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\nDate and Time:<\/strong> Thursday, June 4, 2026, 16:00 to 20:00
\nLocation:<\/strong> ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F SKY LOBBY
\nAdmission:<\/strong> Free (registration required)
\nRegistration & details:<\/strong> Event website<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n
Event Highlights (In-person only):<\/h3>\n
16:00 \u2013 16:50 16:00 \u2013 20:00 17:00 \u2013 17:15 17:30 \u2013 18:20 18:30 \u2013 19:20 Organized by Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka<\/strong> Explore new business pathways connecting Japan with Egypt and the Middle East and Africa, discover Kyuden Group\u2019s latest open innovation program…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30292,"featured_media":177836,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-177835","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","location-chuo-ku","location-fukuoka-city","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\/177835","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\/30292"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177835"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/177836"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177835"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177835"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nEgypt as a Strategic Gateway: Business & Investment Opportunities for Japanese Companies
\n Egypt is gaining attention as a gateway to the Middle East and Africa, with a population of over 100 million, strategic access through the Suez Canal, and growing potential as a logistics and manufacturing hub. This session introduces current market trends and practical entry strategies for Japanese companies and startups, with a focus on manufacturing, infrastructure, GX, and startup opportunities. It also explores how Egypt can serve as a launchpad for wider business expansion across the region.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNetworking
\n 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.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Enjoy Thursday Gathering
\n A short interactive introduction to Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka\u2019s 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.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDigital Innovation for the Future of Energy and Frontline Operations: Co-creation Opportunities with Kyuden Group
\n Kyuden Group will introduce its open innovation program, \u201cHirameki to Kyoso,\u201d which invites ideas for collaboration around digital technology, frontline operations, and the energy business. The session will share program details and examples of past selected projects, helping companies imagine concrete ways to co-create with Kyuden Group. Participation in this briefing is not required in order to apply to the program.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMETI x Sony: Redesigning People and Knowledge for Transformation in the Generative AI Era
\n As AI rapidly changes the way we work, many organizations still struggle to move forward with transformation. This session welcomes a representative involved in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry\u2019s Digital Skill Standard 2.0 and a Sony speaker who launched the AI organizational knowledge management cloud \u201cShpica.\u201d Together, they will explore practical insights for closing the gap between AI-driven change and organizational action.
\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<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"