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Past Event

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July 5th 2017 at 7:00pm - Impact HUB Tokyo

VR Hub Tokyo Meetup on July 5th will be our 2nd educational and networking event supported by Impact HUB Tokyo. This and future meetups are intended to provide you with insight and exchange of ideas on diverse topics of VR, AR, MR and demo solutions concluding with VEER (VR + Beer) networking. 

Please reach out to the organizers if you have any suggestions, would like to present, sponsor or become a co-organizer.

Participation Fee
¥2,000 at the door   ¥1,000 prepaid (Please register via our page on Doorkeeper)  
* Beer & Pizza Included (Prepaid Tickets are handled through PayPal, No Refunds Possible)
Free for speakers, exhibitors and their teams  

Experience Corners
Oculus Rift user feedback sessions by InfoPocket 
Kabuto entertainment AR prototype 
YouTube 360-degree live streaming center  
HoloLens apps by TIS Inc., Shingo MORI  

Language 
Presentations are planned mainly in English, but we plan some translation (at least summary level).  

360-degree Live Stream of Event 

Social  Please use hashtag #VRHubTokyoMeetup in your tweets. 

Agenda

19:00
Floor Open

Come in, grab a drink and get comfortable!

19:15
Welcome and State of VR

An introduction with co-organisers of VR Hub Tokyo, Leonard Burton and Artis Birzins. To get us started we'll give you a quick recap on what's been happening in the VR industry since our last event.

19:25
Demo of Kabuto - By Tomomi Kitamura & Kabuto team

Startup born out of VR Startup Weekend in Tokyo. Battle entertainment with Japanese samurai commander using virtual images. Users can change their weapon with easy action like turning over their item.

19:45
Lightning Talks

Want to share an idea? Are you looking for a collaborator? Having trouble with something? Then why not step up to take for a 1-minute lightning talk to share what's on your mind. Limited slots available - Speak to an organiser to book your slot.

19:55
Attracting Investment to VR Startups by Kazukiyo Toyoshima K.I.T MBA School Visiting Professor of "Entrepreneurship"

Kazukiyo has 11 years of practical experience working in global venture capital and will share with us advice on how to work with investors and accelerate your VR startup.

20:25
VEER and experience demos

Time to relax with a beer and pizza. Take time to talk to each other, network, share ideas and enjoy some of the VR experiences being exhibited (see below for exhibitor details).

22:00
Event Closes

Goodbye and we'll see you next time!


Please note: Agenda may be subject to change.

Speakers

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Tomomi Kitamura

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Kazukiyo Toyoshima

K.I.T MBA School Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship

Kazukiyo Toyoshima has 11 years of practical experience working in global venture capital and will share with us advice on how to work with investors and accelerate your VR startup.

Venue

Impact HUB Tokyo

Impact HUB Tokyo is proud to be the official venue for VR Hub Tokyo. Impact HUB Tokyo is part innovation lab, business incubator and coworking space where a community of (social) entrepreneurs gathers, connects and exchanges knowledge and ideas. As Impact HUB Tokyo, we share the vision and passion with the VR Playgrounds Tokyo that we create community and movements around VR/AR innovation in Tokyo.

Want to know more about us? Check out our website: http://en.hubtokyo.com/

Address

2-11-3,
Insatsu kojo 1F,
Meguro,
Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Closest Station

Meguro Station (JR / Metro)

Website

http://en.hubtokyo.com/

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