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\nDate and Time:<\/strong> Thursday, July 16, 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 – 20:00 17:00 – 17:15 17:30 – 18:20 18:30 – 19:20 Organized by Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka<\/strong> Explore new ideas, research-driven ventures, and meaningful connections at Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka\u2019s Thursday Gathering. This edition features a special F\u2605Pitch session…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30292,"featured_media":178562,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-178561","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\/178561","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=178561"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178561"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n Networking<\/strong>
\n Throughout every Thursday Gathering, dedicated networking time creates opportunities for business connections and collaboration. Attendees can enjoy up to three complimentary beers or soft drinks in a relaxed setting designed to encourage conversation. It is also a valuable chance to connect directly with session speakers and guest presenters, continue discussions after sessions, and discover new opportunities.<\/p>\n
\n How to Enjoy Thursday Gathering<\/strong>
\n This interactive session introduces Thursday Gathering, Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka\u2019s signature weekly event. Learn about the community, its mission, and the value of building new connections. Held every Thursday, this is an ideal introduction for anyone interested in joining and making the most of the experience.<\/p>\n
\n F\u2605Pitch: Special Edition Featuring Kyushu University and Kyushu Institute of Technology<\/strong>
\n Hosted by Global Connect Fukuoka, F\u2605Pitch is a pitch event featuring startups and startup supporters from across Fukuoka Prefecture. This special edition highlights university-launched startups and research seeds from Kyushu University and Kyushu Institute of Technology. Guest commentators from venture capital and corporate venture capital firms outside Fukuoka are also scheduled to join. This session will be available via online livestream<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n F\u2605Pitch: Special Edition Featuring Kyushu University and Kyushu Institute of Technology<\/strong>
\n The second F\u2605Pitch session continues the focus on university-launched startups and research seeds from Kyushu University and Kyushu Institute of Technology. Alongside the pitches, invited VC and CVC commentators from outside Fukuoka will share feedback and insight. This session will also be available via online livestream<\/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":"