About
11th International Labour and Employment Relations Association (ILERA) Asian Regional Congress will be held from 3 to 5 September 2026 at Hosei University Ichigaya Campus and TKP Ichigaya Conference Center, Tokyo, Japan. This event will bring together leading researchers, practitioners, and professionals from around the world to share their latest research and insights.
Congress Theme
“Challenges in the New World of Work – How Should We Respond to Emerging Technologies?”
Advances in information technology and artificial intelligence are fundamentally reshaping the way we work, raising profound questions about the future of employment, the organization of work, and the role of institutions.
The Congress will explore these issues from multiple perspectives, aiming to provide a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and practical recommendations to help build sustainable and better working environments.
Congress Tracks
| TRACK 1: | Work and Institutions Reshaped by AI and Technology |
| TRACK 2: | Demographic Shifts and Labor |
| TRACK 3: | Globalization and International Labor Migration |
| TRACK 4: | Overcoming Inequality - Toward Diversity, Equity,and Inclusion through Interdisciplinary Approaches |
| TRACK 5: | The Welfare State - The Role of the State in Market Competition |