Four Construction Tech Companies Host Joint Recruitment Event: "Revenge of the Legacy Industry – Markets Unaffected by AI."
SORABITO Co., Ltd. and three other construction tech startups will host a joint recruitment event titled "Revenge of the Legacy Industry – Markets Unaffected by AI." on April 23, 2026. The event aims to accelerate DX in the construction industry, address labor shortages, and attract new talent by showcasing the transformative power of technology.
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## Press Release Information
Title: Four Construction Tech Companies Host Joint Recruitment Event: "Revenge of the Legacy Industry – Markets Unaffected by AI."
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Industry: Enterprise Systems, Communications, Equipment; Housing, Architecture, Construction
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SORABITO Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Kazuaki Hakata, hereinafter SORABITO) will host a joint recruitment event, "Revenge of the Legacy Industry - Markets Unaffected by AI.", on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with four startups operating in the construction tech domain.
This event brings together companies that are challenging to create new value through the power of technology in the vast industrial field of the construction industry, and aims to convey real business challenges and growth opportunities.
In recent years, while many industrial structures have changed due to the progress of AI and DX, the construction industry still faces challenges such as labor shortages and productivity improvement, yet it holds significant growth potential as an indispensable market supporting social infrastructure. At this event, CEOs of each company and experts will discuss themes such as "What is value that cannot be replaced by AI?" and "The appeal of challenging the transformation of legacy industries."
## Background of the Event
The construction industry has a large domestic market size and is an important industry supporting social infrastructure such as infrastructure maintenance and urban development. However, it also faces challenges such as labor shortages and a high volume of analog operations.
In response to these challenges, the number of startups promoting transformation using technology is increasing, and interest in DX is growing throughout the industry. This event aims to create contact points with next-generation talent by fostering collaboration among companies at the forefront of such transformation.
## Event Overview
Event Name: Revenge of the Legacy Industry – Markets Unaffected by AI.
Date and Time: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 18:30-20:30
Format: Offline + Online Streaming (Hybrid)
Venue: Toda Corporation Head Office (1-7-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Target Audience: Mid-career / Business professionals, those considering or potentially seeking a career change
Click here to apply for the event
## Speakers (in alphabetical order)
- Takuya Iwamoto (Representative Director, Polyuse Co., Ltd.)
- Hiroaki Saito (Manager, Business Innovation Dept., Toda Corporation)
- Daisuke Tajiri (Representative Director, DataLabs Co., Ltd.)
- Kazuaki Hakata (Representative Director and President, SORABITO Co., Ltd.)
- Eiji Han (Representative Director, Craft Bank Co., Ltd.)
- Ryo Hirakawa (Startup Analyst, Uzabase Co., Ltd. / Speeda)
## Event Highlights
At this event, discussions will revolve around the following themes:
Why are we in this market?
Does a market truly exist that AI cannot erase?
Why did we bet on legacy industries?
What will this market be like in 5 years?
In addition, at the venue, there will be an opportunity for networking with the presenting companies after the session, allowing participants to communicate directly with the recruitment staff and management of each company.
Keywords: Construction, Safety Inspection, DX, SORABITO, Construction Tech, Startup, GENBAx Inspection, Joint Recruitment Event
Title: Four Construction Tech Companies Host Joint Recruitment Event: "Revenge of the Legacy Industry – Markets Unaffected by AI."
Subtitle:
Company Name:
Industry: Enterprise Systems, Communications, Equipment; Housing, Architecture, Construction
Main Body (first 8000 characters):
SORABITO Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Kazuaki Hakata, hereinafter SORABITO) will host a joint recruitment event, "Revenge of the Legacy Industry - Markets Unaffected by AI.", on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with four startups operating in the construction tech domain.
This event brings together companies that are challenging to create new value through the power of technology in the vast industrial field of the construction industry, and aims to convey real business challenges and growth opportunities.
In recent years, while many industrial structures have changed due to the progress of AI and DX, the construction industry still faces challenges such as labor shortages and productivity improvement, yet it holds significant growth potential as an indispensable market supporting social infrastructure. At this event, CEOs of each company and experts will discuss themes such as "What is value that cannot be replaced by AI?" and "The appeal of challenging the transformation of legacy industries."
## Background of the Event
The construction industry has a large domestic market size and is an important industry supporting social infrastructure such as infrastructure maintenance and urban development. However, it also faces challenges such as labor shortages and a high volume of analog operations.
In response to these challenges, the number of startups promoting transformation using technology is increasing, and interest in DX is growing throughout the industry. This event aims to create contact points with next-generation talent by fostering collaboration among companies at the forefront of such transformation.
## Event Overview
Event Name: Revenge of the Legacy Industry – Markets Unaffected by AI.
Date and Time: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 18:30-20:30
Format: Offline + Online Streaming (Hybrid)
Venue: Toda Corporation Head Office (1-7-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Target Audience: Mid-career / Business professionals, those considering or potentially seeking a career change
Click here to apply for the event
## Speakers (in alphabetical order)
- Takuya Iwamoto (Representative Director, Polyuse Co., Ltd.)
- Hiroaki Saito (Manager, Business Innovation Dept., Toda Corporation)
- Daisuke Tajiri (Representative Director, DataLabs Co., Ltd.)
- Kazuaki Hakata (Representative Director and President, SORABITO Co., Ltd.)
- Eiji Han (Representative Director, Craft Bank Co., Ltd.)
- Ryo Hirakawa (Startup Analyst, Uzabase Co., Ltd. / Speeda)
## Event Highlights
At this event, discussions will revolve around the following themes:
Why are we in this market?
Does a market truly exist that AI cannot erase?
Why did we bet on legacy industries?
What will this market be like in 5 years?
In addition, at the venue, there will be an opportunity for networking with the presenting companies after the session, allowing participants to communicate directly with the recruitment staff and management of each company.
Keywords: Construction, Safety Inspection, DX, SORABITO, Construction Tech, Startup, GENBAx Inspection, Joint Recruitment Event