Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`25 Jan 20 - Jan 26]

Hello, tech enthusiasts! Hope you’re having a great week. Here’s a list of upcoming tech events in Japan for the week of January 20 to January 26.

Events

Monday, January 20

• TON New Year Party | 🕐 20:30 | Gmo Yours, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: A TON Japan networking event celebrating the visit of Lucy, Partnership Lead of TON Society. The event aims to boost the TON community in Japan. Open to those involved with the TON blockchain.

Tuesday, January 21

• Data Tuesday Tokyo #12 | 🕐 08:30 | Le Pristine Café Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Casual morning coffee meetup for tech and data professionals to discuss data innovation and trends. Topics include Robotics, ML, AI, Quantum Computing, synthetic data, and Data Regulation. DAMA (Data Management) association collaboration.

• Tokyo Startup Lunch Club | 🕦 11:30 | Tokyo International Forum | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Casual lunch meetup for startup founders, investors, and enthusiasts to connect and network in an informal setting.

• Future of Startup Ecosystem in Japan | 🕐 17:30 | Jetro Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Event discussing the future of the startup ecosystem in Japan. Features panel talks with founders and investors, networking opportunities, and Q&A session.

• A Vision for Humanity’s Future: The Role of AGI | 🕐 19:00 | Google Japan - Shibuya, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Explore the future of AGI with Jad Tarifi, ex-Google GenAI Pioneer. This event discusses the philosophical dilemmas and potential of AGI, focusing on the Alignment Economy framework. The event includes a keynote, open discussion, and refreshments. Targeted towards those interested in AI and the future of society.

• Programming for Everybody | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Free 3-week online course for beginners covering core programming notions and how to think like a developer. Includes live sessions, Slack channel, certificate, and bootcamp discount.

Wednesday, January 22

• TAI AHR #04 - AI in Hardware and Robotics | 🕐 18:00 | Shibuya, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Tokyo AI (TAI) hosts AI in Hardware and Robotics session on “AI on the Edge.” Speakers include Polyn Technology, Arbe Robotics, Imagry, and Tactile Mobility. The event includes presentations and networking opportunities for those interested in AI.

• Data Science Foundations | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Free online Data Science foundations course for beginners. Covers Python, Jupyter Notebook, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning. Live sessions, Slack channel, exercises, quizzes, and certificate upon completion. Application deadline: January 20th.

• Yokohama Connect | 🕐 16:00 | Tech Hub Yokohama, Kanagawa | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Regular event by Yokohama Connect. Includes various sessions by enterpreneurs, pitches, presentation and networking time.

Thursday, January 23

• Thursday Gathering | 🕐 16:00 | Cic Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Thursday Gathering at CIC Tokyo. Includes various sessions by enterpreneurs, pitches, presentation and networking time.

• Tech Networking in Shibuya | 🕐 19:00 | Sam’s Bar Tokyo, Shibuya City | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Casual tech networking event for IT professionals in Shibuya. Connect with people from diverse IT backgrounds, explore career opportunities, and expand your network.

• Thursday Night Drinks with Founders | 🕐 20:00 | Perry’s Bar Shibuya, Shibuya | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Networking event for entrepreneurs in Tokyo across various industries. Purchase one drink from sponsor Perrys Bar. Located on the 7th floor.

Saturday, January 25

• Digital Nomads Morning Activity | 🕐 09:00 | Dean & Deluca Cafe Tokyo College Of Music, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Morning activity event for digital nomads and expats at DEAN & DELUCA in Nakameguro. Breakfast, networking, and international connections. Limited to 25 people. Photos and videos will be taken.

• Coffee and Code | 🕐 10:00 | Starbucks In Roppongi Hills Lobby, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Relaxed event for coders, aspiring coders, and IT professionals. Bring a laptop, grab coffee, discuss coding/learning, get help, and share tips. All nationalities and ages welcome. RSVP limited to 20.

• AI Video Challenge | 🕐 12:00 | Impact Hub Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Hands-on short video challenge using AI tools. Form teams, create videos, and compete for prizes. Open to creatives in Tokyo. Covers movie trailers, music videos, spec ads, and more. Resources and technical support provided.

• Rooftop Meetup: Share Tokyo Tales & Vent Freely! | 🕐 18:00 | Tokyo Confidential, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Share Tokyo experiences and vent freely. Discuss life in Tokyo, challenges, and personal stories. Judgment-free, supportive environment for genuine connection and emotional release. Rooftop and indoor seating, Tokyo Tower view.

Sunday, January 26

• Developer Personal Project Meet up | 🕐 10:00 | Starbucks Coffee - Shibuya Modi, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: International developer meetup in Tokyo. Participants introduce themselves and their projects, discuss improvements, explore monetization, and prepare for job interviews. Collaborative work or individual efforts. Open to all skill levels. Bring your laptop. English and Japanese spoken.

• Inception Cohort 15 Demo Day and Reception | 🕐 11:00 | Shibuya, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Inception Studio’s Demo Day for Cohort 15, featuring pitches, reception, and panel discussion. Open to general admission, investors, founders, sponsors, and virtual attendees.

• Tech Branch: Free and Open Sauce | 🕐 11:30 | Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Casual gathering for open-source enthusiasts. Talks and discussions on open-source topics, projects, tools, licensing, and communities. First-time attendees who RSVP get free meals.

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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