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New Graduate Recruitment Conference 2026 Winter

Overview

The New Graduate Recruitment Conference 2026 Winter, organized by OneCareer and Benesse i-Career, is set to take place online over two days: January 28 and 29, 2026. Under the theme "Transforming Students' Current Realities into Effective Recruitment Strategies," this conference aims to help companies understand and adapt to the evolving values and decision-making processes of students in today's competitive recruitment landscape.

Background

In an era marked by decreasing birth rates and changing perceptions among youth regarding their careers, understanding students has become a vital component of successful recruitment. Companies must move beyond traditional approaches as students' values and preferences diversify more than ever. The ability to identify and grasp the "reality of students" will greatly impact a company's competitive edge in talent acquisition.

This conference will be the fourth collaboration between OneCareer and Benesse i-Career, where attendees can engage in open dialogues between companies and students, allowing for the exchange of insights and fostering a collaborative environment. By incorporating students' voices and research data, the event endeavors to shape an optimal approach to recruitment, aiming to integrate gathered insights into effective hiring strategies.

Keynote Sessions

Newly announced keynote addresses will focus on practical content related to the latest strategies for recruiting graduates of 2027 and 2028. There will be discussions featuring Daikin Industries and Sansan about the "Golden Ratio of Employee Experience and Treatment," alongside a session diving into the behind-the-scenes of job hunting led by "Shun Diary," a popular YouTube channel with over 300,000 subscribers, along with current students from the class of 2028. In total, five new sessions will be added, articulating fresh norms for successfully attracting new talent from both students' perspectives and companies' organizational capabilities.

Schedule of Keynote Speeches

• - January 28, 2026: Basic Level
• - January 29, 2026: Advanced Level

Event Details

• - Event Title: New Graduate Recruitment Conference 2026 Winter – Transforming Students' Current Realities into Effective Recruitment Strategies
• - Organizers: OneCareer Inc., Benesse i-Career Inc.
• - Date: January 28-29, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM (tentative)
• - Format: Online
• - Eligibility: HR and recruitment personnel from companies and organizations
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Registration: Via the specialized event page here.

Program

The conference will offer a total of 24 programs over the two days, including keynote speeches and individual sessions. The first day will focus on foundational knowledge of current student dynamics and recruitment trends, while the second day will explore ways to apply these learnings effectively within each company's operations.
Please note that participating companies, themes, and timelines are subject to change.

Early Registration Benefits

Those who register by January 23, 2026, will receive exclusive access to archived videos from popular sessions that took place during the New Graduate Recruitment Conference 2025 Autumn:
1. How Improving Candidate Experience (CX) Changes Recruitment: Secrets to Effectively Enhancing Student Interest
2. The Next Stage for HR and Recruitment Professionals: Four Skill Sets to Elevate Your Career

About the Organizers

OneCareer Inc.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, OneCareer provides a platform aimed at creating career opportunities that reflect individual aspirations. Its services—targeted at job seekers and companies—are designed to update the recruitment market by aggregating diverse career data.
Services Offered:

• - Job hunting support service “OneCareer” (for students)
• - New graduate recruitment service “OneCareer” (for companies)
• - Career change support service “OneCareer Career Change”

Headquarters:
20-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan
Stock Code: 4377 (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth)
Website: OneCareer

Benesse i-Career Inc.

Established in April 2015 as a joint venture between Benesse Holdings and Persol Career, Benesse i-Career integrates support for university education, job hunting, and corporate recruitment. Its mission is to connect education with work, helping students find workplaces that suit their skills and contribute to society.
Services Offered:

• - Job hunting support service “doda Campus” (for students)
• - New graduate recruitment service “doda Campus” (for companies)
• - Online assessment service “GPS-Business” (for companies)

Headquarters:
32nd Floor, Shinjuku Mitsui Building, 2-1-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Website: Benesse i-Career