[Event Report] Japan's Largest Business Community Event 'BNI Japan National Conference 2026' Held with 2,680 Participants, Including 258 from 14 Overseas Countries; Next Event to be Held in Osaka
BNI Japan successfully held its National Conference 2026 in Tokyo, gathering 2,680 participants from across Japan and 14 countries. The event featured guest speakers, networking sessions, and booth exhibitions, fostering business growth through trust. The next conference, BNI National Conference 2027, is announced for Osaka.
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Scene from the approval ceremony for newly established chapters in 2025 at the BNI National Conference 2026 (Tokyo Big Sight)
BNI Japan held its 'National Conference 2026' for two days, April 28 (Mon) and 29 (Tue), 2026, at the South Exhibition Hall of Tokyo Big Sight.
The event saw 2,680 participants, including 258 from 14 overseas countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, China, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Mongolia, Australia, India, USA, UK, and Poland.
It was held as Japan's largest business community event, bringing together domestic and international business owners and entrepreneurs, with a record number of participants both from Japan and overseas.
Guest Speaker Introduction
The following guests spoke at this conference:
Mr. Shuji Tanaka
Delivered a lecture on the theme of challenges and growth as a business owner, focusing on data-driven management and the importance of setting big goals.
Mr. Ken Honda
Delivered a lecture on the essence of abundance, themed on 'true happiness' in life and how to approach money.
Mr. Ken Honda gave a lecture posing the question 'What is money to you?' (BNI National Conference 2026 / Tokyo Big Sight)
Mr. Osamu Nagone
Conducted a participatory session on the theme of '10x Thinking,' a practical approach to significantly grow a business.
With diverse themes, the event provided participants with an opportunity to re-examine all aspects of 'management, life, and growth.'
Learning, Recognition, and Networking Integrated
At the venue, in addition to awards for national chapters and sharing of success stories, there were booth exhibitions by over 80 companies and organizations, and various networking sessions.
Active networking took place among visitors in the exhibition booth area, where over 80 companies exhibited (BNI National Conference 2026 / Tokyo Big Sight)
Active exchanges embodied BNI's mission of 'business growth based on trusted relationships.'
Next 'National Conference 2027' to be held in Osaka
During the closing session, it was announced that the next 'National Conference 2027' would be held in Osaka.
👉Please check the details below.
BNI Japan National Conference 2027 (Osaka) Details here
BNI Japan will continue to contribute to the development of the business community in Japan by providing opportunities for domestic and international business owners and entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow.
About BNI
BNI is the world's largest business referral organization, operating in over 70 countries and regions worldwide. In Japan, it has over 380 chapters and more than 12,000 members, generating business opportunities through referrals.
Company Profile
Company Name: JBN International Co., Ltd. (BNI Japan / BNI National Office)
Location: Neo City Mitaka 9F, 3-35-1 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo
Representative: Masanori Ohno, Representative Director
Established: April 2006
Capital: 10 million yen
Business Activities: Providing membership-based marketing services utilizing referrals for business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate sales representatives.
URL: https://www.bni.jp
BNI Japan held its 'National Conference 2026' for two days, April 28 (Mon) and 29 (Tue), 2026, at the South Exhibition Hall of Tokyo Big Sight.
The event saw 2,680 participants, including 258 from 14 overseas countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, China, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Mongolia, Australia, India, USA, UK, and Poland.
It was held as Japan's largest business community event, bringing together domestic and international business owners and entrepreneurs, with a record number of participants both from Japan and overseas.
Guest Speaker Introduction
The following guests spoke at this conference:
Mr. Shuji Tanaka
Delivered a lecture on the theme of challenges and growth as a business owner, focusing on data-driven management and the importance of setting big goals.
Mr. Ken Honda
Delivered a lecture on the essence of abundance, themed on 'true happiness' in life and how to approach money.
Mr. Ken Honda gave a lecture posing the question 'What is money to you?' (BNI National Conference 2026 / Tokyo Big Sight)
Mr. Osamu Nagone
Conducted a participatory session on the theme of '10x Thinking,' a practical approach to significantly grow a business.
With diverse themes, the event provided participants with an opportunity to re-examine all aspects of 'management, life, and growth.'
Learning, Recognition, and Networking Integrated
At the venue, in addition to awards for national chapters and sharing of success stories, there were booth exhibitions by over 80 companies and organizations, and various networking sessions.
Active networking took place among visitors in the exhibition booth area, where over 80 companies exhibited (BNI National Conference 2026 / Tokyo Big Sight)
Active exchanges embodied BNI's mission of 'business growth based on trusted relationships.'
Next 'National Conference 2027' to be held in Osaka
During the closing session, it was announced that the next 'National Conference 2027' would be held in Osaka.
👉Please check the details below.
BNI Japan National Conference 2027 (Osaka) Details here
BNI Japan will continue to contribute to the development of the business community in Japan by providing opportunities for domestic and international business owners and entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow.
About BNI
BNI is the world's largest business referral organization, operating in over 70 countries and regions worldwide. In Japan, it has over 380 chapters and more than 12,000 members, generating business opportunities through referrals.
Company Profile
Company Name: JBN International Co., Ltd. (BNI Japan / BNI National Office)
Location: Neo City Mitaka 9F, 3-35-1 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo
Representative: Masanori Ohno, Representative Director
Established: April 2006
Capital: 10 million yen
Business Activities: Providing membership-based marketing services utilizing referrals for business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate sales representatives.
URL: https://www.bni.jp