As the tech industry continues to evolve rapidly, so do the career opportunities available to women engineers in Japan. Today’s skilled professionals are in high demand and are no longer limited to a one single traditional career path. Women in tech now have the freedom to choose between multiple career models that can align better with their personal values and own lifestyles — whether it’s working full-time as an engineer at a global company or innovative startup, pursuing freelance projects and side jobs for more flexibility, or embracing the entrepreneurial route by launching their own tech business in Japan.

Women engineers in Japan are empowered like never before to define success on their own terms and build tech careers that reflect their individual passions and goals.

🎤 Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring three accomplished women in tech who have each taken different paths — from corporate roles and freelancing to entrepreneurship. They’ll share their own personal stories, why they chose their paths, the obstacles they’ve faced, and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along their journey.

🏢 VENUE: CIC Tokyo
15F Toranomon Hills Business Tower, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
HOSTED AT CIC TOKYO as part of Thursday gathering

🌍 LANGUAGE:
Japanese 🇯🇵

🌟 EVENT TYPE:
In-Person | Online

🌟How to Join the Event
This event will be held as part of Venture Café Tokyo’s Thursday Gathering at CIC Tokyo.
To join in person:
Please come directly to CIC Tokyo after reserving your ticket.
Note: You will be asked to sign in at the entrance when you arrive.
To join online:
An access link will be sent to you via email a few days before the event.
Please use that link to join the event online.

📣Topics to Be Covered in the Talk
① Why and how did you choose your current work style? (Background behind your career decisions)
② What are the appeals and challenges of your current work style? (Freedom vs. insecurity, growth vs. responsibility)
③ What kind of "environment" supports your way of working? (Company culture, team dynamics, internal systems)
④ How do you envision your future career?
⑤ Entrepreneurship as one possible path to expand career options for female engineers
⑥ How generative AI is broadening career possibilities
⑦ Introduction of the accelerator programs (Women AI Initiative community and RAISE HER)
*Please note that the topics and order may be subject to change.

👔 THIS EVENT IS FOR:
- Women working in the tech industry in Japan
- Students exploring engineering and IT careers in Japan
- Early-career professionals looking for inspiration or IT jobs in Japan
- Experienced engineers or Tech Professionals looking at a career change or thinking to start their own business

💼 Whether you’re interested in IT jobs in Japan, tech careers, software engineering, or starting your own company, this session will offer fresh perspectives and practical advice to help you navigate your own path in the Japanese tech industry.

🎤MODERATOR：

👩 SPEAKERS:

Women AI Initiative Japan (WAIJ) is a general incorporated association that proposes new approaches to work in the AI era and promotes the realization of a society in which women can autonomously choose their own careers. We operate a community of more than 400 women across the country and, through collaboration among industry, academia, and government, carry out activities such as supporting the acquisition of AI literacy and skills, creating opportunities for women to thrive, and conducting awareness‑raising initiatives. By supporting the career development of women with diverse backgrounds and aspirations, we aim to contribute to strengthening Japan’s industrial competitiveness.

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Venture Café Tokyo
Venture Café Tokyo is a vibrant innovation hub that fosters connections, collaboration, and growth within Japan's startup and tech ecosystem.
https://venturecafetokyo.org

CIC Tokyo
CIC Tokyo is a dynamic innovation hub providing co-working spaces, resources, and a collaborative community for startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses in Japan.
https://jp.cic.com