Tokyo Tech Meetups and IT Career Events in Japan Reinvented by HirePlanner.com

March 12, 2025

On February 27, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan, HirePlanner.com, a leading recruitment advertising platform in Japan, organized its first Tokyo Tech Meetup / Japan IT Career Event at Toranomon Hills Business Tower. Held in collaboration with Venture Café Tokyo (as part of their Global Gathering initiative) and hosted by CIC Tokyo, the event was a resounding success, surpassing expectations with 480 attendees and attracting a diverse group of tech professionals from various backgrounds and experience levels.

Leading Tech Companies and IT Professionals Connect in Tokyo at HirePlanner’s Premier Tech Meetup & IT Career Event in Japan

A NEW APPROACH TO CAREER EVENTS IN JAPAN

Breaking away from the traditional career fair format, HirePlanner introduced an innovative approach that is redefining the future of recruitment events while setting a new standard for employer branding best practices. The event provided far more value to participants by seamlessly blending networking opportunities, career fairs, seminars, and meet-and-greet sessions into a single experience.

This unique concept offered tech professionals a broader range of job opportunities, industry connections, business prospects, and direct access to experts discussing the latest trends in AI, IT, and technology. More than just a career event, it fostered an engaging, warm, and dynamic atmosphere, allowing attendees to build genuine connections while enjoying an inspiring and fun experience.

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TOKYO TECH MEETUP / IT CAREER EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

This event featured the following key elements:

– Seminars and panel discussions on various tech-related topics.
– Short presentations from carefully selected tech companies recruiting in Japan.
– A dedicated networking area for tech professionals to connect with peers and exhibiting companies looking for talent.
– Food, drinks, and music to create a welcoming and authentic atmosphere where everyone could feel at ease.

– RealCro

– Code Complete

– Code Chrysalis

– Fidel Group

– RWS

– TachikomaAI

– Wizcorp

– HPE

– Sentree

– Rinna

HirePlanner offered all participating companies a dedicated session where each organization had the opportunity to deliver a concise, five-minute presentation. This platform enabled tech companies to directly highlight their vision, services, cutting-edge technologies, and job opportunities to a highly engaged audience of tech professionals and industry enthusiasts.

The presentations sparked strong interest among attendees, prompting many to visit company booths during the networking session—fostering meaningful conversations, deeper engagement, and valuable connections.

All presentations were recorded, providing participating companies with high-quality employer branding content that they can repurpose throughout the year to enhance their recruitment efforts.

📣 SEMINARS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Each seminar was at full capacity, with some attendees even standing at the back of the conference room. These sessions provided valuable insights and were highly educational.

SESSION 1：“How to Revolutionize Customer Experience with Generative AI”

🎤 FACILITATOR:
– Michael Makarov
(Software Engineer – Advisor / Code Chrysalis)

🎤 SPEAKERS:
– Ryunosuke Tanaka (AI Enterprise Account Executive / Automation Anywhere)

– Daniel O. Ferrandez (AI Solutions – Customer Success Group Manager / Rakuten)

SESSION 2:The Japanese Drone Market: Trends, Challenges, and the Future

🎤 FACILITATOR:
– Clifford Moore
(Co-Founder & CEO / Ignite Sendai)

🎤 SPEAKERS:
– Satoru Shimada (Board Director / Areosense Inc)

– Hiroshi Yaginuma (CTO / Locus Blue Ltd. co.)

– Megumi Iguchi (CEO / Kanatta Inc.)

– Jiro Yoshino (Managing Director / Drone Pilot Association)

SESSION 3: AI Agents and Automation: What Every Engineer Should Know in 2025

🎤 FACILITATOR:
Sylvain Pierre (Founder & CEO / Le Wagon Tokyo)

🎤 SPEAKERS:
– Cedric Wagrez (Head of Data Strategy & OPS / Stability AI)

– Sachiko Nakase (CEO / Avinton Japan)

– Eric Hamilton (Product Manager / Google)

Tokyo Tech Meetup: AI Agents and Automation – What Every Engineer Should Know in 2025

🤝 NETWORKING SPACE

Despite the event running for an extended period from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, networking remained active and engaging from start to finish. It was particularly impressive to see so many attendees enthusiastically connecting with one another.

In the company booth area, participants freely visited different tables, asking questions about company services and career opportunities. Meanwhile, in the networking area, interactions were lively among attendees, as well as with panel discussion speakers. The event provided a valuable opportunity for tech professionals to exchange insights on industry trends, share opinions, explore future business opportunities, and build meaningful connections within the IT community.

TESTIMONIALS FROM Participants and Companies

The feedback from our participants listed below was translated via AI

👩🧑 PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK

👤 “Not only did I get to hear from tech industry professionals, but I also discovered innovative services and intriguing job opportunities from companies I had never heard of before. It was truly an enjoyable and meaningful experience.”

👤 “It was great to learn about cutting-edge tech trends and to meet interesting companies.”

