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Streamlining IT Operations: Insights from Growing Companies

On May 22, 2025, Money Forward i Co., Ltd. will host a unique event titled "Streamlining IT Operations: Insights from Growing Companies" at the LayerX headquarters in Tokyo. This event aims to shed light on the efficient operations within the IT departments of rapidly growing companies such as STORES and NOT A HOTEL.

Event Overview

The event will feature key figures from the IT departments of these growth companies. Attendees will hear how they effectively utilize collaboration software like Notion and the operational management system, Money Forward Admina, to enhance their IT processes. The agenda includes both presentations and panel discussions that will allow participants to engage directly with IT leaders and seek advice.

Program Schedule:

• - 14:45 - 15:00: Registration opens
• - 15:00 - 15:05: Opening remarks
• - 15:05 - 15:15: Sponsor session from LayerX
• - 15:15 - 15:25: Presentation on Money Forward Admina
• - 15:25 - 15:35: Introduction to Notion
• - 15:35 - 15:45: Break
• - 15:45 - 16:05: Case session by Tatsuya Nakano, STORES
• - 16:05 - 16:25: Case session by Narutaki Kajiwara, NOT A HOTEL
• - 16:25 - 16:35: Break
• - 16:35 - 17:20: Panel discussion featuring Nakano, Kajiwara, and Ko Shinozaki from LayerX
• - 17:20 - 19:00: Networking session

Key Speakers:

Tatsuya Nakano, Head of IT Division at STORES, has a robust background in software development, having worked with Google services as well as transitioning to corporate engineering at STORES.
Narutaki Kajiwara, Business Accelerator Lead at NOT A HOTEL, has extensive experience improving processes and automating systems to create a performance-oriented environment, acting as an external CIO to implement modern IT practices.
Ko Shinozaki, Manager of IT Infrastructure Team at LayerX, has significant experience in managing information systems and enjoys supporting teams that create remarkable products.

About Notion

Notion provides a connected workspace where users can create and share documents, manage projects, and organize knowledge—all in one place. It's an essential tool for enhancing productivity and collaboration for teams, already adopted by major companies like Toyota and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Japan.

About Money Forward Admina

Money Forward Admina is a management OS that visualizes IT assets by linking them with employee data. It enhances operational efficiency related to onboarding and offboarding tasks while boosting security against internal threats and ensuring cost-effective IT management.

Conclusion

This event is an excellent opportunity for IT department personnel from various companies to gain insights into effective operations strategies used by successful enterprises like STORES and NOT A HOTEL. Don't miss out on networking opportunities and the chance to ask leaders directly about industry best practices.

Registration

Interested participants can register for free at this link. Note: Registration may be subject to a lottery due to limited seats.

Contact: Seminar Operations Office at [email protected]