Japan Night@ICML 2026 (9th July 7pm-9pm) Sponsored by Sionic AI

​How's the presence of Japan AI research ecosystems at ICML 2026? I'm unofficially organizing Japan Night event on the week of ICML to gather all the reseachers from Japanese AI ecosystems, inclusive event to everyone!

​Dates: July 9th (Thursday) 7pm-9pm,

​Venue: Visible to approved atendees, 25 min distance with public transportation. (Please see Luma location)

​Sponsorship for the venue, food and beverages by: Sionic AI - AI Native Solutions for Companies — thank you!

​Sionic AI has released the SOTA model for embedding according to MTEB leaderboard. huggingface link

​We'd like to gather and connect people from Japan, or those interested in AI research ecosystem in Japan, or aim to empower Japanese AI innovation in the globe!

​Sovereign AI is increasingly popular words lately, but also intensity of talent connection is crucial prerequisite for criticcal mass!

​We gather in a rented space in Souel close to Coex, and will enjoy networking with drinks and dinner.

​Call to action: Co-organizers preferrably students wanted, e.g., event logistics, reception, etc. Please contact us.