Connect with Fukuoka’s innovation community through an evening of networking, practical business insights, sustainability learning, and creative exchange. This week’s Thursday Gathering explores how markets shape business success, how ESG decisions affect companies, and how local and global communities are building new opportunities in Fukuoka.
Date and Time: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 16:00 to 20:00
Location: ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F SKY LOBBY
Admission: Free (registration required)
Registration & details: Event website (Japanese)
Event Highlights (In-person only):
16:00 – 20:00
Networking
Thursday Gathering offers a relaxed space for participants to meet, exchange ideas, and spark new business collaborations. Enjoy up to three complimentary beers or soft drinks while connecting with entrepreneurs, innovators, speakers, and guests from across the community. It is also a valuable opportunity to continue conversations with session speakers and meet potential collaborators.
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17:00 – 17:15
How to Enjoy Thursday Gathering
A short interactive introduction to Venture Café Fukuoka’s signature weekly event. Learn how Thursday Gathering works, what the community aims to create, and how participants can make the most of opportunities to connect with others.
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17:00 – 18:30
Demo Table Workshop: Learn Sustainable Management Through a Card Game and Sandwich Making with Chain Impact Sandwich
aiESG, a Kyushu University-based company offering AI-powered ESG and social impact analysis and evaluation services, will host a hands-on workshop using the ESG experience card game “Chain Impact Sandwich.” Participants take on the role of company executives and simulate ESG management decisions while making sandwiches, learning how to balance profit with social trust in a fun and practical way.
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17:30 – 18:20
Market Is 90% of the Game: Business Variables and How Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders Choose Winning Opportunities
A business is shaped by many factors, including customers, problems, and products. But the market is often the biggest variable determining whether a business succeeds or struggles. This practical seminar explains what a market really is, how to choose one that matches your business goals, and what criteria entrepreneurs and business leaders can use to make better decisions, with insights from a startup studio perspective.
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Organized by Venture Café Fukuoka
Languages: Japanese and/or English (varies by session)
All sessions are in-person only. Pre-registration required via the event website.