Disparity"
Ono will examine the features of high-performing personnel that aren't visible in resumes or interviews, emphasizing recruitment strategies that can help companies thrive in competitive markets.

5. Shigeki Egami, Group CHRO, NOK Corporation
Shin-ichiro Niie, CHRO, Panasonic Connect, Inc.
Tomoya Mori, Corporate Growth Director, SmartCamp, Inc.
Theme: "CHRO Dialogue: Evolution of Strategic HR in the AI Era"
This session will explore how HR can guide management using digital technologies, shaping organizational growth.

6. Masataka Utsumi, Director, Shared Services Group, SaZaBee League Inc.
Ken Tominaga, CEO, Jinjer Inc.
Theme: "Next-Generation Organization Theory: Practical Approaches to Utilizing HR Data"
They will discuss enhancing human resource management strategies that adapt to business variability in an AI-driven environment.

7. Kuniaki Ito, Professor, and Center Director, Hitotsubashi University
Theme: "The Watershed of Human Capital Management: Implementing and Evolving Sustainable Corporate Value Creation via AI"
Ito will present methodologies linking human capital investments to corporate value in the AI age.

8. Yasuhiko Hattori, Professor, Kobe University Graduate School of Business Administration
Daichi Tachibana, CEO, PeopleX Inc.
Theme: "Recruitment Revolution Fostered by Science and Strategy: Current and Future of AI Interviews"
They will discuss the evolution of recruitment processes and new strategies for organizational growth in the AI era.

For more details on the keynote sessions and schedule, please visit our special event site at BOXIL EXPO.

Event Overview

- Dates: March 3-6, 2026
- Location: Online
- Participation Fee: Free (Registration Required)

About SmartCamp, Inc.

SmartCamp envisions "Enhancing social productivity through technology" as its mission while supporting businesses with the SaaS comparison site "BOXIL." The company actively helps the spread of SaaS following the group join with BizHint in December 2023.

- Company Name: SmartCamp, Inc.
- Established: June 2014
- CEO: Shion Hayashi
- Business: Operations of SaaS comparison site "BOXIL," online exhibitions, conferences, and digital agency dedicated to SaaS.
- Website: SmartCamp