Work with Pride Sets Second 2026 Conference for November 25
Work with Pride will hold the second of its two 2026 conferences on Wednesday, November 25 at the Keidanren Kaikan International Conference Hall in Tokyo, with advance registration open until Friday, November 20 and no registration required for the online stream.
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Why it matters
The conference's stated premise is that a Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage could arrive as early as fiscal 2026, which moves the corporate DEI agenda from building internal systems to how companies plan for employees' actual lives.
Key Facts
- Work with Pride's second 2026 conference will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at the Keidanren Kaikan International Conference Hall.
- Advance registration for in-person attendance closes Friday, November 20, 2026; online attendance requires no registration.
- Graeme Reid, the UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, gives the keynote speech.
- Erika Yoshida, screenwriter of "Tora ni Tsubasa," and HU WEI, a participant in "BOYFRIEND 2," are among the speakers.
- The PRIDE Index 2026 results and the fiscal 2026 Rainbow Certification will be announced in the second part of the event.
The program covers marriage equality, AI and narrative, with a keynote by UN independent expert Graeme Reid and guests including screenwriter Erika Yoshida and HU WEI of BOYFRIEND 2. The PRIDE Index 2026 results and fiscal 2026 Rainbow Certification will be announced in the second part.
The afternoon runs 13:00 to 17:00, with doors at 12:00 and Japanese Sign Language interpretation available. The theme is "From marriage equality to AI & narrative. What companies can do for a future where LGBTQ+ people can live positively," widening the scope from the first edition's focus on corporate preparation for marriage equality to life plans, ally efforts spreading outside the Tokyo metropolitan area, and the effect of films and dramas on public attitudes.
The first part is the conference itself, opening with greetings at 13:00 and Reid's keynote from 13:05. The second part turns to the PRIDE Index 2026, the evaluation index for LGBTQ+ workplace initiatives, and the fiscal 2026 Rainbow Certification.
- Graeme Reid: UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; keynote speaker
- Erika Yoshida: Screenwriter of "Tora ni Tsubasa"
- HU WEI: Participant in "BOYFRIEND 2"
- PRIDE Index 2026: Evaluation index for LGBTQ+ workplace initiatives; results announced in the second part
- Fiscal 2026 Rainbow Certification: Announced alongside the PRIDE Index results
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