Hosted Exhibitions & Events
Creating Opportunities for Accelerating Business
In 2016, Congrès Inc., together with the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA),
launched “Japan Drone,” Japan’s first full-scale exhibition geared for the consumer and commercial drone
market. This event disseminates Japanese drone technology widely throughout the world, while simultaneously
serving as a forum for drone related industries, many of which are start-up companies, to conduct practical
business negotiations. This exhibition has continued to grow and develop, in stride with the growth of the
drone industry since its infancy. “Sports Business Japan” is another event that Congrès organizes, to turn the
spotlight on the business potential of sports.
For these events, we collaborate with stakeholders on
cutting-edge themes and the advancement of industries.
Japan Drone
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The first full-scale international specialized drone exhibition, conference and business negotiation event in Japan.
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“The International Advanced Air Mobility Expo” has been held concurrently since 2022.
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Major companies are also entering the market one after another with ‘Level 4 flight’ and ‘flying cars.’
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Japan Drone 2023 featured 239 exhibitors/organizations with 387 booths and welcomed 19,008 attendees.
Expansion of the Drone Market
In addition to conventional drone players, major companies are entering the market one after another, causing it to expand year by year.
Support for Start-Up Companies’ Exhibitions
Providing opportunities for sales and business negotiations to start-up companies since the rise of the drone industry.
SDGs / Reconstruction Support / Regional Revitalization
Implementing projects such as “Drones for SDGs,” “Support for disaster recovery in affected areas,” “Drones for regional revitalization” and “Tourism support.”
Sports Business Japan
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Specialized exhibition & conference, turning the spotlight on the business potential of sports.
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Starting from 2016 as a platform for “Promoting Sports Business” and “Regional Revitalization through Sports.”
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In 2019, it was held at the Saitama Super Arena, moved online during the pandemic, and in 2023, it was hosted at our hall & conference room facility “Congrès Square Haneda.”
Urban/Town Planning Through Sports
Discussed how stadiums and arenas, which are home to professional baseball, J-League, B-League, etc., should exist as community centers.
Drive Forward SDGs Through the Power of Sports
Before the widespread adoption of the SDGs in Japan, each exhibitor’s booth displayed icons for each of the 17 SDGs they are tackling.
Collab Beyond the Boundaries of Sports Competition
A number of sessions were held that transcended the boundaries of sports competition, including the J-League, B-League, rugby, and V-League.
Castle Festival in Osaka
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Co-organized with Television Osaka, Inc. at “Knowledge Capital – Congrès Convention Center.”
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Exhibitions by castles, organizations and companies from all over Japan that have served as important historical places, as well as forums and seminars by experts.
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Castle and history fans from all over Japan gathered in Osaka during the summer vacation, helping to revitalize the region.
Valuable Exhibits & Life-Size Panel
A gorgeous display utilizing the 7.4-meter-high hall, including a full-scale banner with a portion of the Toyotomi Stone Wall printed on it.
Samurai and Local Characters Are All Here
Participants met Samurai in armor and local characters to experience the attractions of castles in various regions.
MICE Innovation Society
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Launched the MICE Innovation Society during the COVID-19 pandemic, a forum to evolve MICE business initiatives that incorporate DX, AI, robots and more, through collaboration with diverse industries.
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Since July 2020, when Congrès initiated the event, more than 750 companies and organizations have participated in a total of 22 events. Approximately 90 companies have proposed new technologies and services.
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Usually held online, held on-site three times for demonstration, exhibition and a pitch contest.
Presentation of Technology Proposals
Presentations and exhibitions by companies offering ideas and services that can be utilized in MICE at on-site meetings.
Business Matching
Matching between companies is also realized through experiences such as remote customer service, avatar robots, and digital gate authentication.
Pitch Contest for MICE Facilities
Holding a pitch contest to present and compete with technologies, services, and ideas intended for implementation within the facilities at Port Messe Nagoya.