Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`24 Nov 18 - Nov 24`]

Hello, tech enthusiasts! Hope you’re having a great week. Here’s a list of upcoming tech events in Japan for the week of November 18 to November 24. Enjoy!

Events

Tuesday, November 19

• AI x Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Workshop | 🕘 09:30 | Online | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Explore AI’s role in disaster prevention through research presentations and discussions on topics like earthquake simulations, flood risk analysis, and infrastructure monitoring.

• 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.

• TAI AMA #03 - Applied AI | 🕕 18:00 | Code Chrysalis, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Explore practical AI applications with talks on Japanese-compatible AI search engines, multi-agents, generative filmmaking, and workflow automation. Hosted by the Tokyo AI community.

• Tempted by the Entrepreneurial Adventure? | 🕡 18:30 | Lyf Ginza Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Hear success stories, learn steps to launch a startup, develop positive mental techniques, and network with like-minded individuals. Includes a drink and snack (3000 yen).

• 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.

Wednesday, November 20

• AI Salon Tokyo (AIST) Reverse Pitch | 🕕 18:00 | Japan External Trade Organization, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Panasonic and Syngenta present challenges AI startups could solve, followed by a panel on startup-enterprise collaboration. Topics include AgriTech innovation, AI quality assurance, and vendor neutrality.

• API for Beginners Workshop | 🕖 19:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Learn the fundamentals of APIs through real-life examples like Google Maps and Twitter, and discover how to automate different aspects of your work and daily life using APIs. No prior programming knowledge is required.

• Subscription App Industry Night | 🕖 19:00 | Meta Tokyo Toranomon Office, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Presentations on subscription app strategies, a hackathon pitch contest, and a networking party with food and drinks. Real-time translations available.

• JJUG Night Seminar: Log4j Special | 🕖 19:00 | Urushi Systems Co., Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A deep dive into “Log4shell” and its impact on the Apache Software Foundation, open-source security, and sustainable practices, presented by Christian Grobmeier.

• Open Source AI Definition v1.0 Release Event | 🕖 19:00 | LINE Yahoo Kioicho Office, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Explore the new Open Source AI Definition with a detailed explanation of its creation process, legal interpretations, and significance, led by Shuji Sado.

• Women’s Venture Capital Networking Vol.4 | 🕖 19:00 | Incubate Fund, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A networking event for early-career (1-3 years) female venture capitalists. Join for light snacks, drinks, and meaningful connections in the industry.

• 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, November 21

• Google AI Seminar | 🕛 12:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Weekly virtual AI seminars in collaboration with Google, featuring tech talks on AI/ML/Data, hands-on code labs, and networking opportunities with global speakers and developers.

• Transpose & IVS Tokyo Founder’s Day | 🕐 13:00 | SHIBUYA QWS, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join founders and investors from Y Combinator, Entrepreneur First, and more for presentations, fireside chats, and panels on building global companies and navigating entrepreneurial challenges.

• AI and Translation in E-commerce | 🕖 19:00 | CIC Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Discuss how AI and deterministic writing transform e-commerce content creation, focusing on trends, challenges, and best practices for efficiency and accuracy in large-scale production.

• TokyoDev Talks | 🕕 18:45 | Degica, Kichijoji, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Learn about KOMOJU’s scaling challenges and solutions with Ruby on Rails, and explore native GUI development with Rust. Includes networking with drinks and snacks.

• Space Cafe Tokyo | 🕗 20:00 | Good Heavens British Bar, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Renowned physicist Hitoshi Murayama for a space-themed talk exploring the origins of the cosmos, followed by drinks. Tickets available at the door for ¥1500, covering the first drink.

Friday, November 22

• Data Science & Analytics Meetup | 🕞 15:30 | Irish Pub MAN IN THE MOON, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Connect and socialize with others in the data field, sharing knowledge and relaxing after work in a casual setting.

• SIN Tokyo: Sustainability Innovation Network | 🕕 18:45 | NEXs Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Connect with startups, corporates, and municipalities tackling sustainability challenges. Features a fireside chat, startup pitches, and networking opportunities to foster innovation and partnerships.

• Django Online Meetup #4 | 🕖 19:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Share and discuss blog posts about Django in a relaxed online event. Topics include pre-commit tools, database changes, and Django community updates. Open to all, including listeners.

Saturday, November 23

• Digital Nomads Morning | 🕘 09:00 | Nakameguro, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join DN Tokyo for a morning activity event perfect for digital nomads and expats to connect. Enjoy a breakfast amid greenery at DEAN & DELUCA, limited to 20 participants.

• JSConf.jp 2024 | 🕘 09:30 | Kudanzakaue KS Building, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A premier JavaScript conference connecting Japanese and international web developers. Explore the latest in JavaScript, Node.js, IoT, AI, and more. Hosted by the Japan Node.js Association.

• Coffee and Code | 🕙 10:00 | Roppongi, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A relaxed meet-up for coders and IT enthusiasts to share skills, receive help, and discuss coding projects while enjoying coffee. Open to all nationalities and ages.

• Marunouchi Morning Code | 🕙 10:00 | DEAN & DELUCA Café Marunouchi, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A free meetup for those interested in coding, web development, design, cloud, blockchain, or AI. Participants of all levels are welcome to discuss projects and ideas.

• TechBrunch: Holiday Shopping Chat | 🕦 11:45 | Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Brunch discussions on optimizing workspace gear as the holiday shopping season begins, featuring insights on gadgets and productivity boosts for tech enthusiasts. First-timers get a free meal!

• Let’s Translate MDN Together | 🕐 13:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Join the Mozilla Japan community to collaboratively translate MDN Web Docs. Open to beginners and experienced translators alike, with support provided via Slack and Google Meet.

• DeoVR Tokyo Networking Event | 🕑 14:00 | Glade Park SHIBUYA Terrace, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Connect with VR enthusiasts and professionals, explore Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3, and gain insights from VR video creators. Networking with snacks and drinks included.

Sunday, November 24

• Developer Personal Project Meetup | 🕙 10:00 | Shibuya, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Join an international developer meetup to share and discuss personal projects, enhance skills, and collaborate with others, regardless of tech skill level.

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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