{"id":177668,"date":"2026-05-19T14:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T05:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&#038;p=177668&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:42:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T05:42:00","slug":"thursday-gathering-70","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/thursday-gathering-70\/","title":{"rendered":"Thursday Gathering #70: Salesforce Trailblazers Tech and Community Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Explore how Salesforce, Slack, and AI agents are reshaping the way teams work, build, and connect. From product demos and business case studies to community insights from across Fukuoka and Kyushu, this edition of Thursday Gathering is designed for users, builders, partners, and anyone curious about the next wave of digital collaboration.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fn_tg70_2026_cl.jpg?resize=934%2C520&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"934\" height=\"520\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-177669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fn_tg70_2026_cl.jpg?w=934&amp;ssl=1 934w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fn_tg70_2026_cl.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fn_tg70_2026_cl.jpg?resize=768%2C428&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Date and Time:<\/strong> Thursday, May 28, 2026, 16:00 to 20:00<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F SKY LOBBY<br \/>\n<strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free (registration required)<br \/>\n<strong>Registration &#038; details:<\/strong> Event <a href=\"https:\/\/community.venturecafefukuoka.org\/events\/18da3c30-56ba-42df-963f-4475f3461be1\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n<h3>Event Highlights (In-person only):<\/h3>\n<p>16:00 to 20:00<br \/>\n<strong>Networking<\/strong><br \/>\n Thursday Gathering\u2019s all-evening networking space is designed to spark business conversations and new collaborations. Participants can enjoy up to three free beers or soft drinks in a relaxed setting while connecting with fellow attendees, guest speakers, and session presenters. It is a great opportunity to continue discussions, exchange ideas, and meet potential partners.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/community.venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/385\" target=\"_blank\"><em>More info<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>16:00 to 16:15<br \/>\n<strong>How to Enjoy Thursday Gathering<\/strong><br \/>\n New to Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka? This interactive introduction explains how Thursday Gathering works, the mission behind the community, and why meaningful connections matter. It is a helpful starting point for anyone joining for the first time or looking to get more from the experience.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/community.venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/386\" target=\"_blank\"><em>More info<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>16:00 to 20:00<br \/>\n<strong>Product Experience and Community Booths<\/strong><br \/>\n Want to go beyond the sessions? Drop by the all-day booths to explore Agentforce, Slack, and community activities in more detail. Visitors can learn how to build custom AI agents, discover new Salesforce and Slack integrations, and speak directly with community managers about how to get involved.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/community.venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/398\" target=\"_blank\"><em>More info<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>16:20 to 17:20<br \/>\n<strong>The Fast Track to Becoming an AI Agent-Powered Company: Why Salesforce Matters and How External Integration Creates New Value<\/strong><br \/>\n For companies wondering how to start using AI agents in a practical way, this session offers a clear answer. Through examples and live demos, speakers will show why Salesforce stands out as a trusted foundation for long-term enterprise use, with secure data, integration capabilities, and Agentforce at its core. The second half features case studies from two Fukuoka-based partners demonstrating how Salesforce can connect with external systems to create new business value.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/community.venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/395\" target=\"_blank\"><em>More info<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>17:30 to 18:30<br \/>\n<strong>Meet the New Slack: For Slack Users and Slack App Builders<\/strong><br \/>\n Slack has evolved far beyond messaging. This session introduces major updates announced by Salesforce under the theme \u201cMeet the New Slack: Where AI Works,\u201d including new Slackbot capabilities, Google Workspace integration, AI skills, and orchestration with Agentforce. It also highlights the latest tools for developers, based on Slack Dev Day 2026 in San Francisco, including One-click Agent SDK, Block Kit 2.0, Work Objects, and Slack Marketplace.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/community.venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/396\" target=\"_blank\"><em>More info<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>18:40 to 19:40<br \/>\n<strong>You Are Not Alone: Find Community and Skill Growth in Fukuoka<\/strong><br \/>\n This session highlights Salesforce user groups and communities active in Fukuoka and Kyushu. If you use Salesforce, Slack, or Tableau and want peers to learn from, this is a chance to discover where to ask questions, share wins, and grow your skills. Community leaders will introduce their groups and activities through short presentations designed to make participation feel approachable and worthwhile.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/community.venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/397\" target=\"_blank\"><em>More info<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Organized by <strong>Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka<\/strong><br \/>\nLanguages: Japanese and\/or English (varies by session)<br \/>\nAll sessions are in-person only. Pre-registration required via the event <a href=\"https:\/\/community.venturecafefukuoka.org\/events\/18da3c30-56ba-42df-963f-4475f3461be1\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore how Salesforce, Slack, and AI agents are reshaping the way teams work, build, and connect. 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