👤 “Time flew by! I found a company that caught my interest, and I’m planning to apply.”

👤 “I felt that this was a very energetic and enjoyable event. It was also great to have direct conversations with people from various industries, as well as university representatives and even high school students.”

👤 “I would love to see this event held not just in Tokyo but also in regional areas to further boost the IT industry.”

👤 “I joined the event to expand my knowledge of AI, explore AI-related job opportunities, and understand how AI is evolving in Japan. The event exceeded my expectations, providing valuable insights and connections.”

🏢 EXHIBITING COMPANY FEEDBACK

👤 “It worked too well. We received over 30 applications right after the event, forcing us to temporarily pause our job postings.”

👤 “We were able to meet candidates who matched not only the positions we originally planned to introduce but also other unexpected roles. It was a pleasant surprise.”

👤 “Many attendees initially joined for the seminars, which allowed us to meet people we might not have encountered at a traditional career fair. This event concept proved to be extremely effective.”

👤 “This is a must-attend event for job seekers considering a career change. Unlike typical job fairs, HirePlanner’s events include hiring managers—potential future colleagues—offering attendees the chance to gain insights that aren’t available online. It’s also a great opportunity to ask questions before entering the formal hiring process.”

👤 “This type of event allows us to meet a broad range of talent, not just those actively seeking jobs. We were able to connect with potential future candidates, business partners, and industry peers, building strong and valuable networks for the future.”

👤 “We had the opportunity to showcase our products directly to people interested in IT and tech. When people see our products firsthand, they become more interested in working for our company. There aren’t many events like this that provide such exposure, making it a valuable opportunity, especially for startups like ours.”

👤 “As recruiters, we receive countless emails and resumes daily and follow a standard hiring process. However, events like this allow candidates to showcase their personality, skills, and passion in a way that stands out. Meeting candidates face-to-face is refreshing and leaves a lasting impression. This experience reinforced the value of in-person events in recruitment, and we plan to continue hiring through such opportunities.”

📣 FEEDBACK FROM SPEAKERS

👤 “The event was exceptionally well-organized, and the venue was fantastic. I made many new connections and had the opportunity to share insights from my area of expertise with a large audience.”

👤 “When starting something new, networking is crucial. Events like this expand professional connections, leading to business and career opportunities. I hope more people learn about this event and participate to further energize the tech industry.”

👤 “Although social media helps us stay connected, nothing compares to meeting in person! Exchanging information face-to-face makes interactions feel more personal and builds stronger relationships. Events like this are truly valuable.”

TOKYO TECH MEETUP – EVENT RECAP WITH NUMBERS

🚀 Providing Opportunities for Learning, Networking, and Career Growth

The first Tech Meetup & IT Career event by HirePlanner, co-hosted with Venture Café Tokyo, was held at CIC Tokyo, the forefront of innovation in Japan. The event gathered numerous tech professionals and industry leaders, creating a very enjoyable and lively atmosphere.

🔹 480: The number of participants, including tech professionals
🔹 12: The number of industry-leading speakers who shared various knowledge and information during the seminars
🔹 10: The number of companies that introduced their vision, services, and the types of talent they are looking for
🔹 3: The number of panel discussions (seminars)
🔹 6: The hours dedicated to free networking, information sharing, and company table visits
🔹 1: The floor where light snacks and drinks were provided, offering a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for participants to mingle

The Future of Recruitment Events that HirePlanner Envisions

HirePlanner is proposing a shift from the traditional “waiting for applications from job sites,” “waiting for introductions from recruitment agencies,” and “waiting for responses from scouts” to a more proactive “recruitment strategy.”

Through these events, HirePlanner aims to offer job seekers the opportunity to experience company culture and team atmosphere—things that cannot be fully conveyed through online information and job listings. HirePlanner also encourage companies to actively participate in networking, helping to prevent mismatches and providing opportunities to meet entry level professionals or mid career candidates who have not yet entered the job market.

In the future, HirePlanner plans to continue to organize events that allow companies and job seekers to naturally meet and resonate with each other.

Our next Tokyo Tech Meetup event is scheduled for late June 2025 (Date to be confirmed soon).

If your company is interested in participating or if you’re interested in joining panel discussions as a speaker, please feel free to contact us.

For more details about the event: https://www.hireplannerevents.com/tech-meetup-japan-it-career-event

About HirePlanner.com

Hireplanner.com is an innovative SaaS Recruiting Advertising and Employer Branding platform designed to help companies attract top talent in Japan by boosting their visibility, improving their candidate engagement while also reducing their average cost per hire. It provides a wide range of services such as Job Posting Advertising, Application tracking (ATS), Agency Vendors Management, Online Career Events organization, Employer Branding Video Production and more. HirePlanner.com’s HR Tech solutions are available in both English and Japanese and include all essential features needed to recruit efficiently in Japan.

Learn more at: http://www.hireplanner.com