Japan, Tokyo Weekly Tech Event Digest [`25 Apr 28 - May 4]

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 28 to May 4.

Events

Monday, April 28

• Generative and Active Learning with GFlowNets for Scientific Discovery | 🕐 15:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Prof. Alex Hernandez-Garcia discusses GFlowNets for scientific discovery. Focus on generative modeling and active learning, adapting GFlowNets to incorporate domain knowledge from crystallography, physics, and chemistry. Algorithm for multi-fidelity active learning with GFlowNets for exploring large, high-dimensional spaces in materials and drug discovery.

• Lifelong Collaborative Autonomy Talk | 🕐 15:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Talk on lifelong collaborative autonomy by Prof. Hao Zhang. Focuses on robot adaptation, multirobot collaboration, and human-robot teaming. Hybrid format, in-person at RIKEN AIP (Nihonbashi, for AIP researchers only) and online via Zoom.

• Sendagaya.rb #491 | 🕐 21:00 | Online | 🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Online Sendagaya.rb #491 meeting. Discussion topics include RubyKaigi 2025, Kaigi on Rails 2024 highlights, and coding challenges. Held via Google Meet. Open to all interested in Ruby, Rails, and related technologies.

Tuesday, April 29

• 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.

• 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 30

• Brewed Connections | 🕐 08:30 | Tech Central | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and innovators gather over coffee to share ideas and insights in Tokyo’s startup and tech community. Discuss latest trends, strategies, and emerging technologies. Dynamic discussions, rotating seats, and a laid-back atmosphere foster learning and growth.

• 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.

• Build Strong Confidence & Overcome Self-Doubt | 🕐 18:15 | Inspire9 Richmond | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: A workshop for women to build confidence and overcome self-doubt. Explore empowering techniques, embrace unique qualities, and cultivate a supportive network. Learn practical ways to manage energy and thrive. Presented by Olga, an Engineering Leader with experience in people leadership.

• Build web apps with no-code | 🕐 19:00 | Online | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Learn to build web apps without code using Webflow, Airtable, and Zapier. This 1.5-hour free workshop, led by Le Wagon teachers, is for all levels. Learn to design e-commerce websites, create databases, and automate workflows.

• 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, May 1

• Yokohama Startup Lunchclub | 🕐 11:00 | Tech Hub Yokohama | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: The Yokohama Startup Lunchclub is a monthly networking event for entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals. It offers inspiring conversations, knowledge sharing from guest speakers, and networking opportunities within Yokohama’s startup ecosystem. The event is held at Tech Hub Yokohama.

• ProductTank Tokyo - Monthly Casual Meeting | 🕐 19:00 | Hobgoblin Shibuya British Pub, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Casual networking event for product managers and enthusiasts in Tokyo. Expand your network, build relationships, find opportunities, and learn from other PMs. Hosted by ProductTank Tokyo, the largest product community in Japan.

Friday, May 2

• Co-Founder CONNECT | 🕐 17:00 | Fingate Kayaba 1f Event Space | 🇬🇧 | 🔗Link: Matchmaking event for entrepreneurs seeking co-founders. Connect with founders from Antler Residency in Japan. Not for sales or recruitment. Photos and videos will be taken for PR.

• 2600 Meeting | 🕐 19:00 | Beemars, Shinjuku | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Monthly Tokyo 2600 meeting. Discuss hacking and other topics. The bar is reserved for attendees. More info at 2600.com/meetings. Location guide available on YouTube.

Saturday, May 3

• Daikanyama Morning Code | 🕐 09:00 | Dean & Deluca, Tokyo | 🇬🇧🇯🇵 | 🔗Link: Free meetup for tech enthusiasts of all levels. Discuss code, web development, design, cloud, blockchain, or AI. Share projects and ideas.

Sunday, May 4

• No events.

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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