Recruiting Participants for Special Seminars at Solution Expo 2026 @ Kitakyushu Messe!

Scene from last year's seminar

【Seminar on July 8 (Wed)】

◆13:00～14:00 Venue: AIM 3rd Floor D・E Exhibition Hall

"Support Projects and Initiatives for Improving Productivity of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Fukuoka Prefecture"

Director of Fukuoka Prefecture Small and Medium-sized Enterprise 'Earning Power' Support Center, Takashi Takahashi

Takashi Takahashi

Fukuoka Prefecture reorganized the 'Fukuoka Prefecture Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Productivity Improvement Support Center' into the 'Fukuoka Prefecture Small and Medium-sized Enterprise DX Promotion Center' last October, strengthening its support for both productivity improvement and DX. The national government adopted this initiative as a model and launched the 'All-Support Base Productivity Improvement Support Center Business' nationwide starting in April. In collaboration with this national initiative, the center has been renewed as the 'Fukuoka Prefecture Small and Medium-sized Enterprise 'Earning Power' Support Center,' expanding its support from productivity improvement and DX to the automotive-related industry. We will introduce the new center along with success stories of supported companies.

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【Seminar on July 9 (Thu)】

◆10:30～12:00 Venue: Seminar Venue B

"Semiconductor Business Seminar: The Future of Kitakyushu Pioneered by the Semiconductor Industry"

Introduction to Initiatives for Attracting Semiconductor Industry Companies to Kitakyushu City for the Realization of Silicon City Kitakyushu

Kuma Maru, Manager of the Manufacturing Industry Attraction Section, Industrial and Economic Bureau, Kitakyushu City Introduction to Sanwa Material Solutions Inc. ~ Aiming to Contribute to Resource Recycling in the Semiconductor Field~

Shiroh Yoshihiro, Director and Sales Department Manager, Sanwa Material Solutions Inc. Logistics Solutions for Addressing Visible Risks in the Semiconductor Supply Chain

Koji Shiraishi, Director of the Sales Department and General Manager of the Device & Machinery Business Office, Nittsu West Company, Nippon Express Co., Ltd.

Koji Shiraishi

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◆13:30～16:30 Venue: AIM 3rd Floor D Exhibition Hall

"Turning Strengths into Value, Value into the Future - Kitakyushu Innovation Strategy Created with AI -"

Yupei Imai, Kenichi Inoue

Turning Small and Medium-sized Enterprises' 'Strengths' into 'Value' - Flagship Thinking to Create Signature Products

Yupei Imai, Representative and Business Designer, Kenma Inc. AI Talks You Can't Ask Anymore, AI Utilization to Strengthen Small and Medium-sized Enterprises' Operations

Kenichi Inoue, Representative Director, Vivinko Inc. We will explain the thinking method to redefine Kitakyushu's 'field strength' from a market perspective and find the real strengths. Furthermore, we will introduce three steps to utilize AI as a partner to strengthen and expand field strength. We will provide practical hints for small and medium-sized enterprises to enhance their future competitiveness.

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【Seminar on July 10 (Fri)】

◆13:30～15:00 Venue: AIM 3rd Floor 311・312 Conference Room

"Foreign Talent Activation Seminar: How to Succeed in the Turbulent Talent Market"

Foreign Talent Activation Seminar: How to Succeed in the Turbulent Talent Market

Motoki Kotsu, Representative Director and Executive President, Minavi Global Inc.

Motoki Kotsu

Introduction to Kitakyushu City's Support Measures for Utilizing Foreign Talent

Hirotaka Taguchi, Chief of the Foreign Talent Section, Employment and Industrial Human Resources Policy Division, Regional Economic Development Department, Industrial and Economic Bureau, Kitakyushu City

As the number of foreign talent active in Japan continues to increase, the employment market for foreign talent is rapidly changing due to revisions in the residence status system and changes in the international situation, making past common sense no longer applicable. Furthermore, many companies face challenges in fully utilizing the potential of foreign talent they have hired and ensuring their retention. We will provide the latest trends by prefecture and industry and contribute to solving corporate challenges.

*Note: Seminar information may change.

Please check the latest detailed information on the homepage.

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<What is Solution Expo 2026?>

"Solution Expo 2026" is a comprehensive exhibition to be held at the Kitakyushu Messe in Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture from July 8 (Wed) to 10 (Fri), 2026 for three days. It will simultaneously host seven exhibitions and business meetings, including 'West Japan Manufacturing Technology Innovation' for manufacturing sites, 'West Japan DX Promotion Fair' aimed at promoting digital technology, 'Eco Techno - Global Environmental Solution Exhibition/Energy Advanced Technology Exhibition' aimed at promoting environmental business, and 'Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Techno Fair in Kyushu' aimed at expanding transactions for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Currently, advance registration is being accepted via the URL below!

▼Advance Registration (Free)▼

https://solution-expo.jp/raijo/moshikomi.php

<Event Overview>

Solution Expo 2026

Official HP: https://solution-expo.jp/index.php

Date: July 8 (Wed) to 10 (Fri), 2026 for three days Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (until 4:00 PM on the final day)