Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`24 Oct 28 - Nov 3]

Hello, tech enthusiasts! Hope you’re having a great week. Here’s a list of upcoming tech events in Japan for the week of October 28 to November 3.

Events

Monday, October 28

• Business + Work + Japan | Networking #034 | 🕛 12:00 | 💻 Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join an audio-only session to discuss Japan’s business landscape, connect with professionals, and expand your network in a relaxed setting.

• Behind the Scenes of Fundraising from Seed to Series A | 🕖 19:00 | 💁‍♂️ SHIBUYA STARTUP OASIS, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Learn about the real experiences of startup fundraising, including equity and debt financing strategies, through a panel discussion with experienced CFOs.

Tuesday, October 29

• Seminar “Analyzing the Inner Workings of Foundation Models” | 🕚 11:00 | 💻 Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Dr. Oliver Eberle discusses transparency and AI safety in foundation models, focusing on explainable AI through layer-wise model analysis to enhance understanding and trust.

• 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.

• Japan Summit - Experience the Future of Global Innovation | 🕐 13:00 | 💁‍♂️ Tokyo Innovation Base | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: 2-day event. Connect with global leaders and experts at Plug and Play’s Japan Summit for insights into global trends, networking, and the latest in tech innovation.

• SmartPitch MeetUp | 🕕 18:00 | 💁‍♂️ Minato City, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Join a networking event for startups and investors, featuring 1-minute intro pitches and opportunities to connect with VCs, CVCs, and corporate leaders.

• TAI AMA #02 - Applied AI | 🕖 19:00 | 💁‍♂️ Code Chrysalis, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join Tokyo AI for expert-led talks on integrating real-time voice into LLMs, selecting the right vector DB, and using LLMs as “universal domain translators.”

• Connect & Elevate: Edge AI & Cloud AI | 🕖 19:00 | 💁‍♂️ Starbucks Coffee, Shin-Tamachi Building, Minato City, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Networking event for tech enthusiasts focusing on Edge AI and Cloud AI, featuring discussion tables hosted by experts for guided conversations. Admission fees apply.

• Tokyo HackerSpace Weekly | 🕢 19:30 | 💁‍♂️ HackerSpace, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Weekly gathering for tech enthusiasts, makers, and hackers to collaborate, share ideas, and work on projects together.

• LLM Naked Night #3 - LLM Product Operations | 🕢 19:30 | 💁‍♂️ The Cross Nihonbashi, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A meetup for discussing LLM product management, covering topics like logging, monitoring, and data pipelines, in an Open Space Technology format.

Wednesday, October 30

• Japan Summit - Experience the Future of Global Innovation | 🕙 10:00 (Oct 30) | 💁‍♂️ Tokyo Innovation Base | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: 2-day event. Connect with global leaders and experts at Plug and Play’s Japan Summit for insights into global trends, networking, and the latest in tech innovation.

• EU-Japan AI Bridge - Connecting Researchers with Japan’s AI Startups | 🕝 14:30 | 💁‍♂️ Minato City, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: An event linking international AI researchers and Japan’s AI startup ecosystem, featuring EU research insights, funding talks, and networking with AI-focused startups.

• Shibuya Public Event Brunch | 🕕 16:00 | 💁‍♂️ Shibuya Startup Support Space | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Networking brunch hosted by Shibuya Startup Support, providing tools and connections for startups to grow.

• Product Night Tokyo | 🕕 17:30 | 💁‍♂️ Shibuya, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Exciting speaking event featuring keynote talks by Pendo’s CTO and Country Head, networking opportunities with 100+ professionals, and post-seminar snacks and drinks. Simultaneous interpretation between Japanese and English will be provided.

• .NET Night | 🕕 18:00 | 💁‍♂️ LiNKX, Inc. Office, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join .NET enthusiasts for talks on Microsoft Orleans, modular monoliths, and profiling tools, followed by networking. Ideal for those actively using or interested in the .NET ecosystem.

• Data Intelligence Tokyo #8 | 🕕 18:00 | 🙋‍♂️ WeWork Shinagawa, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join a vibrant international community to discuss data strategies and network with professionals in the data domain, featuring a lightning talk on “DuckDB – Embedded Big Data made Easy”.

• Tokyo HackerSpace Weekly JP | 🕢 19:30 | 💁‍♂️ HackerSpace, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Weekly gathering for tech enthusiasts, makers, and hackers to collaborate, share ideas, and work on projects together. In Japanese.

Thursday, October 31

• Thursday Gathering #311 | 🕓 16:00 | 💁‍♂️ Toranomon Hills Business Tower, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Join Venture Café Tokyo’s signature event with sessions, panels, and networking opportunities, covering topics from AI to entrepreneurship. Includes an in-person and online hybrid format.

• AMD AI PC Innovation Event | 🕔 17:00 | 💁‍♂️ The Peninsula Tokyo, Chiyoda City | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: An event for AI researchers, engineers, and business leaders to explore AI applications using AMD’s AI PC chips, with sessions and a community party featuring a raffle.

• Robotics x Tokyo - October Meetup | 🕡 18:30 | 💁‍♂️ Venture Cafe Tokyo, Minato City, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Join Robotics x Tokyo for an evening of socializing and networking, featuring a panel on Robotics in Construction, discussing automation in traditional construction and its challenges. Networking from 18:30, panel from 19:00 to 20:00, followed by more networking until 21:00.

Friday, November 1

• TAI AHR #02 - AI in Hardware and Robotics | 🕕 18:00 | 💁‍♂️ Minato City, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join Tokyo AI’s event featuring talks on advancements in robot learning, Edge AI, and human-robot collaboration, with insights from leading experts in robotics.

Saturday, November 2

• Coffee and Code | 🕙 10:00 | 💁‍♂️ Starbucks, Roppongi, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A relaxed event for coders and anyone in IT to share tips, learn, and connect over coffee. Bring a laptop and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere for all nationalities and ages!

Early registration

There are some events coming up in the next month that require early registration. Here are a few you might want to check out:

Friday, November 15

• Tokyo Test Fest | 🕔 All day | 💁‍♂️ KFC Hall, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A new software quality event in Japan, featuring international keynote speakers and opportunities for learning, networking, and fun. Early registration, with a 10% discount code: “Mktyt-TTF”.

Saturday, November 16

• Rakuten Technology Conference 2024 | 🕔 All day | 💁‍♂️ Rakuten Crimson House, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Join tech leaders, engineers, and enthusiasts to explore the future of technology under the theme “AI-nization 4.all” with talks and panel discussions on AI’s transformative impact. Free entry.

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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