Uluru CEO Tomoya Hoshi to Speak at Special Session of 'WEB300 FORUM', a Business Conference for Executives and Leaders

Uluru Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & CEO: Tomoya Hoshi), a leading company providing multiple SaaS solutions to address labor shortages, announced that its CEO, Tomoya Hoshi, has been selected as an entrepreneur to speak at a special session of the 'WEB300 FORUM'. This fully invitation-only business conference, gathering executives and leaders from various industries, will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

The 'WEB300 FORUM' is a strictly vetted business forum hosted by 'WEB300', one of Japan's largest AI communities. Executives, leading figures from various industries, and political leaders will convene to discuss business growth and the future of Japan in the AI era.

At this event, Tomoya Hoshi, CEO of Uluru, will take the stage in a special session alongside Yuichiro Tamaki, Representative of the Democratic Party for the People, and Masaki Yamamoto, Representative Director, President and Senior Executive Officer CEO of kubell Co., Ltd., which provides Japan's largest business chat 'Chatwork'.

Under the theme 'Yuichiro Tamaki vs. Entrepreneurs and Executives Moving Japan', the session will feature discussions on the future of corporate management considering the evolution of AI and digital technology, and explore the topic: 'How can we become freer and earn more in this country?'

Hoshi will contribute to the discussion based on the realities of the Japanese business environment, offering insights drawn from driving updates in the labor market through Uluru's unique business model that combines the power of IT/AI with human resources, primarily crowdworkers.

■ Event Overview
Event Name: WEB300 FORUM
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 15:00-21:30
Venue: GMO Yours FUKURAS, GMO Internet Group (Shibuya FUKURAS 16F, 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Participation: Please check the official WEB300 FORUM website.
Guest Requirements: Board members of listed companies or executives of venture companies.

■ Special Session Details
Time: 15:10 - 15:50 (Part 1 Conference: SPECIAL SESSION 1)
Theme: Yuichiro Tamaki vs. Entrepreneurs and Executives Moving Japan
Speakers:
- Yuichiro Tamaki (Representative, Democratic Party for the People)
- Masaki Yamamoto (Representative Director, President & CEO, kubell Co., Ltd.)
- Tomoya Hoshi (Representative Director, President & CEO, Uluru Co., Ltd.)
Moderator: Shun Fukuda (Diary Co., Ltd.)

■ Profile of Tomoya Hoshi
Representative Director, President & CEO, Tomoya Hoshi
Born in 1976 in Hokkaido. Founded Uluru within a new business division of his previous job and became fully independent through an MBO (Management Buyout) in 2006. Aiming to solve the labor shortage, he has created multiple businesses combining AI/IT with crowdworkers. Enjoies all kinds of sports.

[Overview of Uluru Group]
Uluru Co., Ltd.
As a leading company solving the labor shortage problem, Uluru operates businesses centered on the creation and utilization of 'hidden labor assets'. These are generated from two sources: the 'hidden workforce' of people who want to work but cannot, and the 'vanishing workforce' that is highly likely to be replaced by IT and AI in the future. Through providing multiple SaaS products that combine 'IT/AI and Human Power', the company aims to realize its vision: 'Solving labor shortages and enriching people and companies.'

Established: August 31, 2001
Location: KDX Harumi Bldg. 9F, 3-12-1 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Tomoya Hoshi
Business Activities:
- CGS (Crowd Generated Service): Uluru's unique business model utilizing crowdworkers.
- Telephone proxy service 'fondesk'
- Automated telephone response service 'fondesk IVR'
- Bidding information breaking news service 'NJSS', 'nSearch'
- Photo sales system for kindergartens and nursery schools 'En-photo'
- On-site photography service 'OurPhoto'
- Crowdsourcing: Operation of the platform 'Shufti'