Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`24 Dec 9 - Dec 15]

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 9 to December 15.

Events

Monday, December 9

• Startup Finance Workshop | 🕡 18:30 | Okazaki Building, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A practical session on startup financing led by Takakazu Sakamoto. Topics include preparation, investor communication, processes, and necessary materials. Ideal for aspiring founders and those planning Series A funding. Includes a networking session.

Tuesday, December 10

• 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.

• Rethinking Startup Exits | 🕖 19:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Explore the evolving role of mergers and acquisitions in venture capital strategies across Asia, tailored for investors and startup founders to gain insights and network with industry peers.

• 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, December 11

• 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.

• AI Salon Tokyo (AIST) - December 2024 | 🕕 18:00 | Minato City, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: The final AI Salon of 2024! A networking event for AI-focused founders, builders, investors, and partners featuring lightning talks from startups, demos, and discussions on AI innovation. Includes talks from Yi Shi, Ryuya Nakamura, and AI startup presentations. Food, drinks, and networking follow the talks.

• Japan FinTech Outlook 2025 | 🕡 18:30 | Kyobashi Grand, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: End-of-year Tokyo FinTech Meetup to explore trends shaping 2025. Includes presentations, fireside chats, and Q&A sessions, followed by networking. Recruiters and BD-focused attendees are discouraged.

• The Depths of Profiling Ruby | 🕡 18:30 | Le Wagon Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Dive into Ruby profiling with Daisuke Aritomo, creator of the Pf2 profiler, exploring CRuby internals and advanced profiling challenges. Includes a “show and tell” session for Rubyists to share insights, followed by networking with drinks and pizza.

• React Native Meetup | 🕖 19:00 | MyBest Office, Tokyo | 🇯🇵🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Share knowledge about React Native in this LT-style event. Includes presentations, networking, and an optional office tour. Presentations can be in Japanese or English, covering any React Native topic.

• 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 12

• Thursday Gathering #317 | 🕓 16:00 | CIC Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A vibrant networking event featuring diverse sessions, including AI and regional revitalization, robotics meetups, Adobe workshops, and insights into advanced manufacturing technologies. Includes hybrid and Japanese-language sessions.

• U18 TORYUMON | 🕠 17:30 | Link Square Shinjuku, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A startup event for aspiring entrepreneurs under 18. Includes networking with founders, a career workshop, and discussions on career planning. Hosted in partnership with WeWork. Free admission.

• Robotics x Tokyo Meetup | 🕕 18:00 | CiC, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Join us for the final meetup of the year with socializing, networking, and a panel discussion about the state of robotics in 2024. Looking forward to an engaging evening!

• Kubernetes Meetup Tokyo: KubeCon NA 2024 Recap | 🕖 19:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Dive into highlights from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA 2024. Topics include Gateway API, AI/ML workloads, WebAssembly, and progressive infrastructure delivery. Includes Lightning Talks and Q&A.

Friday, December 13

• Tokyo Venture Breakfast by JAFCO, Headline Asia & VivaTech | 🕘 9:00 | ARCH CAFE & BAR, Minato City, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A casual networking breakfast with Tokyo’s top investors, including venture capitalists, strategists, and angel investors. Hosted by JAFCO, Headline, and VivaTech.

• 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 while relaxing after work. Join for free entry and networking opportunities in data science, machine learning, and more.

• Startup Weekend Tokyo @ xBridge-Kyobashi | 🕕 18:30 | Kyobashi, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A 54-hour entrepreneurial event to turn ideas into business models. Participants pitch ideas, form teams, and develop minimal viable business models by Sunday. Roles include hackers, hustlers, and designers. Perfect for gaining real startup experience.

• Genkit Hands-On: Getting Started with Generative AI | 🕖 19:00 | Google Shibuya Office, Tokyo | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Learn to use Genkit, an open-source framework for generative AI app development. Hands-on session covers key features of Genkit, introduced at Google I/O 2024. Bring your laptop with required tools pre-installed. Free event.

• Nerd Nite Tokyo #64 | 🕗 20:00 | Sugamo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Join us for an engaging evening with talks on giant robots and health at Ryozan Park Lounge. Enjoy food and drinks while learning from expert speakers, along with a relaxed atmosphere perfect for meeting new people.

Saturday, December 14

• Coffee and Code | 🕙 10:00 | Roppongi Hills, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A relaxed meetup for coders and IT enthusiasts to discuss projects, share tips, and learn from each other over coffee. All are welcome, regardless of nationality or age.

• Daikanyama Morning Code | 🕙 10:00 | Meguro City, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Meetup for individuals interested in coding, web development, design, cloud, blockchain, or AI. All levels are welcome to bring their laptops and discuss their work or learning. Participation is free but requires RSVP; otherwise, a fee will apply.

• Daikanyama Morning Code | 🕙 10:00 | Meguro City, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A meetup for those interested in code, web development, design, cloud, blockchain, or AI. Bring your laptop to discuss your projects and ideas. Free entry, but RSVP is required to avoid a participation fee.

Sunday, December 15

• Developer Personal Project Meet up | 🕙 10:00 | Shibuya, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Join an international developer meetup to share your projects, discuss improvements, and collaborate with others, regardless of your tech skill level. Bring your laptop and engage with the community!

• BYOD: Bring Your Own Dotfiles! | 🕦 11:45 | Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join us for brunch to share and explore tools that improve work, focusing on dotfiles, command-line tools, and more. Perfect for tech professionals interested in productivity!

• Digital Nomads Beerfest | 🕕 18:00 | Ebisu, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Join DN Tokyo’s Beerfest featuring over 130 world brews at THE BEER HOUSE. Perfect for digital nomads and expats to connect and enjoy food and drinks in a lively atmosphere. Limited to 20 people, RSVP early!

• Tokyo Entrepreneurs Outdoor Walk | 🕕 18:00 | Tokyo Station, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Weekly outdoor walk for full-time entrepreneurs around Nihonbashi, promoting health and networking in a relaxed environment. Meeting at Marunouchi North Gate Dome.

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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