[Free to Attend] Former Rakuten IR General Manager to Speak at Practical IR Strategy Seminar on April 22
IR Robotics will host a free, offline IR Study & Networking Event in Akasaka, Tokyo, on April 22, 2026, featuring Yuko Ichikawa, former Rakuten IR General Manager, discussing practical IR strategies and human capital management for listed companies.
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IR Robotics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Seiju Kim; Website: https://ir-robotics.co.jp/) will host the '5th IR Study & Networking Event' on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, targeting IR personnel, executives, PR, and corporate planning staff of listed companies to learn IR know-how directly applicable to practical work.
In this event, we welcome Ms. Yuko Ichikawa, former IR General Manager of Rakuten Group and current CEO of Market River Co., Ltd., to share practical insights cultivated in the field.
Additionally, through networking among participants, we provide a place to gain hints for solving problems and learning from other companies' case studies.
Click here to apply
・Background of the Event
In recent years, IR activities in listed companies have become more sophisticated and diverse, and appropriate communication with investors has become a crucial element directly linked to corporate value.
On the other hand, many challenges are heard, such as 'it is difficult to see other companies' initiatives' and 'there are few opportunities to acquire specific know-how applicable to practical work.'
To respond to these challenges, our company has been continuously holding study sessions inviting practitioners of listed companies and professionals in various fields, and this event marks the 5th installment.
・What You Can Learn in This Seminar
・Realistic IR strategies usable in the field, told by a former Rakuten IR General Manager
・Specific methods of information dissemination appreciated by investors
・The relationship between human capital management and IR
・Good IR case studies and strategies of other companies
・Speaker Information
Market River Co., Ltd.
CEO Ms. Yuko Ichikawa
Engaged in IR work for about 12 years, including serving as IR General Manager at Rakuten Group.
Based on the insights cultivated so far, she supports the construction and execution of IR strategies that contribute to improving corporate value.
She has also published books such as 'Rakuten IR Chronicle' and 'Human Capital Management that Works for 'Stock Price' and 'Recruitment' Revealed by Leading Investors,' disseminating the importance of IR from both practical and theoretical aspects.
・Event Overview
・Date and Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 18:00–20:30
・Format: Offline event (In-person participation)
・Venue: Akasaka Garden City 18F
4-15-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
・Participation Fee: Free
Advance registration required. In case of a large number of applications, first-come, first-served basis (*Limited to 100 people)
・Target Audience: Presidents of listed companies, executives of listed companies, IR personnel (those concurrently holding PR positions are also very welcome)
*Up to 2 people per company
・Application URL: https://go.ir-robotics.co.jp/l/942323/2026-03-04/3grx89
Click here to apply
・Recommended for:
・Personnel of listed companies who want to strengthen IR activities
・Those who feel challenges in communicating with investors
・Those who want to know IR case studies and success patterns of other companies
・Executives and corporate planners who want to link management strategy and IR
・Those who want to gain insights that can be immediately applied to practical work
Every time, we have many listed company officials participate, making it a popular event that becomes fully booked.
From those who participated last time, we received comments such as:
'I got specific advice and want to incorporate it into my daily work.'
'I gained hints to adopt in my own company from the ingenuity and case studies of other companies.'
Due to the in-person format, the number of participation slots is limited.
As an opportunity to learn IR know-how directly applicable to practical work and expand your network with other companies, please apply early.
*First 100 people
▼ Apply here
https://go.ir-robotics.co.jp/l/942323/2026-03-04/3grx89
IR Robotics Co., Ltd.
Company Name: IR Robotics Co., Ltd.
Representative: Seiju Kim
Headquarters: WeWork Nittele Yotsuya Building, 5-3-23 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Business Description: Under the vision of 'becoming a business platform for growing companies to grow further,' it develops consulting business (IPO/executive study sessions/IR activity support) and recruiting business (for high-class personnel).
Company Website: https://ir-robotics.co.jp/
In this event, we welcome Ms. Yuko Ichikawa, former IR General Manager of Rakuten Group and current CEO of Market River Co., Ltd., to share practical insights cultivated in the field.
Additionally, through networking among participants, we provide a place to gain hints for solving problems and learning from other companies' case studies.
Click here to apply
・Background of the Event
In recent years, IR activities in listed companies have become more sophisticated and diverse, and appropriate communication with investors has become a crucial element directly linked to corporate value.
On the other hand, many challenges are heard, such as 'it is difficult to see other companies' initiatives' and 'there are few opportunities to acquire specific know-how applicable to practical work.'
To respond to these challenges, our company has been continuously holding study sessions inviting practitioners of listed companies and professionals in various fields, and this event marks the 5th installment.
・What You Can Learn in This Seminar
・Realistic IR strategies usable in the field, told by a former Rakuten IR General Manager
・Specific methods of information dissemination appreciated by investors
・The relationship between human capital management and IR
・Good IR case studies and strategies of other companies
・Speaker Information
Market River Co., Ltd.
CEO Ms. Yuko Ichikawa
Engaged in IR work for about 12 years, including serving as IR General Manager at Rakuten Group.
Based on the insights cultivated so far, she supports the construction and execution of IR strategies that contribute to improving corporate value.
She has also published books such as 'Rakuten IR Chronicle' and 'Human Capital Management that Works for 'Stock Price' and 'Recruitment' Revealed by Leading Investors,' disseminating the importance of IR from both practical and theoretical aspects.
・Event Overview
・Date and Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 18:00–20:30
・Format: Offline event (In-person participation)
・Venue: Akasaka Garden City 18F
4-15-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
・Participation Fee: Free
Advance registration required. In case of a large number of applications, first-come, first-served basis (*Limited to 100 people)
・Target Audience: Presidents of listed companies, executives of listed companies, IR personnel (those concurrently holding PR positions are also very welcome)
*Up to 2 people per company
・Application URL: https://go.ir-robotics.co.jp/l/942323/2026-03-04/3grx89
Click here to apply
・Recommended for:
・Personnel of listed companies who want to strengthen IR activities
・Those who feel challenges in communicating with investors
・Those who want to know IR case studies and success patterns of other companies
・Executives and corporate planners who want to link management strategy and IR
・Those who want to gain insights that can be immediately applied to practical work
Every time, we have many listed company officials participate, making it a popular event that becomes fully booked.
From those who participated last time, we received comments such as:
'I got specific advice and want to incorporate it into my daily work.'
'I gained hints to adopt in my own company from the ingenuity and case studies of other companies.'
Due to the in-person format, the number of participation slots is limited.
As an opportunity to learn IR know-how directly applicable to practical work and expand your network with other companies, please apply early.
*First 100 people
▼ Apply here
https://go.ir-robotics.co.jp/l/942323/2026-03-04/3grx89
IR Robotics Co., Ltd.
Company Name: IR Robotics Co., Ltd.
Representative: Seiju Kim
Headquarters: WeWork Nittele Yotsuya Building, 5-3-23 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Business Description: Under the vision of 'becoming a business platform for growing companies to grow further,' it develops consulting business (IPO/executive study sessions/IR activity support) and recruiting business (for high-class personnel).
Company Website: https://ir-robotics.co.jp/