Nerd Nite Tokyo #65: Digital Biology

Feb 21, 2025 at 8:00pm ~ Feb 21, 2025 at 10:00pm

Get ready for Nerd Nite Tokyo #65, where fascinating topics meet curious minds and a fun bar vibe! On Friday, February 21, 2025, this month’s event dives into the exciting intersection of biology and computing with talks on ferns and Nobel-winning neural networks.

First, Joel Nitta will reveal the fascinating world of ferns and how he uses open-source software and data science to uncover their ecological and evolutionary secrets. Next, Louis Kang will guide us through the groundbreaking neural network research that earned the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, shedding light on both biological and artificial intelligence.

Enjoy engaging talks on cutting-edge topics, craft beer and café food, and the opportunity to mingle with like-minded people. Doors open at 7:00 PM, so come early to grab food and drinks before the talks start at 8:00 PM. And yes, kids are welcome too!

Find more details on Facebook, Meetup and the Nerd Nite Tokyo homepage, where you can sign up for event updates, purchase advance tickets and share details with your friends.

Don’t miss this fun and fascinating night—Drink, meet, and be square-y!


Information

Date

Start: Feb 21st 2025 at 8:00pm

End: Feb 21st 2025 at 10:00pm

Cost

¥1,000

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Justine de Lame is a Swiss-Belgian editorial intern and content creator based in Tokyo. With a background in art history, she has worked across museums, galleries and cultural publications. At Metropolis Japan, she focuses on SEO-driven writing and visual content creation. She's fluent in French, English, Spanish and German.