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About OKTech

OKTech is a volunteer-run, non-profit group that organizes monthly English in-person technology meetups in Japan's Kansai region.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and encouraging members to share topics they’re passionate about. Join us in Osaka and Kyoto for technical workshops, study sessions, and social gatherings.

オーケーテックは、関西地域で毎月対面の技術系ミートアップを開催するボランティアによる非営利団体で、誰でも参加可能であり、発表や交流を通じて学び合う場を提供しています。

Attend

The first step is to come to an OKTech event. Learn about exciting technologies, and maybe make some like-minded friends!

Present

If you have a topic you're passionate about, why not share it with others? Presenting at an OKTech event is a great way to improve your speaking skills, grow your presence, and help others learn.

Volunteer

OKTech relies on volunteers to keep things running. If you would like to help organize, have ideas to help us grow, or just want to get involved, let us know!

OKTech History

OKTech started in 2015 as a grassroots meetup in Osaka called OWDDM, soon joined by its Kyoto counterpart KWDDM. For nearly a decade, the group grew through community events and shared learning. In 2025, we relaunched as OKTech, expanding our focus from web design and development to a broader range of tech fields in Kansai. What hasn’t changed is our community driven, volunteer-run spirit, and our belief that the best conversations happen both on and off the slides.

2015年、OKTechは大阪で「OWDDM」という草の根ミートアップとして活動を開始しました。その後、京都の「KWDDM」が加わり、約10年間、コミュニティイベントや勉強会を通じて成長を続けてきました。2025年、私たちは「OKTech」として再出発し、活動範囲をウェブデザイン・開発から関西のより広範な技術分野へと拡大しました。しかし、コミュニティ主導のボランティア運営という精神、そして「最高の会話はスライドの上だけでなく、その外でも生まれる」という私たちの信念は、今も変わることはありません。

2014

Founded in Osaka as OWDDM (Osaka Web Designers & Developers Meetup)

OWDDM

2015-2022

The community hosted a wide range of events. While originally focused on web design and development, topics expanded to include cloud, AI, and game development. The group also built a strong community through social gatherings like dinners and seasonal events.

2023

Kyoto counterpart, KWDDM, joining this year.

KWDDM

2025

After nearly a decade, the community rebranded as OKTech, reflecting its broader focus on all things tech in the Kansai region while remaining community-driven and volunteer-run.