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Collaborating for the Future of Hiring

On May 14, 2026, Forward Inc., located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host its second event in collaboration with LinkedIn Japan, specifically tailored for HR and recruitment professionals in the business sector. This offline event will take place at LinkedIn's Japanese office.

As the use of professional social networks like LinkedIn continues to grow in Japan, the focus on its applications in recruitment has intensified. However, many companies struggle with questions like “Where do we begin?” and “How can we effectively leverage LinkedIn for positive results?”. This event seeks to address these challenges.

Event Highlights

Attendees will hear from expert speakers, including Takuya Ishiguro, Chief Human Resource Officer at LayerX, and Masataka Tomita, HR Manager at Turing. They will share valuable insights on recruiting high-caliber talent and engineers, specifically focusing on implementing a culture of “All-Hiring” and utilizing AI to balance the quality and quantity of recruiting efforts. This will not only cover successful case studies but also discuss initial challenges and strategies for improvement in recruitment.

The need for innovative hiring frameworks is pressing due to the constraints posed by a shrinking workforce and increasing competition for digital talent. Traditional methods alone are no longer sufficient for attracting engineers and executive-level candidates, necessitating a revision of recruitment activities. Consequently, there is a growing demand for strategic utilizations of professional social networks, along with frameworks that involve both ground-level employees and upper management in recruitment efforts.

Previous Success and Future Aspirations

The inaugural event, held in April 2026, received overwhelming feedback with over 100 participants, exceeding the venue's capacity. Building upon this success, the upcoming event will delve deeper into practical success stories from both LayerX and Turing, while exploring not only what worked but also things that did not go as planned, providing a more holistic view of recruiting challenges and strategies.

Key Features of This Event

1. LinkedIn Utilization Design: Operating multiple accounts while practicing “All-Hiring.”
2. Turing’s Recruitment Journey: Behind-the-scenes of hiring senior engineers and the impact of AI on recruitment operations.
3. Learning from Failures: Highlighting unsuccessful strategies and the improvement processes that followed.
4. Insights on the Current Recruitment Landscape: Understanding where we stand today and the future prospects of utilizing LinkedIn for recruiting.
5. Networking Opportunities: Unique chances for Q&A sessions and networking among attendees, fostering peer exchange and collaboration.

Recommended Audience

This event is tailored for HR professionals and talent acquisition leaders seeking to innovate their recruitment processes, especially those facing challenges in hiring engineers and senior management. It will also benefit anyone interested in effectively employing LinkedIn as a powerful recruitment tool or implementing an “All-Hiring” approach in their organizations.

Detailed Agenda

• - Date: May 14, 2026
• - Time: 18:30 to 20:30 (Doors open at 18:00)
• - Venue: LinkedIn Japan Office (Akasaka, Tokyo)
• - Capacity: 70 (Pre-registration necessary, first-come basis)
• - Participation Fee: Free of charge
• - Target Audience: HR and recruitment professionals from various companies
• - Benefits: Free books, light meals, and drinks provided

To register, please visit: Event Registration Link

Participants Note: The event is exclusive to HR roles. Attendees from recruitment sales or related fields may be asked to refrain from attendance to ensure the event’s focus remains intact.

Speaker Profiles

• - Takuya Ishiguro: Leveraging experience from NTT Docomo and Mercari, he now leads HR strategies at LayerX.
• - Masataka Tomita: Previously with JAC Recruitment, he handled recruitment expansion at Money Forward, and now focuses on HR management at Turing.
• - Ikko Ishizaka: With extensive background in business strategy and sales at Microsoft, he is now heavily involved with LinkedIn Japan.
• - Miyako Miyamoto: With vast experience in both recruitment and consultancy, she currently specializes in new HR solutions at LinkedIn Japan.
• - Kohei Nagoya: The founder and CEO of Forward, he is dedicated to advancing AI-driven recruitment solutions with an eye for innovation.

For further inquiries, please contact the PR department of Forward Inc. via email at [email protected] or visit Forward Official Site.