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\nDate and Time:<\/strong> Thursday, September 10, 2026, 16:00 to 20:00
\nLocation:<\/strong> ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F SKYLOBBY
\nAdmission:<\/strong> Free (registration required)
\nRegistration & details:<\/strong> Event website<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n
Event Highlights (In-person only):<\/h3>\n
16:00 – 16:50 16:00 – 17:15 16:00 – 20:00 17:30 – 18:15 17:30 – 18:20 18:30 – 19:20 Organized by Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka<\/strong> Explore how AI could reshape everyday life, what it takes to bring deep tech from the lab to the global market, and how Poland\u2019s creative industries can build new connections…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30292,"featured_media":179568,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-179567","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\/179567","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=179567"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/179568"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=179567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=179567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nAI Improv: Imagining What Will Be Normal in 10 Years<\/strong>
\nA participatory session exploring where AI stands today and where it may be heading next. Professor Sakamoto of the University of Tokyo\u2019s Matsuo-Iwasawa Laboratory joins Torbizuon\u2019s Masumoto, who regularly leads AI sessions at Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka, to tackle open-ended questions such as \u201cWhat will schools look like in 10 years?\u201d and \u201cWhat should we not leave to AI?\u201d Combining expert insight with ideas from the audience, the session invites participants to imagine the everyday realities of an AI-powered future.<\/p>\n
\nHow to Enjoy Thursday Gathering<\/strong>
\nAn interactive introduction to Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka\u2019s signature weekly event. Learn how Thursday Gathering works, what the community is working to achieve, and how meeting new people can lead to fresh ideas, collaborations and opportunities. A useful starting point for anyone attending for the first time.<\/p>\n
\nNetworking<\/strong>
\nConnect with entrepreneurs, innovators, speakers and fellow participants throughout the evening. Up to three complimentary beers or soft drinks are available, creating a relaxed setting for conversation, post-session discussion and potential collaboration. It is also a valuable opportunity to speak directly with presenters and guest speakers.<\/p>\n
\nMeetup for Thursday Gathering Beginners!<\/strong>
\nDesigned for newcomers, this meetup introduces Venture Caf\u00e9\u2019s mission of \u201cConnecting Innovators to Make Things Happen\u201d and offers an easy way to meet other first-time participants. Discover how to make the most of Thursday Gathering, learn more about the community and start building connections from your first visit.<\/p>\n
\nWho Will Grow the Next Generation of Deep Tech Startups?<\/strong>
\nWhat does it take to turn university research and advanced technology into globally competitive companies? This session explores the ecosystem needed to support deep tech startups emerging from Fukuoka and Osaka, from research commercialization and intellectual property to partnerships with regional industries and international expansion. Leading guests will discuss the roles that local communities and national institutions can play in bringing promising technologies into real-world use.
\nThe session will also introduce Estonia\u2019s startup ecosystem and examine opportunities for startups seeking access to the wider EU market.<\/p>\n
\nPolish Creative Industries and the Japanese Market<\/strong>
\nExplore the potential for Poland\u2019s creative industries to grow in Japan. This session looks at market trends, cultural connections and emerging business opportunities, while considering practical strategies for building partnerships with Japanese companies and reaching local consumers. It offers a useful cross-border perspective for creative businesses looking to navigate and develop opportunities in the Japanese market.<\/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":"