Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`24 Dec 2 - Dec 8]

Hello, tech enthusiasts! Hope you’re having a great week. Here’s a list of upcoming tech events in Japan for the week of December 2 to December 8.

Events

Monday, December 2

• The Future of Web: 2024 Year-End Party with Creative Tokyo x Framer! | 🕕 18:00–21:00 | Chuo City, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Celebrate the end of 2024 and discuss web design breakthroughs and future possibilities. Includes a fireside chat, casual networking, complimentary dinner, drinks, and free swag. Hosted by Creative Tokyo and Framer.

Tuesday, December 3

• 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.

• Seminar: Crowdsourcing for Ethical and Human-Centric AI Solutions | 🕜 13:30 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Simo Hosio (University of Oulu) explores the role of crowdsourcing in creating ethical and human-centric AI solutions, discussing past projects and future opportunities in HCI, ML, and human computation.

• Fukuoka Kokusai Bounenkai | 🕕 18:00 | Royal Garden Cafe, Fukuoka | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join Fukuoka’s premier networking event, featuring guest speaker Yusuke Matsuo from Venture Café Fukuoka, who will discuss the Cambridge Innovation Center’s role in accelerating the local community.

• Tokyo Failure Club #01 | 🕖 19:00 | Google for Startups, Shibuya Stream, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A sold-out event where creative people share stories of failure and lessons learned. Includes talks by Francisco Dalla Rosa Soar

• ProductTank Tokyo Meet & Greet | 🕖 19:00 | Hobgoblin Shibuya British Pub, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Join fellow product enthusiasts for an in-person networking event, where you can meet PMs, expand your network, and learn about the product community in Japan over food and drinks.

• 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.

• SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 | 🕘 Conference: Dec 3–6 | Exhibition: Dec 4–6 | Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: The 17th ACM SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Asia. Discover the latest in computer graphics, interactive techniques, and digital innovation.

Wednesday, December 4

• Weekly Snack & Connect in Shibuya | 🕙 10:00 | Shibuya Startup Support, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Meet European and Japanese startups innovating in mobility, health, carbon-neutrality, and tech. Includes reverse pitches and networking opportunities. Hosted by the EU-Japan Centre, Advantage Austria, and others.

• Seminar:(Un)Trustworthy Data in Adversarial Machine Learning | 🕐 13:00| Institute of Science, Tokyo Ookayama Campus | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Dr. Rui Wen (CISPA) explores data vulnerabilities in machine learning, focusing on privacy breaches, data poisoning attacks, and the limitations of current defenses. Insights provided for developing more robust ML systems.

• KUSANAGI Summit 2024: Learn Web Security, SEO, and Market Trends | 🕑 14:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Industry leaders discuss web security, efficient management, SEO trends, and market updates. Key topics include WordPress security, Python/Django trends, Movable Type innovations, and the new KUSANAGI SE platform. Includes keynote talks and panel discussions.

• 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, December 5

• Tsukuba Startup Night 2024 | 🕓 16:00 | CIC Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Explore Tsukuba’s deep-tech startup ecosystem with discussions on life sciences, space, and societal impact. Includes exhibitions by tech startups and support agencies. Experience the unique startup ecosystem of Tsukuba in Tokyo.

Friday, December 6

• Data Science & Analytics Meetup | 🕞 15:30 | Irish Pub Man in the Moon, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Meet others in the data field to socialize, connect, and share knowledge in a relaxed after-work setting. Join for free entry and connect on WhatsApp for guidance.

• BnB: Business and Beers | 🕕 18:00 | Noge Plus, Cheruru Noge, Yokohama | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A casual networking event for Japanese and foreign entrepreneurs to discuss business and connect, followed by a nomikai session.

• TAI AHR #03 - AI in Hardware and Robotics | 🕕 18:00 | Daimon, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Explore advancements in safe human-robot interaction, humanoid locomotion, and robotics design with four leading speakers. Network with AI professionals, engineers, and entrepreneurs.

• How Do You Handle Onboarding? Challenges and Examples from Engineers in Legacy Industries | 🕡 18:30 | Shippio Office, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Engineers from logistics tech startups share their onboarding practices and challenges in complex domains. Includes lightning talks and networking for those interested in logistics tech, onboarding, and organizational development.

• 2600 Meeting | 🕖 19:00 | Shinjuku | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Monthly meeting of the Tokyo chapter discussing hacking and other topics, taking place at a reserved bar for an informal atmosphere.

• Demo Day Combo | 🕖 19:00 | Le Wagon Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Join us for a live pitch session featuring final projects from our web development and data science bootcamps, followed by networking and afterparty with pizza and drinks provided.

Saturday, December 7

• Coffee and Code | 🕙 10:00 | Roppongi Hills, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A relaxed gathering for coders and IT enthusiasts to discuss their projects over coffee. Open to all nationalities and ages, bring your laptop and get ready to share tips and learn from others!

• Marunouchi Morning Code | 🕙 10:00 | Marunouchi, Tokyo | 🇯🇵🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A meetup for those interested in coding, web development, design, cloud, blockchain, or AI. Bring your laptop to discuss projects and ideas with other participants. Free entry, but a participation fee of 3000 yen applies if not on the Going list.

• Shibuya Morning Code | 🕙 10:00 | Shibuya, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A meetup for coding enthusiasts to connect, share their work and learning experiences, while enjoying coffee and creativity. Free admission with a purchase required from the venue.

• CAiBC-DEF: Creative AI Business Consortium - Developer Exchange Forum | 🕙 10:00 | AICU Japan office, INDEST | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Learn from industry experts, join workshops, and network with developers in Creative AI business. Pre-registration required due to facility security.

• Teck Brunch: Bring Your Own Dotfiles! | 🕦 11:45 | Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join us for a brunch to share productivity tools, including dotfiles and command-line applications, while networking with fellow tech enthusiasts in a comfortable atmosphere. First-time attendees who RSVP will enjoy their meal for free!

• GaijinPot Expo 2024 | 🕛 12:00–17:00 | Akiba Square, Akihabara UDX, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Connect with employers hiring foreign talent, explore services for expats, attend career-building seminars, and join fun activities like the art contest and giveaways. Meet foreign entrepreneurs and get free legal consultations on visas and residency.

Sunday, December 8

• Developer Personal Project Meetup | 🕙 10:00 | Shibuya, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: An international developer meetup where participants introduce themselves, share projects, discuss improvements, and collaborate on personal development in tech. Open to all skill levels.

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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