Date and time

10:30 – 18:00 (JST), Thursday, February 12, 2026

Organized by

Japan Congress Convention Bureau (JCCB)
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

Greetings

Prof. Kuniko Inoguchi Chairperson, JCCB

Thanks to your continued support, IME will mark its 35th milestone at the upcoming event. According to ICCA statistics, Japan ranked 7th globally last year in the number of international conferences held—narrowing the gap toward the government’s goal of 5th place.

Meanwhile the number of inbound visitors to Japan has reached a record high, reflecting the growing international interest in our country.

In this favorable climate, we sincerely hope you will take full advantage of IME—one of Japan’s largest business matching and networking events—as a platform to fulfill all your MICE-related needs, from venue selection and facility comparison to consultation during the planning stage.

IME2026 is a buyer-priority, pre-scheduled business matching event.

• Convention bureaus and MICE-related businesses from across Japan will gather in one place, offering an efficient environment for practical information exchange and consultation.
• Practical information is available to support event planning, including regional assistance programs and subsidy schemes.
• Explore proposals for unique venues and pre-/post-conference tour programs.
• Our buyer-priority appointment system ensures reliable and productive business meeting opportunities.