A Turning Point in Foreign Talent Utilization: 'Cost' vs. 'Human Investment'. Interest from Executive, R&D, Technical, and Talent Development Departments, Not Just HR. [Beyond Forum 2026 Exhibition Report]

At the recent exhibition we participated in, it became evident that the role of foreign talent in companies is transforming—from a superficial solution to labor shortages into a strategic initiative directly tied to enhancing corporate value.

Notably, we received exceptionally strong interest not only from HR departments but also from executives and technical teams. A growing number of companies are now strategically considering foreign talent as key contributors to new services and value creation for global expansion, alongside the adoption of AI technologies.

The successful integration of foreign talent involves complex challenges, including overseas training, Japanese language education, and post-hiring productivity improvement. By analyzing how specific bottlenecks hinder on-site operations and presenting our path to solutions, we received deep resonance and high interest from numerous companies.

We firmly believe that foreign talent will not only become the standard in future global business but also serve as a catalyst for generating new value for companies.

[Beyond Forum 2026 Exhibition Report]

Upcul Inc. (Headquarters: Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture; CEO: Mitsuki Sugiyama) participated in the business exhibition "Beyond Forum 2026," held in 2026.

Under the theme of "Optimizing Foreign Talent-Specific Challenges Holistically and Elevating Them into Human Capital Investment," we presented our latest solutions to eliminate mismatches caused by the traditional practice of outsourcing recruitment to sending organizations or intermediaries.

We are pleased to announce the event concluded successfully with great enthusiasm, attracting a wide range of visitors—from HR and executive leaders of major Tokyo Prime-listed homebuilders, nationwide restaurant chains, and large amusement companies, to manufacturing firms supporting regional craftsmanship.

The Next-Generation "Integrated HRM System" That Generated Major Buzz at the Exhibition

At our booth, we highlighted the current challenges in foreign talent employment and presented a concrete narrative on how technology can solve them.

In particular, our unique system—which goes beyond mere data aggregation by using AI to extract issues, turn them into agendas, and deliver specific "improvement agendas" tailored to the perspectives of management, HR, and frontline teams—drew significant interest from many executives and HR directors.

An Approach to Fundamentally Solve Challenges in Training, Recruitment, and Retention

・Training (Based on Hiring Expectations): Moving beyond the current model of outsourcing training overseas that often results in "not the talent we expected." We systematize localized learning aligned with corporate expectations through job-specific Japanese proficiency assessments powered by our AI Japanese Evaluation System.

・Recruitment (Resolving Mismatches with Data): To prevent mismatches from "quantity over quality" hiring, we use multifaceted tools such as native-language AI interviews and job-specific Japanese evaluations (IVE) to eliminate discrepancies.

・Retention (Building Competency Based on Data): Preventing group resignations caused by unclear career paths and communication breakdowns. Using our "Multilingual Daily Report App" as a foundation, we manage with ultra-short cycles (SIM) as short as one week, enabling AI to instantly extract issues and turn them into actionable agendas.

Key Attendee Profiles (Industry and Department)

On the day, we held passionate discussions with industry leaders seriously exploring the expansion of foreign talent integration and the transition to human capital management.

・Major Homebuilders (Technical Headquarters, Technology Strategy Departments)

・Major Restaurant Chains and Food Service Companies (Administration, General Affairs, HR and Labor Management Departments)

・Major Comprehensive Amusement Enterprises (HR, Recruitment, Talent Development Departments)

・Core Regional Manufacturing and Engineering Firms (General Affairs, Factory Management Departments)

・Global Talent Placement and Consulting Firms (Executives, Business Development Departments)

・International Education Support and Global Talent Development Organizations (Executive Management)

Comment from Mitsuki Sugiyama, CEO of Upcul Inc.

"At this year's Beyond Forum 2026, we had the opportunity to speak directly with a large number of top HR and executive leaders across industries, and we felt a strong resonance with our philosophy of 'holistic optimization and human capital investment.' We will continue to leverage technology to provide 'improvement agendas' that welcome foreign talent not as mere labor, but as partners in building the future of our companies."

Company Overview

Company Name: Upcul Inc.

Representative: CEO Mitsuki Sugiyama

Headquarters: 1-2-1 Kaguramachi, Tsuruga City, Fukui 914-0063, Japan

Business: Support for foreign talent recruitment, retention, and productivity improvement; development and provision of integrated systems and applications

Official Website: https://upcul.co.jp/