Explore the Future of Human Resources at the AI x HR Conference 2026

AI x HR Conference 2026: Stagnation or Breakthrough?

Overview

On January 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:10 PM, the AI x HR Conference 2026 will be held online. Organized by RYOMA, this event aims to address the pressing issues in human resources amid the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. Under the theme "Stagnation or Breakthrough?", this conference will feature 12 comprehensive sessions with a total of 24 speakers, focusing on how AI can transform hiring, training, evaluations, retention, and human capital management.

The Need for Change in HR

The challenges facing HR today are multifaceted: recruitment difficulties, early turnover, skills revitalization, and the complexities of human capital management. The advent of generative AI and data utilization adds another layer of urgency to these issues. Organizations now face a crucial choice: will they remain stagnant, relying on traditional methods, or will they embrace strategic innovations powered by AI to redefine their future?

This conference is designed not just as a theoretical discussion but as a practical workshop where HR professionals can gain actionable insights on decision-making frameworks and real-world implementation strategies.

What Participants Will Gain

Attendees will walk away with:

- A comprehensive design for the full HR process from recruitment to retention, moving beyond partial optimizations.
- Strategies on delegating tasks between AI systems and human roles, including operational designs.
- A clearer framework for complex decision-making topics such as accuracy, fairness, and acceptability.
- Discussion points that foster internal agreement and explainable decision-making.
- Concrete actions to implement immediately regarding systems, operations, and progress pathways.

Keynote and Special Lectures

Keynote Speech

- The Future of AI x HR: Transforming Recruitment and Talent Strategy

- Speakers: Masayuki Kuroda (CEO, Lucent Doors Inc.) and Masahiko Yasuda (CEO, We Are The People Inc.)

Special Lecture

- Changing Evaluation Systems Through Data: Balancing Fairness and Acceptability

- Speakers: Ryoichi Ikeura (Senior Executive Officer, Shikigaku Inc.) and Koki Asaka (CEO, RYOMA)

Session Line-up (12 Sessions)

1. The Future of AI x HR - Speakers: Kuroda, Yasuda
2. Emotional Intelligence and AI in Hiring - Speakers: Junya Ogino (Mindful Leadership Institute), Asaka, Miho Iijima (Emotional Technologies)
3. Breaking Media Dependency in Recruitment - Speakers: Naoya Minezaki (en Japan Inc.), Itsuki Yoshino (You Trust Inc.)
4. Work Allocation Between AI and Humans - Speakers: Yoshitaka Handa (Exawizards Inc.), Shigihiro Sunada (PeopleX)
5. New Norms in Recruitment Marketing - Speakers: Michio Ochi (Midas Inc.), Akikazu Kiriyama (Rilo Club Inc.)
6. Science of Onboarding - Speakers: Teppei Yamamoto (Plus Alpha Consulting), Keishu Otaki (Leverages Inc.)
7. Special Lecture on Evaluation Systems - Speakers: Ikeura, Asaka
8. Skill Mapping and Reskilling - Speakers: Yoko Aigami (Kakedas Inc.), Tomoya Tajima (manebi Inc.)
9. Quantifying Engagement and Well-being - Speakers: Takakuni Omote (Mitsukari Inc.), Emi Minagawa (KAKEAI Inc.)
10. Practicing Human Capital Management - Speakers: Hiroaki Mori (NEWONE Inc.), Yuzo Hashimoto (RECOMO Inc.)
11. Efficiency in Recruiting Operations - Speakers: Sohei Ryogaku (Wantedly Inc.), Kaname Fukazawa (Japan AI Inc.)
12. Strengthening Retention with AI and Management - Speakers: Takuya Okimoto (Yum Technology Japan), Yuko Hayashi (Persol Innovation)

Please note that program details and speakers may change without prior notice.

Who Should Attend

This conference is highly recommended for:

- HR leaders, CHROs, decision-makers from listed companies or large enterprises.
- HRBP and business planning managers focused on advancing human capital management.
- Individuals involved in people analytics who are driving AI and data utilization.
- Those looking to move recruitment, training, evaluations, and retention into actionable implementations.
- Professionals stuck at the implementation phase due to lack of internal consensus or operational planning around AI technologies.