Secretariat of the International Industrial Fair 2020 KobeEvent Group, Osaka Branch of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun

Exhibition Inquiries

The New Industry Research Organization (NIRO), Support Planning Department

4F The Kobe Chamber of Commerce and Industry6-1 Minatojimanakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi 〒650-0046TEL.078-306-6806 FAX.078-306-6811

Business inquiries

■ Inquiries

Kobe International Exhibition Hall ■ Access to venue

Scenesfrom the2019 Fair

Please refer to the Fair’ s website for the latest information https://www.kobemesse.com

https://kobe-cc.jp/ja/visitors/access/

2-16 Kitahamahigashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi 〒540-0031TEL.06-6946-3384 FAX.06-6946-3389E-mail : info@kobemesse.com

Executive Committee for the International Industrial Fair 2020 KobeOrganizer

Committeememberorganizations

https: // www.kobemesse.com

Kobe InternationalExhibition Hall

Reliable Technologyand Prosperous Lifefor the Future

Buildings 1&2(Port Island, Kobe)

September

9/3 4 10:00 17:00

The largest industrial fair in West Japan

Lifestyle and Health/Medical Zone

Special Exhibition

Business matching

in HYOGO-KOBE

大阪より

Kobe InternationalExhibition Hall

A short walk

Close by

Approx.10 minutes

by Port Liner

Approx.8 minutes

by Port Liner

Approx. 20 minutesfrom Osaka by JR limited express train

Approx. 2 minutesfrom Shin KobeStation by subway

SannomiyaStation

ShiminHirobaStation

KobeAirportStation

6-11-1 Minatojimanakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi

Kobe Airport

Approx. 30 minutesfrom Kansai Inter-national Airport byBay Shuttle

Approx.10 minutes

by car

To Hakata JR Shinkansen

Subway

Port Island

Kobe Airport ShiminHirobaStation

Kansai International Airport

SanyoHankyu / Hanshin

To Kyoto

Osaka International Airport

Shin-Kobe

Sanno-miya

Shin-Osaka

OsakaHimeji

Port Liner

Kobe International Exhibition Hall

THE INTERNATIONALINDUSTRIAL FAIR2020 KOBE

Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, The New Industry Research Organization (NIRO), Hyogo Science and Technology Association, The Kobe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The Hyogo Industrial Association, Hyogo Economic Development Center, The Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hyogo Prefecture, Hyogo Prefectural Federation of Societies of Commerce and Industry, Hyogo Federation of Small Business Association, Hyogo International Association, Kobe Industrial Promotion Center, Kobe Tourism Bureau, Hyogo Environmental Advancement Association, Hyogo Ecotown Promotion Council

Thu Fri

So-so10.5%

Poor1.2%

So-so18.5%

Poor6.5%

Good88.3%

Good75.0%

Mass media0.8%

Manufacturing29.9%

Government and municipal offices,Supporting institutions for small-to-medium size business, Other organizations

10.4%Tradingcompanies

8.1%Services

7.8%

Finance,Insurance

5.7%

Universities, Research institutions

5.9%

Informationcommunications

Retail, Wholesale 2.4%

Other25.7%

Gather information on companies and industry trends

18.0%

Gather information on new products and technologies

20.4%

Cultivate businessclients

12.4%

Find investors, prospectiveclients for investingand lending 5.5%

Attend lectures, seminars and other events

14.3%

Strengthen relations with business clients

10.4%

Cultivate partners for business collaborations (including joint development)

7.0%

Make inquiries with supporting institutions

　　 6.0%

Other

6.0%

Cultivate businessclients

29.6%

Raise corporate recognition and improve corporate image

23.2%

Publicize new products and technologies

15.1%

Strengthen relations with business clients, exchange views with other exhibitors

14.9%

Cultivate partners for business collaborations (including joint development)

12.2%

Acquire investors,financing and loans, etc

5.0%

3.3%

We will conduct interviews with exhibitors prior to the Fair, and provide coordinators to support your business matching activities on the fair day. In this way, we will support all exhibitors to facilitate business meetings. Please also use the pre-fair matching service on our website and the private business booths in the venue.

■ Better business matching

Exhibitors will be able to promote their new products and technologies on a special stage in the venue. (prior application required)

■ Presentation by exhibitors

Prior to the fair, exhibitors can attend seminars offered by experts on how to create an effective booth and learn about ways to successfully approach visitors.

■ A seminar for exhibitors on improving　exhibition skills

A networking event will be held for exhibitors to exchange information and have business talks with fellow exhibitors, etc.

■ An exhibitor networking event

Matching is available for visitors with businesses from Hyogo and the rest of Japan. Many students will also visit the Fair, so it is a chance to promote your company to the young leaders of the future.

