SME Manufacturing Networking Event 'Emidas 22nd Gathering' Set for July 10 in Roppongi
NC Network will host the 22nd Emidas networking event for SME manufacturers on July 10, 2026 at Roppongi Izumi Garden Gallery. Themed 'AI x Robotics: Next-Gen Manufacturing from Japan,' it features a panel with FANUC and other industry leaders for ~300 attendees.
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NC Network, operator of the manufacturing business matching platform Emidas, will hold its 22nd large-scale networking event on July 10, 2026 at Roppongi Izumi Garden Gallery in Tokyo. Approximately 300 SME manufacturing professionals from across Japan are expected to attend. The theme is 'AI x Robotics Pioneering Next-Generation Manufacturing from Japan.' Panelists include FANUC Technical Advisor Shinsuke Sakakibara (also Chairman of ROBOCIP), Kenichi Uchida of Akiba Tech Connect, and HILLTOP CEO Yuki Yamamoto. The schedule runs from 14:30 with an opening movie and remarks, followed by the panel discussion until 16:30, a business networking reception from 17:00 to 18:40, and an after-party 'Monozukuri MUSIC FES IN Tokyo' from 19:00 to 21:30. The event is exclusive to Emidas members and introduces a new system where participants rotate areas every 15 minutes. The after-party offers both a live music venue and a quieter networking lounge. NC Network is headquartered in Taito-ku, Tokyo with capital of 100 million yen.
FAQ
When and where is the 22nd Emidas networking event held?
It takes place on July 10, 2026 at Roppongi Izumi Garden Gallery (B1, 1-5-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo), starting at 14:30.
What is the theme of the panel discussion?
The theme is 'AI x Robotics Pioneering Next-Generation Manufacturing from Japan,' exploring the evolving role of Japanese manufacturers amid rapid AI advancement.
Who are the featured panelists?
FANUC Technical Advisor Shinsuke Sakakibara (ROBOCIP Chairman), Akiba Tech Connect Representative Kenichi Uchida, and HILLTOP CEO Yuki Yamamoto.
Who can attend and how many participants are expected?
The event is exclusive to Emidas members, with approximately 300 participants expected from SME manufacturers across Japan.
What happens at the after-party?
The 'Monozukuri MUSIC FES IN Tokyo' runs 19:00-21:30 and features live music by manufacturing-industry musicians plus a separate networking lounge.