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\nDate and Time:<\/strong> Thursday, October 15, 2026, 16:00 to 20:00
\nLocation:<\/strong> ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F SKYLOBBY
\nAdmission:<\/strong> Free (registration required)
\nRegistration & details:<\/strong> Event website<\/a><\/p>\n
Event Highlights (In-person only):<\/h3>\n
16:00 \u2013 18:20 16:00 \u2013 20:00 17:00 \u2013 17:15 17:30 \u2013 18:15 18:30 \u2013 19:20 Organized by Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka<\/strong> Hear live pitches from Kyushu entrepreneurs and explore how LGBTQ inclusion can contribute to business growth at Thursday Gathering #89. This week\u2019s program features the EY Entrepreneur…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30292,"featured_media":180328,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-180327","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\/180327","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=180327"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/180328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nEY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Japan: Kyushu Regional Competition<\/strong>
\nDiscover the entrepreneurs representing Kyushu at this year\u2019s national competition in Tokyo in December. EY Japan\u2019s annual regional event supports entrepreneurs as they work toward the global stage. The program also includes the final selection for Kyushu\u2019s Challenging Spirit category, with finalists presenting their pitches live.
\nMore info: Event program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNetworking<\/strong>
\nMeet fellow participants, session speakers and guest presenters throughout the afternoon and evening. Continue a discussion after a session, exchange ideas or find someone to collaborate with. Enjoy up to three complimentary beers or soft drinks in a relaxed setting.
\nMore info: Event program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Enjoy Thursday Gathering<\/strong>
\nGet an introduction to Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka\u2019s weekly event and the community behind it. This interactive session explains its mission, how to get involved and why making connections matters. A useful starting point for anyone curious about Thursday Gathering.
\nMore info: Event program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMeetup for Thursday Gathering Beginners!<\/strong>
\nNew to Thursday Gathering? Meet other first-time participants and learn how to make the most of Venture Caf\u00e9\u2019s community. This welcoming session introduces the weekly gathering and gives newcomers a chance to start conversations and get to know one another.
\nVenue: CIC Fukuoka, 7F, Conference Room WATA
\nMore info: Event program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLGBTQ Inclusion and Business: Connecting Diversity with Growth<\/strong>
\nWhat does LGBTQ inclusion mean for the way companies hire, retain staff, develop products and serve customers? Explore the situation in Kyushu and Japan, including public-sector initiatives, then hear from companies putting diversity into practice. The discussion will cover lessons from existing efforts and practical first steps for businesses beginning to address inclusion.
\nMore info: Event program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLanguages: EY, introduction and LGBTQ sessions in Japanese; networking and beginners\u2019 meetup in Japanese and English.
\nAll sessions are in-person only. Pre-registration required via the event website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"