■ Variety of exchange

◆ Booth numbers are limited, so please apply early. ◆

Extensive support for exhibitors (free)From the International Industrial Fair 2019 survey

Booth specification and fees (standard)A type（9㎡） B type（6㎡） C type（3㎡）

Overview of the Fair

September 3 (Thu.) and 4 (Fri.), 2020,10:00-17:00Period

The International Industrial Fair 2020 KobeTitle

Kobe International Exhibition Hall Buildings 1 & 2 (Port Island, Kobe)Venue

FreeEntrance fee

2019 results　522 companies and organizations/542 boothsExpected number of exhibitors

Expected number of visitors Approximately 30,000

Executive Committee for the International Industrial Fair 2020 KobeOrganizer

Exhibitioncategories

Keynote and special lectures, various seminars/presentations by exhibitors/business matchingFeatured events

● Hyogo Environmental Business Exhibition (Organizer: Hyogo Ecotown Promotion Council and Hyogo Environmental Advancement Association)●Minato Genki Fair 2020 (Organizer: The Minato Bank, Ltd.)● Kobe Shinkin Business Fair 2020 (Organizer: Kobe Shinkin Bank) ● Tajima Bank Industrial Fair 2020 (Organizer: The Tajima Bank, Ltd.)● Nisshin Kagayaki Fair 2020 (Organizer: Nisshin Shinkin Bank)● Hyogo Environmental Business Seminar (Organizer: Hyogo Ecotown Promotion Council and Hyogo Environmental Advancement Association)● Kobe Trade and Business Conference (Organizer: Hyogo Economic Development Center)

Concurrent events (scheduled)

The International Industrial Fair 2020 Kobe will feature a diverse program of keynote and special lectures as well as various seminars and networking events, centering on showcasing frontier technology from companies, universities and research institutions, and exhibiting items that will spur the creation of new businesses. The Fair will also provide participants with opportunities for technical exchanges and business matching.

Purpose of the Fair

Early AuguetApplication deadline for booth decorations, etc.

Application deadlinefor exhibitors

Schedule

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【 Objective of exhibitors 】 【 Objective of visitors 】

【 Visitors by industry 】【 Feedbacks 】【 Feedbacks 】

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There were some interactions to be continued tonext step.Great variety of companies and exhibitions. Individual booths were compact, informative and easy to explore.

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It was great to gain possibilities for new business accounts.There was a sense of large-scale business opportunities.Vast variety of discussion can be expected.Meetings that could lead to upgrading of business weremost likely.

Bringing together growing industries and advanced technology

Health care/Medicine, Lifestyle related, Robotics/AI・IoT, ICT/Cloud, Electrical/Electronics, Manufacturing, Aviation/Space,Environment/Energy,Regional development/Local industry, Group exhibit, Industry-Academia collaboration/Supporting institutions

of visitors answeredthey would also like to attend the next fair!!

89.4%

● http://hyogoch.jp/

Using the Fair’s website and other media, we will provide and promote a wealth of information on the exhibitors including company overviews, details of the exhibits, and PR videos, etc.

■ ICT-based information distribution

Please visit Hyogo Channel (Hyogo Prefecture Internet BroadcastingStation) on YouTube or below to see past videos of the International Industrial Fair.

The largest industrial fair in West JapanThe largest industrial fair in West Japan

May 152020(Fri.)

Briefing for exhibitors

July 82020(Wed.)Announcement of the name of exhibitors, booth placement and number, etc.

Venue set upVenue set up

Delivery of items, decoration of booths

※Immediate dismantling of exhibition on the final day

Date of Fair

Dismantlingexhibits ￥165,000 ￥110,000 ￥55,000

Side and back panels(system panels) Company name plate Fascia board Side and back panels(system panels) Company name plate Fascia board Side and back panels(system panels) Company name plate Fascia board

(tax incl.) (tax incl.) (tax incl.)

May 15 (Fri.), 2020Application deadlinefor exhibitors

Outcome of the two-day exhibition and the number of business meetings

An exhibition that leads to business meetings!! General inquiries andbusiness meetings

Inquiries and business talksexpected to facilitate future sales

and technical collaborations

67 cases / company, organization 6.9 cases /

company, organization

companies and organizations／

boothsExhibitors Number of

exhibitors Visitors Number ofvisitors Approximately 30,000

September 1(Tue.) and 2(Wed.)

September 3(Thu.)and 4(Fri.)4(Fri.) 17：00-

To apply for exhibitor▼Please follow steps below;※Please read Exhibition Rules and Regulations overleaf regardless of the way how you apply.

