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<\/p>\nExplore how art, technology, and startups are shaping cities\u2014and how people are the key to unlocking future innovation. This week, we dive into cross-sector collaboration, international talent, and the skillsets needed for bold new ventures.<\/p>\n
The event is free to attend, but registration is required.<\/p>\n
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Date and Time:<\/strong> Thursday, June 26, 2025, 16:00 to 20:00 16:00 \u2013 16:50 Speakers: 17:00 \u2013 17:15 17:30 \u2013 18:20 18:30 \u2013 19:20 Organized by Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka<\/strong> Explore how art, technology, and startups are shaping cities\u2014and how people are the key to unlocking future innovation…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29305,"featured_media":171709,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-171708","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","location-tenjin","event-type-seminar","en-US"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/171708","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=171708"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/171709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=171708"}],"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
\nCity-Building through Art x Tech x Startups<\/strong>
\nHow can art and technology fuel creative, inclusive urban development? This panel highlights Fukuoka\u2019s “Fukuoka Art Next” initiative and explores how advanced technologies like AI and VR are transforming art experiences and community engagement. Learn how platforms like Artist Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka foster collaboration between citizens, artists, businesses, and government to build a vibrant city.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Osamu Ogasawara, Professor, Kyoto University of the Arts \/ Director, Digital Campus Bureau, Uryuyama Gakuen
\n\u2022 Takaaki Umezawa, Chairman, CIC Japan<\/p>\n
\nHow to Enjoy Thursday Gathering<\/strong>
\nNew to Thursday Gathering? This session is your quick-start guide. Learn what makes this weekly event a cornerstone of Fukuoka\u2019s innovation community\u2014plus how to get the most out of networking and programming.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCrossing Borders: Unlocking the Power of International Talent<\/strong>
\nWhat if the innovative talent your company needs isn\u2019t in Japan\u2014but ready to connect globally? Featuring SPRINK, Emunitas, SAMI, and Nakayama Iron Works, this session highlights systems and success stories that connect companies with international talent, from war-displaced professionals to multilingual students. Discover how embracing diversity drives innovation.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNew Skills for New Ventures: Developing Innovation Talent<\/strong>
\nWhat kind of talent does new business creation truly require\u2014and how do we cultivate it? In this panel, managers driving innovation in Fukuoka share real-world insights into building future-ready teams. Topics include essential skills, leadership development, and rethinking evaluation systems.
\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":"