Attracting a convention and/or exhibition to Kobe (Japan)

• 1. Support for issuing letters of invitation from Japanese government ministries’ and agencies' and the Mayor of Kobe.
• 2. Presentation of a support program package including comprehensive bidding advice and financial subsidies. » Link to Meet in Kobe
• 3. Venue selection support
• 4. Bid paper preparation support
• 5. Assistance with bid presentations held outside of Japan
• 6. Provision of promotional videos and images of Kobe
• 7. Reception of key persons from international headquarters etc. to conduct inspection tours of the city and facilities

Creating a plan for your event

• 9. Introduction to companies providing support, such as venues, hotels, PCOs, and travel agencies

Procuring funds

• 10. Provision of subsidies for international conferences, Link to Meet in Kobe » Link to Meet in Kobe
• 11. Introduction to Tsutomu Nakauchi Foundation

Marketing your event to attract more participants

• 12. PR through website
• 13. Provision of Kobe promotional videos and photographic images
• 14. Arranging for nominal support from Kobe City
• 15. Arranging press releases

Conducting welcome events

• 16. Assistance with arranging a welcome message from the Mayor of Kobe at opening ceremonies
• 17. Provision of Kobe wine or Japanese sake (Conditions apply)
• 18. Installation of welcome banner and welcome board (Conditions apply)
• 19. Provision of souvenirs for VIPs (Conditions apply)

Holding an open lecture for the general public

• 20. Advice toward holding open lectures, and support for said lecture
• 21. Request for promotional material placement at Kobe City-managed facilities such as ward offices and libraries

Enhancing participants’ satisfaction

• 22. Introduction of venues and local activities unique to Kobe
• 23. Installation of temporary tourism information booth
• 24. Provision of congress bag