HAPPY DATA HOUR 🍕🍺 - MIDS Open Seminar First Session Announcement
Every 2nd Friday 18:00-20:00 | Musashino University Ariake Campus
First Session: Friday, July 11th
Hey everyone! The International Data Science Department (MIDS) at Musashino University's Distance Learning Division, scheduled to open in April 2026, will be hosting an open seminar called "HAPPY DATA HOUR" every second Friday of the month.
Why HAPPY DATA HOUR?
When I (Takahashi) was in Silicon Valley, I regularly participated in an event called "HAPPY DATA HOUR" held in San Francisco. It was a place where data scientists, entrepreneurs, engineers, and VCs gathered to casually exchange information over 🍕 and 🍺.
This event went beyond mere networking and played a crucial role in fostering Silicon Valley's unique culture of "openly learning and helping each other." People would discuss technical challenges with strangers, share job opportunities, and seek feedback on new products. I realized that this cultural foundation is what keeps Silicon Valley as the holy land of innovation. The connections I made there had a significant impact on my subsequent career and business ventures.
MIDS is not just another department, but aims to create a new ecosystem centered on data science × international collaboration × industry-academia partnership. Now, before the department's establishment, we want to nurture the community that will become the foundation of this culture. That's the motivation behind launching HAPPY DATA HOUR.
Theme and Content for the First Session
Theme: "Creating World-Leading Research and Business from Ariake"
MIDS admission consultation & consultation for other universities welcome
Pre-planning research proposals & future career consultation
Corporate new business consultation & DX promotion consultation
Practical discussions on data science × AI utilization
Target Participants
Non-prospective students are also very welcome! High school students, university students, working professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, corporate representatives, and anyone interested in data science and AI. Just like Silicon Valley's HAPPY DATA HOUR, encounters with people from diverse backgrounds create the most value.
Event Details
Date & Time: Friday, July 11th, 18:00-20:00
Location: Musashino University Ariake Campus
Participation Fee: Free. Minimal fees may be charged (🍕🍺 included)
Registration: mids.ac/events/1st-happy-data-hour
Looking forward to meeting fellow companions who want to change the world with data. Work hard, play hard, and never forget to be grateful! 🚀