Events
Exhibition & Business Meeting
| Exhibition Name | Industry | Location | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Pearl Industry Fair Japan | Pearls | Kobe City | March 28(Thu) – 30(Thu), 2023 | Hybrid international BtoB exhibition held in Kobe |
| Japan Pavilion at Lagos International Trade Fair 2022 | Foods, Consumer goods, Home appliances, Car, etc. | Lagos, Nigeria | Friday, November 4 - Sunday, November 13, 2022 | JETRO will set up the Japan Pavilion within "Lagos International Trade Fair 2022," the biggest trade fair across all sectors held in Lagos, Nigeria. |
| Japan Challenge for Society 5.0 | Startup | Online |
Application period:June 14-July 31, 2021 Selection results: End September, 2021 Exhibition: October 19-22, 2021(CEATEC) |
“Japan Challenge for Society 5.0" is a contest for foreign startups interested in Japanese collaboration. |
| CES 2021 JAPAN Showcase | IT/Startup | Online | January 11-14, 2021 | Next Growth for Japan’s Startups. Next Innovation for the World. |
| Discovery Niigata | Home & Living, Food, Clothing | Online | Discovery NIIGATA is a BtoB matching site that gives you insights into major production areas, company profiles and product specifications in Niigata. |
Symposium
| Symposium Name | Location | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 【Now Recruiting International Students Participants!】Startup x Global Talents Ideation Workshop for Social Impact and Networking | NUCB Business School Marunouchi Tower | February 4, 2023 | JETRO Nagoya and the Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium will hold a "Startup x Global Talents Ideation Workshop" for startups and international and Japanese students studying in the Tokai region to encourage the "global development of startups." This event will be held in cooperation with the Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (NUCB BUSINESS SCHOOL). International students, and motivated Japanese students who are interested in work or intern at startups are invited to participate in this program. The goal is to create a place where international students and motivated Japanese students with unique perspectives and ideas from around the world can co-create with startups from Chubu who are working to solve global social issues. |
| Best Practices/Case Studies “Japanese-German/German-Japanese Innovation Initiative 160” | Germany | December 5th, 2022 | Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) launched the “German-Japanese Innovation Initiatives 160” in 2021 to mark the 160th anniversary of Japan-Germany relations, in order to create innovations aimed at resolving global issues such as climate change, declining birthrate and aging population, infectious diseases including COVID-19, SDGs, and food issues. And this year, as a follow-up, exchange networking programs between German and Japanese companies have been held in various parts of Germany. |
| Opening Ceremony of JETRO Munich and seminar “Innovation through German-Japanese cooperation” | Online, Germany | July 13th, 2022 | On Wednesday, July 13th, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will hold the Opening Ceremony of the JETRO Munich office as well as a Seminar on “Innovation through German-Japanese cooperation” as a hybrid event. |
| Acceleration Program in Kyoto！ | Online, Kyoto | 7th February - 31st March, 2022 | For the first time, JETRO Kyoto is organizing an acceleration program. This program is open to people from abroad who are in the business idea stage, or those looking to develop and grow an existing business based in Kyoto. |
| UAE-Japan-Israel Innovation Forum | Online | Tuesday, 18 January 2022 | This is the first time cooperation amongst the governments of the three countries, and it will be a valuable opportunity to explore the possibilities of collaboration and business opportunities that can be created through cooperation, taking advantage of the strengths of each country from the perspectives of both public and private sector initiatives. |
| German-Japanese Innovation Initiatives 160 Online Seminar | Online, Germany | December 16th, 2021 | JETRO and the Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) will launch the "German-Japanese Innovation Initiatives 160" to promote interactive innovation between Germany and Japan. We'll have a kick-off seminar on Thursday, December 16. |
| The 2nd Supply Chain Resilience Forum | Online | September 17, 2021 | In this forum, we will deepen our understanding on the current situation of supply chain management and its future through introduction of initiatives and researches on supply chains and digital technologies by private-sector, academia, and governments from ASEAN/Australia/India/Japan etc. |
| NET ZERO Leaders Summit Japan Business Conference 2021 | Online | From July 28, 2021 | The online summit “NET ZERO Leaders Summit (Japan Business Conference 2021)” aims to promote the attractiveness of green investment in Japan. The main event features engaging panel discussions between world-leading figures to combine minds, wisdom, and vision on a global level. |
| JIIN Japan-Israel Business Forum 2021 | Online | March 10, 2021 | Called the “start-up nation” due to the high numbers of start-ups produced each year, Israel attracts global attention to acquire its cutting-edge technology. Under an initiative of the Japanese and Israeli governments, in 2017 a platform called the Japan Israel Innovation Network (JIIN) was launched to promote open innovation through cross-national business cooperation. |
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[Online Symposium] Future Society after the Pandemic, Expectations for EXPO 2025, and the Potential of the Osaka Kansai Region Watch the video version |
Online | March 3, 2021 | In addition to climate change, environmental issues and economic disparity, the recent COVID-19 pandemic has become a prominent global challenge. In this symposium, we will discuss how EXPO 2025 Osaka Kansai can contribute to the resolution of these issues. |
Webinar
| Seminar Name | Location | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 【WEB Seminar】Japan-Pakistan Trade and Investment Webinar | WEB Seminar (online) | September 30, 2022 (Friday) 10:00-13:30 Pakistan Time [14:00 – 17:30 JST] | This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Pakistan. This seminar will be held for the further development of trade and investment relations between both countries. |
| 【WEB Seminar】 Thailand-Japan Water Business Seminar | WEB Seminar (On-demand streaming) | November 22nd 〜 December 10th, 2021 | In the seminar, key persons from relevant government agencies will provide an overview of policies and current business situation of water and sewage sector, while Japanese companies involved in the water-related business will introduce their technologies, with the aim of developing markets for Japanese companies as well as achieving further development of Thailand. |
| 【WEB Seminar】Malaysia-Japan Water Business Seminar | WEB Seminar (On-demand streaming) | November 17th～ December 1st, 2021 | In the seminar, key persons from relevant government agencies will provide an overview of policies and current business situation of water and sewage sector, while Japanese companies involved in the water-related business will introduce their technologies, with the aim of developing markets for Japanese companies as well as achieving further development of Malaysia. |
