WorkX to Host Small-Group Discussion Events for 2027 Graduates in IT and Engineering Fields: Speak Candidly with Active AI & Data Consultants

WorkX Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoharu Higashino, hereinafter "WorkX"), a company specializing in AX/DX consulting services, will host a total of 15 discussion events between June 27 (Sat), 2026, and July 29 (Wed), 2026, targeting university and graduate students scheduled to graduate in March 2027. Register here ## Seminar Overview ### Target Audience University and graduate students scheduled to graduate in March 2027 ### Capacity 15 participants per session (first-come, first-served) ### Participation Fee Free of charge ### Format In-person, small-group format ### Venue 14th Floor, Ebisu Garden Place Tower (approximately 5-minute walk from JR Ebisu Station East Exit) ### Organizer WorkX Co., Ltd. ### Registration URL https://forms.gle/qzkMP2BUKTgXaXJy7 ## Speaker Profiles ### Director Daichi Hasegawa After launching the AI & Data unit within the financial sector at EY Strategy & Consulting, joined WorkX. Currently oversees the LeanDataX business. ### Manager Yuuya Iwano After serving as a data scientist at a data science venture, managing projects and pre-sales, joined WorkX. ### Manager Hajime Fujita Completed a Ph.D. in machine learning. After working on R&D for automotive systems, held managerial roles at multiple AI-related companies before joining WorkX. *The above are examples of scheduled speakers. Speakers may vary by session. ## Event Program - Opening (event flow explanation) - Company introduction - Speaker self-introductions - Q&A session - Group discussion (small groups for candid, open conversations with staff) - Closing (next steps for those interested in joining WorkX) Register now ## Event Schedule (15 sessions total) ### - 6/27 (Sat) 13:00–15:00 - 6/29 (Mon) 13:00–15:00 ### - 7/1 (Wed) 18:00–20:00 - 7/4 (Sat) 13:00–15:00 - 7/6 (Mon) 13:00–15:00 - 7/8 (Wed) 18:00–20:00 - 7/11 (Sat) 13:00–15:00 - 7/13 (Mon) 13:00–15:00 - 7/15 (Wed) 18:00–20:00 - 7/18 (Sat) 13:00–15:00 - 7/20 (Mon, Holiday) 13:00–15:00 - 7/22 (Wed) 18:00–20:00 - 7/25 (Sat) 13:00–15:00 - 7/27 (Mon) 13:00–15:00 - 7/29 (Wed) 18:00–20:00 ## For Those With These Questions - I want to use my technical skills, but I don’t just want to write code - What’s the real difference between SIER/corporate engineers and consultants? - What kind of work do AI consultants actually do on-site? - Can someone with a science/engineering background succeed in consulting? - Consulting seems intense—what’s the reality? - How do technical roles and consulting differ in long-term career paths? ## Recommended For - IT and engineering students comparing SIER/engineer roles with consulting - Those who want to leverage technical skills while making a business impact - Individuals seeking concrete insights into AI, DX, and IT consulting work - Those interested in consulting but unsure if a science/technical background fits - Those who want to hear candid stories directly from on-site staff, not HR ## Recruitment Information WorkX is seeking passionate individuals to grow together across a wide range of consulting fields, including strategy, IT, and AI/data. Please visit the link below for details. Recruitment page (all openings for new graduates and mid-career) ## About WorkX Co., Ltd. WorkX aims to drive the "Transformation to a Professional Economy," providing innovative services for professional talent acquisition to solve corporate challenges. The company operates two service lines: "ProConnect," a matching platform connecting freelance consultants with companies, and "LeanX," a new AX/DX consulting service combining in-house consultants’ expertise with that of freelancers. By gathering diverse professional talent and accelerating corporate problem-solving, WorkX aims to drive innovation and enhance productivity in Japan’s labor market. ### [Company Overview] - Company Name: WorkX Co., Ltd. - Representative: Tomoharu Higashino - Founded: October 2018 - Address: 14th & 20th Floors, Ebisu Garden Place Tower, 4-20-3 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Business: Development and operation of the "ProConnect" series job-matching services; provision of the "LeanX" series consulting services - URL: https://work-x.com ### "Platform matching elite freelancers with companies" - ProConnect: https://pro-connect.jp - ProConnect Engineer: https://engineer.pro-connect.jp - ProConnect Ticket: https://pro-connect.jp/ticket ### "AX/DX Consulting" - LeanX: https://work-x.com/services/lean-x - LeanDataX: https://work-x.com/services/lean-data-x ### [Inquiries Regarding This Announcement] - WorkX Co., Ltd. Public Relations - Email: marketing@work-x.com