SENDAI Global Lounge meetup#1

The City of Sendai offers a support program called the “SENDAI Global Lounge” to promote entrepreneurship among international students and foreign residents.

We are pleased to announce the first networking event of this year, which will be held on 30 August.This is a great opportunity not only for foreigners interested in entrepreneurship and startups, but also for supporters and stakeholders to connect and engage.

This time, we’re hosting an event in collaboration with BORDERLESS HOUSE Corporation, which opened a share house in Sendai this February. With the concept of “A Multicultural Share House with Locals”, it’s a place where people from different backgrounds live together and connect through diverse cultures and values.

we warmly invite you to join us!

－ meetup #1 on 30 August －
‐ Date&Time: 16:00 – 20:00, 30 August <Sat>
‐ Place: 2F Aoba-no-Kaze Terrace, Kokusai Center Station（Aobayama 2-1, Aoba Word, Sendai City）
‐ Fee: free
‐ Language: English
‐ Organizers：City of Sendai, BORDERLESS HOUSE Corporation, Tohoku University KnowledgeCast
‐ Program:

• 16:00-16:10：Introduction
• 16:10-17:10：Lecture from global entrepreneur
  • Lecturer：Mr. Masahiro Kochi, BORDERLESS JAPAN CORPORATION ANOSUPO AI Manager
  • Title: "What Drives Social Entrepreneurs to Take Action"
• 17:10-17:30：Q&A
• 17:30-18:00：move to BORDERLESS HOUSE SENDAI TOHOKUDAIGAKUMAE1
• 18:00-20:00：Networking Session

 
－ We are inviting a special guest －

－ This event is open to the following people  －
International students and foreign residents（Japanese people, supporters and stakeholders are also welcomed!）.
‐ Those who are interested in entrepreneurship or startups (Even if you are not sure!).
‐ Those who want to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and engage in creating new ideas.
‐ Those who are considering working at Sendai, wish to continue living in Sendai, or simply love Tohoku and Sendai.
*If any of these apply to you, you are welcome to join!
*Please note that priority may be given to people with foreign nationalities in case of overcapacity.

－ What is “SENDAI Global Lounge”?? －
SENDAI Global Lounge, we are working to create an attractive entrepreneurial environment for international students and foreign residents, with the aim of contributing to the emergence of foreign entrepreneurs residing in Japan. Our efforts not only foster the creation and growth of foreign entrepreneurs but also focus on building a foundation that supports beneficial and sustainable development for society as a whole.