Space Cafe Tokyo, June 2026
A talk on how AI and machine learning are reshaping exoplanet discovery and the search for life, over drinks in Shimokitazawa.
- When
- Thu, June 25, 2026 · 20:00–21:30 JST
- Where
- Good Heavens British Bar Tokyo, 2f 5-32-5 Daizawa, Setagaya, Tokyo 155-0032 · In person
- Region
- Kanto (Tokyo)
- Organizer
- Tokyo STEAM
- Language
- EN
- Source
- Meetup
Summary
Space Cafe Tokyo's June session brings a space-themed science talk to Good Heavens British Bar in Shimokitazawa. Dr. Manuel Perger (ICE-CSIC) presents "Artificial Intelligence in the Search for Life Beyond Our Solar System," covering how AI and machine learning are accelerating the discovery and characterization of exoplanets, and what that means for the search for life beyond our Solar System.
Perger is a physicist who has worked on exoplanet detection in Barcelona since 2012, with a growing focus on host stars and machine learning tools. Doors open at 7:30pm and the talk starts at 8pm. Tickets are ¥1500 at the door (cash only) and include a first drink.
About the community
A recurring series of casual, English-language science talks held in a Tokyo bar, drawing space, tech, and science enthusiasts for a single talk followed by drinks and conversation.
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