Press Event Invitation: 'Harnessing Global Resilience for Your Business' - Refugee Talent & Corporate Networking
NPO WELgee will host a networking event on June 15, 2026, in Kioicho, Tokyo, connecting refugee talent directly with Japanese corporations. The event features real-world hiring success stories and pitches to bridge the labor gap and create career opportunities.
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NPO WELgee (Representative Director: Yota Anzai) will host a networking event where corporate representatives and refugee talents can meet directly on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Kioicho, Tokyo, just ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20.
The event will feature Masaki Miyata, Director of Truck Ohkoku Co., Ltd., who successfully hired an engineer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2023. He will share authentic insights into the hiring process, training, and current achievements. Additionally, ten refugees currently seeking employment will deliver self-promotion pitches in Japanese, followed by small-group dialogue sessions with corporate representatives.
### Event Overview
- **Title**: 'Harnessing Global Resilience for Your Business'
- **Date**: Monday, June 15, 2026, 16:30–19:30 (Registration from 16:00)
- **Venue**: LODGE (inside LINE Yahoo Headquarters), 1-3 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- **Organizer**: Specified Non-Profit Organization WELgee
- **Support**: Seibu Shinkin Bank 'Region Future Grant' 2025
- **Participants**: Approx. 20 corporate reps, 10 refugee talents, 10 staff
### Background
While the number of displaced people worldwide continues to hit record highs, Japan is grappling with a severe labor shortage due to an aging population. However, the bias that 'hiring foreigners is difficult' remains a barrier. Over its 10-year history, WELgee has facilitated 54 job matches, yet the biggest hurdle remains the simple lack of mutual awareness. This event is designed with the primary goal of 'getting to know each other' without the immediate pressure of recruitment.
### Program
- 16:30: Opening Remarks & Orientation
- 16:40: Panel Discussion with Truck Ohkoku Co., Ltd. (Refugee hiring case study)
- 17:00: Self-Introduction Pitches by 10 refugees in Japanese
- 17:30: Small-group Dialogue Sessions
- 18:30: Networking & Social Hour
Media representatives are invited to register via the provided URL in the release.
The event will feature Masaki Miyata, Director of Truck Ohkoku Co., Ltd., who successfully hired an engineer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2023. He will share authentic insights into the hiring process, training, and current achievements. Additionally, ten refugees currently seeking employment will deliver self-promotion pitches in Japanese, followed by small-group dialogue sessions with corporate representatives.
### Event Overview
- **Title**: 'Harnessing Global Resilience for Your Business'
- **Date**: Monday, June 15, 2026, 16:30–19:30 (Registration from 16:00)
- **Venue**: LODGE (inside LINE Yahoo Headquarters), 1-3 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- **Organizer**: Specified Non-Profit Organization WELgee
- **Support**: Seibu Shinkin Bank 'Region Future Grant' 2025
- **Participants**: Approx. 20 corporate reps, 10 refugee talents, 10 staff
### Background
While the number of displaced people worldwide continues to hit record highs, Japan is grappling with a severe labor shortage due to an aging population. However, the bias that 'hiring foreigners is difficult' remains a barrier. Over its 10-year history, WELgee has facilitated 54 job matches, yet the biggest hurdle remains the simple lack of mutual awareness. This event is designed with the primary goal of 'getting to know each other' without the immediate pressure of recruitment.
### Program
- 16:30: Opening Remarks & Orientation
- 16:40: Panel Discussion with Truck Ohkoku Co., Ltd. (Refugee hiring case study)
- 17:00: Self-Introduction Pitches by 10 refugees in Japanese
- 17:30: Small-group Dialogue Sessions
- 18:30: Networking & Social Hour
Media representatives are invited to register via the provided URL in the release.
FAQ
イベントの開催日時と場所は？
2026年6月15日（月）16:30〜19:30、会場は東京・紀尾井町のLODGE（LINEヤフー本社内）です。
どのような企業が登壇しますか？
2023年にコンゴ民主共和国出身のエンジニアを採用した株式会社トラックオーコクの宮田誠紀取締役が登壇し、採用背景や活躍状況を語ります。
難民人材とはどのような交流ができますか？
10名の難民人材による日本語の自己PRピッチに加え、企業担当者との少人数対話セッションや懇親会が予定されています。
採用を検討していなくても参加可能ですか？
はい。本イベントは「まず知ってもらう」ことを第一目標として設計されており、採用を前提とせず安心して参加できる場として運営されます。
主催団体のWELgeeとは？
難民人材と日本企業をつなぐキャリアコーディネーションを運営するNPO法人で、設立以来54件の就労マッチング実績があります。