Access below URL and submit “Application Form” online.

https://www.kobemesse.com/exhibit_form

Download files (Application to exhibit) from URL below, fill in the form and submit by email, Fax or Mail/Post.

① Apply online (Recommended)

② Download files (PDF or Excel)

THE INTERNATIONALINDUSTRIAL FAIR

2020 KOBE

THE INTERNATIONALINDUSTRIAL FAIR

2020 KOBE

Inquiries

Secretariat of the International Industrial Fair 2020 Kobe

ＴＥＬ：06-6946-3384 ＦＡＸ：06-6946-3389

Event Group, Osaka Branch of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun 2-16 Kitahamahigashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi 〒540-0031E-mail：info@kobemesse.com

https://www.kobemesse.com/dl/exhibit_application.pdf

https://www.kobemesse.com/dl/exhibit_application.xlsxExcel

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Secretariat of the International Industrial Fair 2020 KobeEvent Group, Osaka Branch of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun 2-16 Kitahamahigashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi 〒540-0031 TEL 06-6946-3384 FAX 06-6946-3389

(Applications will be closed once the scheduled number of booths has been filled.)Application deadline: May 15 (Fri.) , 2020

Application addressee and deadline

Exhibition booths◆3 types available: A type (9㎡), B type (6㎡), C type (3㎡)Exact specifications are as follows:(1) With side and back system panels(2) Company name board (with booth number)(standard company name / logo and 　 special character-type company name are available as options)(3) Fascia board ※If it is a corner booth, exterior walls cannot be installed on the side facing the aisle.

◆Items included in the exhibition fee(a) Booth (including the above listed (1~3))(b) Invitation cards for the Fair, 1 set of 100 cards (incl. envelopes) per company Other booth decorations, power etc. will be charged separately.

Registration for exhibitors and allocation of booths◎The organizer of the Fair will check the application to exhibit form, and then contact the person in charge regarding the reception of exhibitors. 　(Applications deemed not in accordance with the general aim of the Fair will be declined.)

◎The organizer will also assign the booths taking into account factors such as the exhibition category, size, content, application order and venue layout. The booth allocation will be announced to all successful applicants at the briefing for exhibitors (scheduled for July 8 (Wed.)).

◎Booths under application cannot be transferred or lent to other parties without the approval of the organizer.

Invoice / Payment of exhibition fee◎An invoice for the exhibition fee will be issued and sent in the mail soon after the reception for exhibitors has been completed. Please pay the fee by bank transfer to the listed account.

◎Please pay the exhibition fee by the deadline stated on the invoice. Your exhibition will be cancelled if payment cannot be confirmed by this date.

Advance notification◎Matters related to the Food Sanitation Act (handling of food, etc.)

◎Matters related to the Fire Service Act (cooking and demonstrations using fire and/or electrical equipment)

Prohibited matters when exhibiting◆The following acts are prohibited in the exhibition venue. ○Conducting PR activities outside of your booth and designated area○Any act that causes trouble for the organizer and other exhibitors (including creating loud noises and unpleasant odors, etc.)○Selling goods　*There may be restrictions on the distribution of sample products.

CompensationThe exhibitor is responsible for paying compensation in the event of any damage caused by them to the equipment belonging to the organizer or exhibition venue, or any personal injury caused to other people (exhibitors, visitors, etc.).

Management /Indemnity of exhibition itemsThe organizer has contracted with a security company for the period covering the transport of exhibition items and the Fair itself, and works to provide management and security within the venue. However, it is exempt from liability for any accident that may occur within the booths or any damage or theft etc. of exhibition items. The exhibitors should take out damage insurance as required to cover such events.

Other◎An “Exhibitors Guideline” containing information on the Fair and operations within the venue will be issued at a later date, and made available at the briefing for exhibitors.

◎In order to ensure the smooth management and operation of the exhibition, the organizer may set forth supplementary rules and regulations in addition to these current ones.

◎In the event that the Fair is unable to be held due to a natural disaster or other unavoidable occurrences, the organizer will refund the exhibition fee to the exhibitors after deducting any necessary expenses.

◎The structure, services and other matters related to the exhibition may be subject to change.

Changes to / Cancellation of exhibition◎Please notify the organizer by FAX or email about any changes to or cancellation of your exhibits after the registration for exhibitors has been completed.　

◎Cancellation of your exhibits after completion of the registration will incur the following “exhibition cancellation fee”.

◎If it is found that any part of your application form contains false information, or if you are in violation of the exhibition rules and regulations or any other such act, then your exhibits will be cancelled and the exhibition fee and other payments will not be refunded.

Period Confirmation of receiving application form ‒

Briefing for exhibitors

After the briefing for exhibitors

Cancellation fee

50% of exhibition fee

100% of exhibition fee

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