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<\/p>\nThis week\u2019s Thursday Gathering explores tomorrow\u2019s tech and today\u2019s transformation. Uncover 2025\u2019s major AI shifts with leaders from Microsoft Japan and Design Thinking Japan, get hands-on insights into Kyushu\u2019s smart farming revolution (plus farm-fresh cucumber snacks!), and learn how to navigate IVS Kyoto for real results.<\/p>\n
The event is free to attend, but registration is required.<\/p>\n
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Date and Time:<\/strong> Thursday, June 12, 2025, 16:00 to 20:00 16:00 \u2013 17:00 17:00 \u2013 17:15 17:30 \u2013 18:20 18:30 \u2013 19:20 Organized by Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka<\/strong> This week\u2019s Thursday Gathering explores tomorrow\u2019s tech and today\u2019s transformation…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29305,"featured_media":171502,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-171501","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","location-tenjin","event-type-community","event-type-seminar","en-US"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/171501","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29305"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=171501"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/171502"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=171501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nLocation:<\/strong> ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F SKYLOBBY<\/a>
\nAdmission:<\/strong> Free (registration required)
\nRegistration & details are here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nEvent Highlights (In-person only):<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nFuture AI Signals 2025<\/strong>
\nWhere is AI really heading? Microsoft Japan\u2019s AI Director and the CEO of Design Thinking Japan will reveal four critical shifts that could redefine how we live, work, and interact with technology. Learn to spot the difference between buzz and real opportunity\u2014from AI systems that collaborate like human partners to brain-computer interfaces. This is the first public unveiling of their exclusive 2025 AI outlook.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Enjoy Thursday Gathering<\/strong>
\nFirst time at Venture Caf\u00e9? This quick interactive session explains what Thursday Gathering is, how it works, and how to plug into Fukuoka\u2019s growing innovation community. Great for newcomers and curious minds.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nIVS Kyoto: Make It Worth Your Time<\/strong>
\nIVS Kyoto is Japan\u2019s largest startup conference\u2014but how do you make it actually useful? This session shares strategic insights for founders, investors, corporates, and supporters on choosing the right sessions, making meaningful connections, and turning attendance into action. Hear directly from players at FFG, Fukuoka Growth Next, and more.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSmart Farming x Future Agriculture<\/strong>
\nTech is transforming the farm. This session brings together farmers, researchers, and innovators exploring how AI, automation, and collaboration with universities like Kyushu University are reimagining agriculture\u2014right here in Fukuoka. You\u2019ll hear about real-world challenges and field-tested solutions, from remote-controlled farming to regenerative techniques. Bonus: try welzo\u2019s whole-cucumber snack, grown using cutting-edge agri-tech!
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLanguages: Japanese and\/or English (varies by session)
\nAll sessions are in-person only. Pre-registration required via the event website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"