On March 6, 2026, SotaTek Japan held the “Fukuoka Office Opening Ceremony & Vietnam Night” to celebrate the establishment of its new office in Fukuoka.

The event welcomed many distinguished guests, including representatives from the Fukuoka Prefectural and Fukuoka City governments, universities, partner companies, clients, journalists from Nikkei and Fukuoka Keizai, as well as university students from the Kyushu region. The gathering marked the official start of SotaTek Japan’s new presence in Fukuoka while also serving as a meaningful opportunity to strengthen cultural and business connections between Japan and Vietnam.

The program featured a variety of activities, including the opening ceremony, cultural exchange programs, and networking sessions.

Commemorative photo after the ceremony

Fukuoka Office Opening Ceremony

At the beginning of the ceremony, Mr. Le Minh Tuan, Chairman of SotaTek, delivered opening remarks, sharing the company’s journey in the Japanese market and the background behind the establishment of the Fukuoka office.

Fukuoka is widely recognized as a hub for startup support and international business. For SotaTek Japan, it represents a strategic base for expanding operations in Western Japan. The opening of the Fukuoka office marks an important step in strengthening the company’s business foundation in Japan and enabling the delivery of faster, high-quality IT services to a broader range of clients.

Looking ahead, SotaTek aims to deepen collaboration with local companies and partners in Fukuoka and contribute to regional development through technology.

The speech was delivered in Vietnamese and simultaneously translated into Japanese using Saydi, SotaTek’s AI-powered real-time translation solution, with the translated content displayed on the venue’s screen.

During the event, a demonstration of “AI CEO,” powered by SotaTek’s AI technology, was also showcased. Modeled after SotaTek’s CEO Tyler, the AI CEO appeared on stage to greet attendees and express appreciation to the guests. The demonstration attracted significant attention and received highly positive feedback from participants.

Opening remarks and strategic insights from SotaTek Chairman Le Minh Tuan

Next, representatives from Fukuoka City Hall and the Fukuoka Prefectural Government delivered congratulatory remarks, sharing their expectations for Fukuoka’s growth as an international city and for expanded international collaboration in the IT sector.

Congratulatory remarks from Mr. Matsuura of Fukuoka City Hall

Congratulatory remarks from Mr. Tokunaga of the Fukuoka Prefectural Government

Following this, SotaTek’s leadership and distinguished guests participated in Kagami-biraki, a traditional Japanese ceremonial sake barrel opening, to celebrate the success and future growth of the Fukuoka office. A toast followed, filling the venue with a festive atmosphere.

Kagami-biraki ceremony

A representative from SotaTek Japan’s Fukuoka office then introduced the SotaTek Group, presenting the company’s overview and demonstrating key products that support enterprise DX initiatives, including Sota Agent, Saydi, ChartX, and NoteX. Through these demonstrations, attendees were able to gain deeper insight into SotaTek’s technological capabilities and the value of its solutions.

Presentation by SotaTek Japan Fukuoka Office representative

Vietnam Night

The latter half of the program featured “Vietnam Night,” a special session designed to offer guests an immersive cultural experience of Vietnam.

Guests enjoyed a selection of Vietnamese cuisine and beverages, experiencing the richness of Vietnam’s culinary culture. Cultural performances, including traditional Vietnamese dance, were also presented, creating a warm atmosphere that connected Japanese and Vietnamese cultures while encouraging networking among attendees.

The event fostered lively interactions among participants and served as a platform for building new connections that transcended business and cultural boundaries.

Active networking among participants

Active networking among participants

Traditional Vietnamese dance performance

Looking Ahead

The opening of the Fukuoka office represents an important milestone in SotaTek Japan’s continued growth and expansion of services across Western Japan.

Moving forward, SotaTek Japan will support the digital transformation of Japanese companies from its Fukuoka base while continuing to deliver advanced solutions utilizing AI, blockchain, and cloud technologies. As a global technology partner bridging Japan and Vietnam, the company remains committed to creating greater value for businesses and communities.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all guests who attended the event and to all partners and supporters who have continuously supported SotaTek.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to CIC, whose tremendous support - from the preparation stages to the event operations - played a crucial role in the success of this event.

SotaTek Japan will continue contributing to the creation of a new future from Fukuoka.