Every month, we gather some smart speakers and a curious crowd, add a bar, and create something unique.

Did you know that researchers at tech companies created a new academic field — quantitative user experience — just a decade ago? Or that Japan’s thinking on the COVID-19 pandemic could be called “heretic?” Our speakers are here to enlighten and explain.

This is Nerd Nite Tokyo #50, and we’re planning a few surprises to celebrate this milestone! Drinks (both alcoholic and non) and light snacks will be available. Eat, drink and be square-y! Kids are also welcome at Nerd Nite.

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Speakers:

• Kitty Z. Xu (Quant UX Con) — From brain science to quantitative UX
• Harald Kümmerle (Twitter) — ‘Heretic dataism’ and Japan’s cluster-focused approach to COVID-19

When: June 16 (Friday), doors open 19:30, start 20:00

Where: World Peace Theatre in Kawasaki (Google Maps)

*Nerd Nite Tokyo is run to benefit the non-profit Yokohama Theatre Group. Any donation above the ticket price of 1000 yen is always appreciated.

「Nerd Nite東京」は、 毎月行われ、TEDのような講演を3つ、TEDよりもリラックスした空間でお酒を飲みながらお楽しみいただけます。

テーマは科学研究、技術、美術、歴史などなど毎月変わりますので、新しい人と話を様々発見できる場です。発表と質疑応答は英語で行われますが、もちろん日本人の方も大歓迎です。ぜひNerd Nite東京へご参加ください！