LaKeel Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Tsutomu Kubo; hereinafter 'LaKeel') held its company-wide all-hands meeting 'Lighthouse Meeting 2026' on February 26, 2026, bringing together approximately 400 employees.
Background and Motivation
Since its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers Market (now Growth Market) in 2021, LaKeel has continued aggressive new graduate hiring, welcoming many new members each year. As the organization expands and AI technology in the IT industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the company believes it is more important than ever for all employees to share a common vision and strengthen cross-departmental unity to achieve sustainable corporate growth.
The name 'Lighthouse Meeting' embodies the wish to serve as a 'lighthouse' that illuminates the path forward for everyone sailing together on the same ship called LaKeel across the vast seas of business.
Event Highlights
In the first half of the Lighthouse Meeting, company-wide business results and targets were presented, along with concrete business strategies in which all departments aggressively leveraged AI as a key initiative for the fiscal year. A demonstration of the new product 'LaKeel Blu,' which uses AI to support upstream development processes, showcased its specific features and practicality, giving all employees an opportunity to share excitement about next-generation products.
The second half of the event featured long-service commendations and the 'LaKeel Award' recognizing high-performing employees. A video message from customers was screened, reinforcing awareness of how the company's products contribute to society. An employee participation segment also included a vote on new stamp design proposals for the official mascot character 'Rakimaru.' Each employee took part in shaping company culture, making for an energetic and vibrant event throughout.
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- Source: PR Times
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