Learning Cycle Collective: Global Voices on DEI

This symposium captures on-the-ground voices struggling with the implementation of “reasonable accommodation” and explores a shift in perspective: when environments change, individual traits can become strengths. Four organizations collaborate to envision a social infrastructure that connects early childhood through employment via technology education and environmental adjustments. Through a pilot campaign in FY2026, the event proposes a society where everyone can participate authentically. (Online)

A talk event featuring Aya Komaki of Sanrio Entertainment, exploring the power of dialogue behind the company’s V-shaped recovery. Drawing from her own experiences and reflections, she highlights the importance of self-understanding and its connection to the ability to truly listen to others. Framed around the growing value of listening skills in the age of AI, the session offers lasting insights on how to turn seemingly insignificant experiences into meaningful career assets. (Sendagaya Community Center)

A lecture featuring TV producer Daisuke Shirakawa, examining the current state and challenges of gender representation in the media. It unpacks how television has historically reproduced fixed gender roles and explores the media literacy viewers need to critically engage with such content. From the perspective of content production, the session also considers the role of the TV industry in advancing a gender-equal society. (Minato City Gender Equality Center)

An introductory seminar for those newly responsible for promoting DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging). Kento Hoshi, CEO of the organizing company, will explain how to build an annual plan and cover foundational topics such as LGBTQ+ issues and reasonable accommodation. The latter half includes a networking session, allowing participants to connect while gaining a clear overview of practical responsibilities and setting priorities for their next steps. (Online)

A lecture centered on the influential yet untranslated work “Inclusive Marketing,” exploring the concept of inclusion in advertising and marketing. Drawing on insights from Jerry Daykin, the session analyzes how perspectives on consumers and representation impact brand perception. The latter half features a dialogue between researchers, offering a deeper dive into topics ranging from the structure of public backlash to practical applications in real-world marketing. (Online)

This event reframes disability employment not as meeting numerical targets, but as a talent strategy for business growth. Panasonic and Ory Laboratory will present a demonstration of remote work using the avatar robot “OriHime.” Through firsthand perspectives from employees and individuals directly involved, the session explores how to unlock potential beyond what resumes can capture, offering new approaches to next-generation hiring and job design. (Avatar Robot Cafe DAWN)

An event in Akasaka offering a relaxed setting for those facing challenges in hiring and retaining international talent. This time, foreign leaders driving Japanese companies will share candid stories not found in textbooks—covering their struggles to build careers in Japan and practical communication strategies used in the workplace. By sharing both successes and failures, the session explores how to create workplaces where diverse talent can thrive. (Akasaka)

A webinar featuring a DE&I leader from the Dentsu Group, focusing on bottom-up approaches to embedding DE&I within organizations. Moving beyond vision statements, the session explores how to link DE&I to business competitiveness and translate it into on-the-ground action. Through case studies—such as Heralbony’s training programs—participants will gain practical insights tailored to their organization’s stage of development. (Online)

An online session centered on the theme of autonomy, questioning what it truly means to “connect with oneself” beyond company-led frameworks. It articulates the ambiguity often felt around the concept of career autonomy and reexamines individual purpose. Together with three HR professionals, participants will step outside formal roles to engage in dialogue about living authentically. The session explores a future that balances fulfillment and growth beyond systems and structures. (Online)