You're Invited 💌

February 21, 2025

You're Invited!

We’re thrilled to invite you, especially those based in Queensland and Brisbane City or your networking over there to join us for something truly special. Manabu Hubs startup ecosystem in Japan is heading Down Under, and we’re co-hosting two exciting events on March 5th—one at 12 PM and another at 6 PM.

12 PM - Bento Lunch Club
Register Here: https://lu.ma/i777go7i 
This is a weekly free event we’ve been running in Japan for over a year, bringing together local founders, startups, developers, CTOs, tech nomads, and more for a casual, no-fuss lunch. Bring your own sandwich, bento, or whatever you like—just leave the laptops and phones behind. It’s all about good food, great conversations, and a chance to disconnect and connect with like-minded people.

6 PM - Demo Day Light Talk - “Queensland Meets Fukuoka: Bridging Attractions, Digital Nomads, and Tech Communities Across Borders”
Register Here: https://lu.ma/wuitrfgf

This is our signature event, and we’ve hosted over 100 of these in Japan! For the first time ever, we’re bringing it to Brisbane. We’ll have founders from AI, Design, e-health and more sharing their stories and insights. If you’re looking to connect with startup ecosystems from the US, Japan, and Australia, this is an event you can’t miss.

Tickets are on sale now, and if you use the code AUSTRALIA25, you’ll get an exclusive 20% off— feel free to share with your community and our friends in Brisbane and QLD.

Event Agenda:

 6:00 PM: Welcome & Greetings ​By The Precinct Team and Manabu Hubs

6:05 PM: Light Talks (Panel)

  • Holly Hudson (Program Manager, The Precinct): Insights into supporting QLD founders and startups.

  • Pablo Riveros, Manabu Hubs Founder: Learn how our global network supports founders worldwide (Moderator)

  • Ryo Osera, Director ColiveFukuoka : Queensland Meets Fukuoka: Bridging Attractions, Digital Nomads, and Tech Communities Across Borders- Connection between Queensland and Fukuoka City, Japan, emphasising shared attractions, the growing digital nomad lifestyle, and vibrant tech communities in both regions.

​6:35 PM: Startup Demos + Q&A (5 min/demo + 2 min Q&A)

  • ​Startup 1: Gellibn – Revolutionising workplace communication for service industries (Founder Voulla Fronis)

  • ​Startup 2: Dezigner.ai – AI-powered signage design innovation (Founder Andrej Maletic)

  • ​Startup 3: Handcraft.health – A platform empowering health and wellness practitioners (Founder Kenan Akbas)

​ 7:00 PM: Networking
Meet founders, partners, and potential investors from Australian Ecosystems and overseas.

​🕗 8:00 PM: Event Wrap-Up

This event is all about celebrating the connection between Queensland and Fukuoka City. We’ll explore shared attractions, the growing digital nomad lifestyle, and the vibrant tech communities in both regions. It’s a chance to spark collaboration, innovation, and cultural exchange in a fun and engaging way.

We can’t wait to see you there!. Let’s make this a day to remember!

Greetings from Manabu Hubs Team