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Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`25 Apr 7 - Apr 12]
Here is a list of upcoming tech events in Japan for the week of April 7 to April 13.
Hello, tech enthusiasts! Hope you’re having a great week. Here’s a list of upcoming tech events in Japan for the week of April 7 to April 13.
Events
Tuesday, April 8
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.
Sakana AI Engineer Study Session: AI Agent | 🕐 17:00 | Cic Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Sakana AI hosts engineer study session on AI agents. Kosuke Nakago, research engineer, will speak. Apply via Google form: [link]. Deadline: April 4th, 17:00 JST. Offline event. Schedule: 17:00 Reception, 17:10-19:00 LT & exchange, 19:00 Dinner. Subject to change.
The Science of Luck | 🕐 18:00 | Shibuya Stream 5f, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Interactive workshop exploring the science of luck and how to cultivate it in life and business. Learn practical tools and tactics to create opportunities and achieve success. Speaker: Oliver Greenwald, American Luck Coach, researching a book on the science of luck.
Scaling Products & Communities | 🕐 18:30 | Sivans Lab, Shibuya | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Experts Janna Bastow and James Mayes, founders of Mind the Product, share lessons on scaling product communities, Now-Next-Later roadmapping, and building a product company. Targeted at startup founders, investors, product leaders, and builders.
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, April 9
try! Swift Tokyo | 🕐 10:00 | Tachikawa Stage Garden, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Developers worldwide gather to share Swift development tips, tricks, and latest case studies. The event will be held for three days from April 9 - 11, 2025. Separate tickets are required for bento lunches due to venue constraints.
AE: Global Summit on Open Problems for AI | 🕐 10:00 | Sakura Deeptech Shibuya | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Global summit on open problems for AI. Leaders in algorithm development, ethics, and application discuss future challenges and opportunities in AI research. Keynote talks, panel discussions, breakout rooms for researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.
YOKOHAMA CONNECT #11 | 🕐 16:00 | Tech Hub Yokohama | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT #11, held at Tech Hub Yokohama, offers in-person and online participation options. The event includes sessions on enjoying YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT, the Yokohama Future Implementation Project, a DMZ roundtable, open innovation, and Japan’s Startup Ecosystem.
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.
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, April 10
Thursday Gathering | 🕐 16:00 | Cic Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Thursday Gathering #332 at CIC Tokyo. Both offline and online participation options. Multiple sessions throughout the day including info sessions, panels, and networking opportunities. English and Japanese sessions available.
GitHub Copilot Meetup #3 | 🕐 18:30 | Line Yahoo Office, Kioi Tower | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: GitHub Copilot Meetup #3. Catchup and hands-on workshop on GitHub Copilot and its extensions. Speakers from Microsoft. For developers.
Runway ML Community Meetup | 🕐 19:00 | Cic Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: An official Runway ML meetup co-hosted with AIMovie.Studio. Learn how creators use Generative AI, connect with other creatives, and find collaborators. Special talks from organizers. Drinks provided. Registration required on both Venture Cafe website and Luma.
Friday, April 11
No events listed.
Saturday, April 12
Marunouchi Morning Code | 🕐 10:00 | Dean & Deluca カフェ 丸の内, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Free meetup for those interested in code, web development, design, cloud, blockchain, or AI. All levels welcome. Bring your laptop, discuss projects, and share ideas. Must be on ‘Going’ list, otherwise 3000 yen fee applies.
Coffee and Code | 🕐 10:00 | Starbucks In Roppongi Hills Lobby, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Relaxed event for coders, beginners, and IT professionals. Bring a laptop, discuss coding, get help, share tips. All nationalities and ages welcome. Limited to 20 RSVPs, but waitlisted attendees can still come.
Technical AI Safety Conference | 🕐 12:00 | Tokyo Midtown Tower | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: One-day AI Safety workshop with talks by Ryota Kanai (Araya/ALIGN) on “Global Workspace” and Adam Gleave (FAR.AI) on “Securing Advanced AI”. Open to researchers and professionals interested in AI Safety, regardless of background. Free event, limited to 120 attendees.
UX Picnic Meetup in Yoyogi | 🕐 13:00 | Meiji Jingu Treasure Hall Lawn, Shibuya City | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Casual picnic with UX professionals in Tokyo. Special guest from a famous toy company. For those working in or interested in UX. Not a language exchange. Bring a drink, snacks to share, and a picnic blanket if possible. Hosted by Max, a Tokyo-based UX Consultant.
Digital Nomads Chill Out | 🕐 18:00 | Commissary Nihonbashi, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Meetup for digital nomads and expats in Tokyo at COMMISSARY, Nihonbashi. Enjoy food, drinks, and networking. Limited to 20 people. Photos and videos will be taken. English spoken.
Sunday, April 13
Developer Personal Project Meetup | 🕐 10:00 | Kikkake Creation Inc., Shibuya | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: International developer meetup in Tokyo for portfolio sharing, project discussion, collaborative work, and lightning talks. Restrictions apply: no recruiters, solicitors, or disruptive individuals. Food/drinks allowed (no strong smells). Smoking on 1st floor. Sponsored by Kikkake Creation Inc.
Inspiring Women Coffee Meet up | 🕐 11:00 | Verve Coffee Roasters Yoyogi Park, Tokyo | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A coffee meet up for inspiring women in Japan to connect and have meaningful conversations. Held at Verve Coffee shop near Yoyogi park, serving coffee, tea, and food. No entrance fee, but purchase at the cafe is requested.
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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