GenAI HR Awards 2026 Announces Support from 15 Organizations and Government Agencies

The Generative AI Utilization Promotion Association (GUGA; Chairman: Satoshi Ihabata; Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo), which aims to rebuild industries through the social implementation of Generative AI, has announced that 15 organizations and government agencies have decided to support the 'GenAI HR Awards 2026,' an award recognizing outstanding human capital strategies that foster collaboration between humans and Generative AI.

Special Site: https://guga.or.jp/awards/

About GenAI HR Awards 2026

The GenAI HR Awards 2026 recognizes exceptional human capital strategies aimed at realizing a society where humans and Generative AI work together. Targeting the corporate, educational, and public sectors, the awards seek a wide range of initiatives related to human capital, such as talent development, personnel evaluation design, and organizational transformation. Through these awards, GUGA aims to share knowledge throughout Japanese society and promote the social implementation of Generative AI by deriving concrete hints for solving issues.

Support and Endorsements

We have received endorsements from 15 organizations and government agencies that resonate with the objectives of this award. Together with these leading organizations in the AI, HR, and reskilling fields, we will work toward achieving the award's goals.

List of Supporting Organizations:

- Women AI Initiative Japan
- AI Governance Association
- AICX Association
- AI Safety Institute (AISI)
- Financial Data Utilization Promotion Association (FDUA)
- Japan Reskilling Initiative
- Generative AI Japan
- Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA)
- The Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence
- Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)
- Data Scientist Association
- Tokyo Employers' Association
- Japan Institute for Promotion of Digital Economy and Community (JIPDEC)
- People Analytics & HR Technology Association
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

(Alphabetical order. Supporting organizations are subject to change.)

Event Overview

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Venue: Makuhari Messe (within NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn])
Organizer: Generative AI Utilization Promotion Association (GUGA)
Special Cooperation: RX Japan Ltd.
Eligibility: Corporations, educational institutions, and public organizations meeting departmental requirements.
Entry Fee: Free
Entry Period: Wednesday, July 1 to Friday, July 31, 2026.