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\nDate and time:<\/strong> Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, 16:00\u201320:00
\nVenue:<\/strong> ONE FUKUOKA BLDG., 6F SKYLOBBY
\nAdmission:<\/strong> Free, advance registration required
\nLanguage:<\/strong> Primarily Japanese; networking in Japanese and English
\nDetails and registration:<\/strong> Event website<\/a><\/p>\n
Event Highlights (In-person only): <\/h3>\n
16:00\u201316:50 16:00\u201320:00 17:00\u201317:15 17:30\u201318:15 17:30\u201318:20 18:30\u201319:20 Organized by Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka<\/strong> Thursday Gathering #90 brings together three timely discussions: the development of healthcare startups in Kyushu, stronger connections among Fukuoka\u2019s startup support hubs, and the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30292,"featured_media":180331,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-180330","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\/180330","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=180330"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/180331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180330"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nHealthcare Startups: The Current Landscape and Future Vision<\/strong>
\nThis session introduces the Kyushu Healthcare Startup Lab, or KS Lab, which has been selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as a regional hub supporting the practical implementation of healthcare startups.
\nAi Higuchi, CEO of Human Physical Intelligence, will present a real-world example, while Reito Watanabe of \u03b2 Venture Capital will discuss care-related investments and startup fundamentals. Their presentations will be followed by a panel discussion.<\/p>\n
\nNetworking<\/strong>
\nNetworking will continue throughout the event, offering opportunities to meet other participants, speakers and members of the Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka community. Attendees can enjoy up to three complimentary beers or soft drinks.<\/p>\n
\nHow to Enjoy Thursday Gathering<\/strong>
\nA short, interactive introduction to Thursday Gathering, Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka\u2019s mission and community, and how participants can make meaningful connections through the weekly program.<\/p>\n
\nMeetup for Thursday Gathering Beginners<\/strong>
\nVenue: 7F CIC Fukuoka meeting room
\nDesigned for first-time participants, this informal orientation and meetup introduces the Venture Caf\u00e9 community and helps newcomers connect with one another.<\/p>\n
\nTown Hall Meetup #1: Bringing Tenjin and Daimyo\u2019s Startup Support Hubs Together<\/strong>
\nFukuoka has numerous facilities, programs and events supporting entrepreneurs. This new Town Hall series asks how these individual resources can work together as a connected innovation ecosystem.
\nThe first session will explore the environment Tenjin and Daimyo should aim to create, the opportunities for growth and collaboration that Fukuoka can offer, and the roles that different support organizations can play. Participants will be invited to join the discussion alongside the speakers.
\nThe session will also provide investors, companies and professionals visiting Fukuoka with an opportunity to learn about the district\u2019s principal support hubs and key people.<\/p>\n
\nTalent Strategy in the AI Era<\/strong>
\nAs generative AI changes the way companies operate, it is also reshaping the skills, roles and organizational structures they require.
\nThis session will consider the value of human expertise in the AI era, the redefinition of professional roles, employee development, reskilling and management. It will also address practical concerns including employment practices, information management and the risk of data leakage.<\/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":"