This special edition of Thursday Gathering, hosted by Mizuho Bank, features a lineup of notable speakers from the worlds of art, business, and tech. Attendees can expect a relaxed, drop-in-friendly atmosphere, with fresh craft beer provided by REC COFFEE. Stop by after work or stay for the full program.
Schedule & Speakers
16:00 – Introduction / Expanding Your World Through Art
Maki Okojima – Contemporary Artist
Hiromi Kurosawa – CAO, HERALBONY Inc.
Takeshi Hanamura – General Manager, ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. Dept., Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd.
17:30 – The Future of the Startup Ecosystem
Soichiro Takashima – Mayor of Fukuoka City
Koichi Hayashida – CEO, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd.
Nana Hori – CEO, Tensor Energy, Inc.
Masato Kaneda – Executive Officer, Mizuho Bank
Takaaki Umezawa – Chairperson, CIC Japan
18:30 – Startup Growth Strategy & Local Potential
Akihiko Nagata – CEO, UntroD Capital Japan, Inc.
Junji Adachi – CEO, Kyulux, Inc.
Yoshifumi Yanase – CEO, Waqua, Inc.
Date & Time: Thu., May 8, 2025, 16:00–20:00
Location: ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F Sky Lobby
Admission: Free / No advance registration required—walk-ins welcome.
Website: https://venturecafefukuoka.org/event/thursday-gathering-21-ms-salon-innovators-bigbang/