B Dash Camp 2026 Fall in Fukuoka
Overview
The fall edition of Japan's premier invitation-only startup conference. Entrepreneurs, public company executives, and VCs gather in Fukuoka for dense networking built around panel discussions and the Pitch Arena pitch contest. Held twice a year, paired with the spring edition in Sapporo.
Foundation
- Founded
- 2011
- Founder
- B Dash Ventures, Inc.
Founded by an independent VC to provide a venue for close interaction among key industry figures. The twice-yearly format (spring in Sapporo, fall in Fukuoka) is well established
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