Join us for an exciting day at HirePlanner's Tokyo Tech Meetup x IT Career Event – the reference networking event of 2026 for tech professionals, startups, and industry leaders in Japan!

Experience a rich program featuring seminars and panel discussions on the latest tech trends, along with a carefully selected lineup of speakers and companies driving innovation in Japan. Explore new cutting-edge technologies, gain market insights, expand your professional network, and connect with startups and companies actively hiring in Japan—all while enjoying great food, drinks, and music in a welcoming atmosphere.

We bring you a unique opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded tech enthusiasts, business founders, and tech leaders while immersing yourself in Japan’s vibrant tech ecosystem. If you're looking for career opportunities and IT jobs in Japan, trying to connect with the teams behind Japan’s most innovative tech companies, seeking new business opportunities, keen to grow your skills and understanding of the Japan tech sector or simply interested in expanding your professional network, this is the place to be.

Don’t miss out on an evening of inspiring discussions, career-changing connections, and tech innovation—reserve your spot today! 🚀 

Fudanotsuji Square, 11F
5-36-4 Shiba, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 108-0014, Japan

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🎟️ 2:00pm: Reception open | Check-in time 

🎙️ 2:30pm: KICK OFF CEREMONY 
🇬🇧: Opening ceremony - Main Conference Hall - 11F
Join Fabien Brogard Cipriani, founder and CEO of HirePlanner as we kick off the event in style. Be the first to hear exclusive event insights, get an advance introduction to the companies, sponsors & speakers attending the event, as well as insider information on how to get the most out of the 2026 Tokyo Tech Meetup x IT Career Event.

🎤 3:00PM ~ 4:00PM: TECH TALK - SESSION 1
Topic to be confirmed
🇬🇧: Cloud Infrastructure | IT Solution Architecture | Seminar | Main Conference Hall - 11F

🎤 4:00PM ~ 5:00PM: TECH TALK - SESSION 2
Topic to be confirmed
🇯🇵: Ai | Data | Seminar | Main Conference Hall - 11F

👔 4:00PM ~ 5:00PM: RECRUITING PITCH SESSION 1
Discover innovative companies hiring tech professionals in Japan
🇯🇵 & 🇬🇧:  Company Presentations | Networking Hall - 11F

​🎤 5:00PM ~ 6:00PM: TECH TALK - SESSION 3
Topic to be confirmed
🇬🇧: Cybersecurity | Digital Trust | Safety | Governance | Seminar | Main Conference Hall - 11F

🎤 6:00PM ~ 7:00PM: TECH TALK - SESSION 4
Topic to be confirmed
🇯🇵: Robotics | Physical AI | Seminar | Main Conference Hall - 11F

👔 6:00PM ~ 7:00PM: RECRUITING PITCH SESSION 2
Discover innovative companies hiring tech professionals in Japan
🇯🇵 & 🇬🇧:  Company Presentations | Networking Hall - 11F

🎤 7:00PM ~ 8:00PM: TECH TALK - SESSION 5
Topic to be confirmed
🇬🇧: Retail Tech | Customer Experience | Main Conference Hall - 11F

🎤 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM: TECH TALK - SESSION 6
Topic to be confirmed
🇯🇵: Green Tech | Energy Tech | Seminar | Main Conference Hall - 11F

🤝 3:00PM ~ 9:00PM: NETWORKING | MEET & GREET
Discover new technologies, learn from tech leaders and innovators, and grow your network within Tokyo’s dynamic tech community. Connect with exciting startups and companies hiring in Japan, explore new career opportunities, create meaningful business connections, and gain valuable insights through inspiring talks and hands-on technical workshops.

Spend an enjoyable evening surrounded by great people, engaging conversations, music, food, and drinks—all designed to help you connect, learn, and grow.

Join us—and leave with something you didn’t have before you arrived.

※ The event program is subject to change.

This event is designed for IT professionals, innovators, and tech enthusiasts who want to:
- Grow, learn and get inspired to drive innovation in Japan
- Network with Tokyo’s vibrant tech community
- Connect with entrepreneurs, industry experts, and fellow tech professionals
- Attend tech conferences and seminars to gain insights into the latest market trends and emerging technologies
- Initiate new business opportunities and find new potential collaborations
- Meet companies hiring in Japan and explore the latest IT job opportunities in Japan
- Enjoy a dynamic and engaging event with great discussions, food, drinks, and music

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– AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers
– Software Developer / Engineers
- Solution Architects
- Technical Sales Engineers
– Web Developer / App Developers
– Data Analyst / Scientist
– IT Consultants / Project Managers
– Network Administrator / Engineers
– IT Support / IT Engineers
– IT Help Desk & Desktop Support
– Cybersecurity Analyst
– Fintech Specialists
– Cybersecurity Analysts
– UX / UI Designers
– Game Designers
– VR / AR Engineers
– Cloud Architects
– Dev Ops Engineers
– Database Administrators
– Quality Assurance (QA) Analysts
- Technical Sales
- Sales Engineers
- Pre-Sales Engineers
Anyone interested in developing their career in the IT and Tech sector.

In Person | Networking Party

English &/or Japanese

Business casual

Whether you're a fast-growing startup, an established tech company, or a Talent Acquisition leader hiring in Japan, Tokyo Tech Meetup × IT Career Event offers a unique opportunity to boost your brand visibility, promote your technology, share your story and connect directly with one of Tokyo’s most engaged bilingual tech communities - all in one place.

More than just a tech meetup, this premium event brings together the best elements of a tech conference, career fair, networking event, and community gathering to offer one truly unique experience. Designed to help your company build awareness, strengthen credibility, and create meaningful connections, this event  offers your team the opportunity to connect and engage with the people who matter most: future talent, potential customers, industry peers, and innovation leaders.

From speaking opportunities and company presentations to demo booths, employer branding exposure, and direct engagement with highly skilled tech professionals, every aspect of the experience is designed to help your business stand out and create long-term value.

Join the growing number of companies already leveraging HirePlanner events to grow their presence in Japan, strengthen their talent pipeline, and position themselves among the most forward-thinking  and innovative employers in the market.

To learn more about participation opportunities, sponsorship plans, and how your company can get involved, visit our official event page:

HirePlanner is an all-in-one recruiting solution for companies hiring in Japan. It offers a comprehensive suite of HR tech software, including a bilingual Applicant Tracking System (ATS), online job advertising services across multiple job sites in Japan, an agency management system, employer branding consulting, and social media and video content production services. Additionally, HirePlanner regularly organizes tech meetups, networking and career events in Tokyo to help companies attract bilingual professionals.
https://www.hireplanner.com

The Minato City Industry Promotion Center (港区立産業振興センター) is Minato City’s flagship innovation and business support hub, dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, accelerating business growth, and connecting companies, talent, and community through collaboration and innovation.
Located in the heart of Minato-ku, the center provides startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies with access to coworking spaces, business support services, event facilities, and collaborative programs designed to encourage innovation, cross-sector partnerships, and sustainable economic development.
https://minato-sansin.com/

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https://www.hireplanner.com/en/events/tokyo-tech-meetup