Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`24 Sep 16 - Sep 22]

Hello, tech enthusiasts! Hope you’re having a great week. Here’s a list of upcoming tech events in Japan for the week of September 16 to September 22.

Events

Tuesday, September 17

• Tokyo Startup Lunch Club | 🕦 11:30 | 💁‍♂️ Marunouchi, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Casual lunch meetup for startup founders, investors, and enthusiasts to connect and network in an informal setting.
• Tokyo HackerSpace Weekly | 🕢 19:30 | 💁‍♂️ Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Weekly gathering for tech enthusiasts, makers, and hackers to collaborate, share ideas, and work on projects together.

Wednesday, September 18

• Shibuya Public Event Brunch | 🕕 16:00 | 💁‍♂️ Offline, Shibuya Startup Support Space, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Networking brunch hosted by Shibuya Startup Support, providing tools and connections for startups to grow.
• AiSalon Tokyo - September 2024 | 🕕 18:00 | 💁‍♂️ Offline, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join the AI-focused community of founders, builders, investors, and partners. The event features startup demos, lightning talks, and networking opportunities with a focus on the Tokyo AI and ML startup ecosystem.
• Tokyo HackerSpace Weekly JP | 🕢 19:30 | 💁‍♂️ Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Weekly tech meetup in Japanese for enthusiasts, makers, and hackers to connect, collaborate, and share ideas.

Thursday, September 19

• mercari.go #27 | 🕛 12:00 - 14:00 | 💻 Online | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Join this study session on Go programming organized by Mercari, featuring presentations on in-house use cases, personal projects, and trends in Go. Streamed live on YouTube; some presentations will be in Japanese.
• Road to NODES - Neo4j Fundamentals | 🕔 17:00 | 💻 Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A beginner-friendly workshop introducing the basics of Neo4j and core concepts of graph databases, including nodes, relationships, properties, and labels.
• How to start and launch a global startup from Day 1 with Founder Institute | 🕕 18:00 | 💁‍♂️ Venture Café Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Gain insights from experienced entrepreneurs and mentors on building a global startup from the start. The event includes a panel discussion, Q&A, and networking with FI 2024 summer cohort graduates.
• Tokyo Software Testing Meetup - September | 🕡 18:30 | 💁‍♂️ CYBOZU Office Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A meetup for QA professionals in Japan to connect, share knowledge, and learn about the latest trends in software quality assurance.
• 2024 Community Gathering: Where Japan & Taiwan communities gather! | 🕖 19:00 | 💁‍♂️ Shin-Tokyo Building, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join startup communities from Japan and Taiwan to share stories, network, and foster collaboration in a relaxed setting. Hosted by Startup Island TAIWAN, this event follows the Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit.
• Code Chrysalis Immersive Demo Day | 🕖 19:00 - 21:30 | 💁‍♂️ Code Chrysalis Campus, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join the Demo Day to see full-stack engineering graduates showcase their projects. Engage with the latest technologies and connect with the graduates during the networking session.

Friday, September 20

• TechBrunch: Where Tech Minds Meet Over Meals | 🕦 11:45 | 💁‍♂️ Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A casual brunch meetup for tech enthusiasts, professionals, and students to network, share ideas, and discuss the latest trends in technology. First-time attendees who RSVP get their meals for free!
• TAI AHR #01 - AI in Hardware and Robotics | 🕕 18:00 | 💁‍♂️ Ebisu Business Tower, Shibuya City, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Explore the latest in AI for hardware and robotics with talks on multimodal AI, task and motion planning, soft robotics, and surgical robotics. Connect with Tokyo AI (TAI) community members including engineers, product managers, and investors.
• Challenging Japan’s IT: Managing Teams in the DX Era | 🕖 19:00 | 💁‍♂️ Code Chrysalis Campus, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Join a fireside chat with Rochelle Kopp, founder of Japan Intercultural Consulting, to explore management methods suited for the DX era. Learn about leadership, cross-cultural communication, and effective HR practices in modern Japanese companies.
• Nerd Nite Tokyo #61: Monster Machine Learning | 🕗 20:00 | 💁‍♂️ RYOZAN PARK Lounge, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join us for talks on machine learning in psychiatry and the hidden Shibuya River, with food and craft beer available. Featuring data scientist Zach Wolpe and architect Pino Heye. Doors open at 19:00; ¥1000 entry at the door.

Saturday, September 21

• TechBrunch: Where Tech Minds Meet Over Meals | 🕦 11:45 | 💁‍♂️ Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A casual brunch meetup for tech enthusiasts, professionals, and students to network, share ideas, and discuss the latest trends in technology. First-time attendees who RSVP get their meals for free!
• Daikanyama Morning Code | 🕙 10:00 | 💁‍♂️ Dean & DeLuca, Meguro | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A meetup for those interested in coding, web development, design, cloud, blockchain, or AI. All levels are welcome. Bring your laptop to discuss your projects or learnings.
• Coffee and Code | 🕙 10:00 | 💁‍♂️ Starbucks, Roppongi, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A relaxed meetup for coders, learners, and IT enthusiasts. Bring your laptop, grab a coffee, and share what you’re working on. Open to all nationalities and levels of experience.

Disclaimer

Events above are collected from a variety of online open sources. There might be changes or cancellations. Please check the event page for the most up-to-date information.

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