Win Against an Active Pro Gamer and Get a Prize — Pro Gamer Oniki (NORTHEPTION) Awaits Challengers in Street Fighter 6 at the After-Party
Thinking Data Inc. announced that pro esports player Oniki will attend the after-party of 'Data→AI Meetup 2026' on April 17. Attendees can challenge him in Street Fighter 6, with prizes awarded to victorious challengers.
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Thinking Data Inc. has announced that active pro gamer Oniki (affiliated with NORTHEPTION) will participate in the after-party of the "Data→AI Meetup 2026" to be held on Friday, April 17, 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to directly challenge Oniki in Street Fighter 6, and a prize will be awarded to any challenger who manages to secure a victory.
*This project is not an official event by Capcom Co., Ltd. or 'Street Fighter 6'.
Register to attend for free
## A Once-a-Year Chance to Challenge an Active Pro Directly
Opportunities to experience a serious match with an active pro gamer are rare.
Oniki is a pro gamer affiliated with NORTHEPTION who plays Kimberly in Street Fighter 6. In 2021, he finished as the runner-up in the official Capcom tournament "SFL: Pro-JP 2021 Tryout Tournament #3" and obtained a JeSU-certified pro license the same year. He is also known as a "Fighting Teacher," currently serving as an instructor at the Esports High School.
Oniki will await challengers on this day only. With prizes on the line for a win, those confident in their skills are highly encouraged to challenge him.
## The Forefront of Data x AI by Day, A Test of Skill by Night
In the main part of the event (starting at 1:00 PM), practical sessions will be held focusing on data utilization, AI agents, and global expansion. After gaining insights from speakers active at the forefront of the industry, a unique, one-day-only experience awaits at the after-party (starting at 6:00 PM) where you can challenge Oniki.
Participation is free. Capacity is 250 people (requires prior registration), and registration will close as soon as the capacity is reached.
## ◾️ Event Overview
Event Name
Data→AI Meetup 2026 ~From Data to AI: Build a Real AI Agent Team~
Date & Time
- Friday, April 17, 2026
- Sessions: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- After-Party: 6:00 PM -
Venue
Bellesalle Onarimon Tower (Sumitomo Fudosan Onarimon Tower 3F/4F, 1-1-1 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
- Direct connection from Exit A3b of Onarimon Station on the Toei Mita Line (1 min walk)
- 6 min walk from Exit A6 of Daimon Station on the Toei Oedo/Asakusa Lines
- 10 min walk from the North Exit of Hamamatsucho Station on the JR Line
Participation Fee
Free (Prior registration required, limited to the first 250 people)
Target Audience
Professionals in the gaming, app, and entertainment industries
*This project is not an official event by Capcom Co., Ltd. or 'Street Fighter 6'.
Register to attend for free
## A Once-a-Year Chance to Challenge an Active Pro Directly
Opportunities to experience a serious match with an active pro gamer are rare.
Oniki is a pro gamer affiliated with NORTHEPTION who plays Kimberly in Street Fighter 6. In 2021, he finished as the runner-up in the official Capcom tournament "SFL: Pro-JP 2021 Tryout Tournament #3" and obtained a JeSU-certified pro license the same year. He is also known as a "Fighting Teacher," currently serving as an instructor at the Esports High School.
Oniki will await challengers on this day only. With prizes on the line for a win, those confident in their skills are highly encouraged to challenge him.
## The Forefront of Data x AI by Day, A Test of Skill by Night
In the main part of the event (starting at 1:00 PM), practical sessions will be held focusing on data utilization, AI agents, and global expansion. After gaining insights from speakers active at the forefront of the industry, a unique, one-day-only experience awaits at the after-party (starting at 6:00 PM) where you can challenge Oniki.
Participation is free. Capacity is 250 people (requires prior registration), and registration will close as soon as the capacity is reached.
## ◾️ Event Overview
Event Name
Data→AI Meetup 2026 ~From Data to AI: Build a Real AI Agent Team~
Date & Time
- Friday, April 17, 2026
- Sessions: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- After-Party: 6:00 PM -
Venue
Bellesalle Onarimon Tower (Sumitomo Fudosan Onarimon Tower 3F/4F, 1-1-1 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
- Direct connection from Exit A3b of Onarimon Station on the Toei Mita Line (1 min walk)
- 6 min walk from Exit A6 of Daimon Station on the Toei Oedo/Asakusa Lines
- 10 min walk from the North Exit of Hamamatsucho Station on the JR Line
Participation Fee
Free (Prior registration required, limited to the first 250 people)
Target Audience
Professionals in the gaming, app, and entertainment industries