Miyako de IT to Speak at Progate BAR
A Kyoto meetup connecting Kansai tech communities
Speaker announcement
On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Hajime Konagai will represent Miyako de IT at βKansai Tech Communities β Kyoto Community Meetup,β a Progate BAR lightning-talk and networking event at the Progate Kyoto Hackathon House.
The event brings together tech communities active in Kansai. It is organized by Progate with support from Miyako de IT, GDGoC Kyoto Univ, Kyoto Mokumoku, and Amateku.
Students and working professionals are welcome, including people who have not joined a tech community before and people who are just beginning to learn or are already building software.
Hajime Konagai will speak for Miyako de IT
Hajime Konagai will take the stage as a speaker from Miyako de IT. He has served as a moderator at Miyako de IT co-working sessions and has also presented at our quantum-computing study sessions.
The event is an opportunity to hear first-hand perspectives on participating in and running tech communities in Kansai. Please check the organizer's event page for the latest presentation title and program details.
Lightning talks followed by networking
The event has two parts. The lightning-talk session begins at 6:10 p.m., with community members and event participants sharing seven-minute talks about their activities and experiences.
The networking session begins at 7:25 p.m. Participants can ask speakers questions and talk with one another about topics such as study groups in Kyoto and which communities they may want to explore next.
Event details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Kansai Tech Communities β Kyoto Community Meetup (Progate BAR LT & Networking) |
| Date and time | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:00β9:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) |
| Venue | Progate Kyoto Hackathon House |
| Address | Keibika Building 3F, 46 Tanaka Monzencho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto |
| Organizer | Progate |
| Collaborating communities | Miyako de IT / GDGoC Kyoto Univ / Kyoto Mokumoku / Amateku |
| Admission | Free; registration with Progate Path is required |
Looking for a tech community in Kyoto?
Miyako de IT holds co-working sessions, study groups, and social events in Kyoto around IT, AI, Web3, and related topics. Collaborations such as this event are another way to create entry points for people who want to meet others through technology in Kyoto.
If you would like to attend one of our events, see the upcoming events. Practical information for a first visit is available in the first-time guide.
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The figures cited in this article are based on primary data in the Miyako de IT annual statistics report. It publishes yearly event counts, venue distribution, and event-format data.
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