The Japan Management Association (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Takahisa Takahara) has released the venue map for the "Local Government Comprehensive Fair 2026 / Corporate Location Fair 2026," to be held from July 8 (Wed) to 10 (Fri), 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight West Halls 3 & 4.

With 168 companies and organizations, including local governments and corporations, exhibiting in booths divided by area, attendees can participate based on their challenges and interests.

Additionally, the speakers for the final special seminars have been announced.

All seminars, exceeding 50 in total, have been released, including the Generative AI session on the first day (July 8) with speakers such as Takayuki Fukatsu, Representative of THE GUILD Inc., and the Disaster Prevention DX seminar by the Tokyo Fire Department on the second day (July 9).

Venue MAP Released – Overview of Over 100 Companies/Organizations + 5 Special Project Areas + Seminar Venue

At the venue, exhibiting companies and local governments from across the country will gather, and the layout of special project areas, which are highlights of public-private collaboration, can be viewed.

The Local Government Comprehensive Fair features 8 exhibition areas, and the Corporate Location Fair showcases local governments nationwide.

Public-Private MEET Tokyo (A special project where local governments and ministries present challenges and companies offer solutions)

Regional Future Strategy Corner (Cooperation corner with the Secretariat of the Regional Future Strategy Headquarters, Cabinet Office)

Disaster Prevention Exchange Plaza (Experience the latest topics related to disaster prevention and heatwaves)

Venue MAP here

Details of Special Project Areas here

Special Lecture Seminars Announced! – Learn the Forefront of Generative AI and Disaster Prevention DX from Pioneers!

[Day 1] July 8 (Wed)

Considering Local Communities and Business in the Generative AI Era ~AI Utilization, DX Promotion, Recruitment and Retention, etc.~~

Date & Time: July 8 (Wed) 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Speakers: Takayuki Fukatsu, Representative, THE GUILD Inc. / Masahiro Watanabe, Director & COO, StoryHub Inc. / Masashi Kunugi, Representative, miibo Inc.

Vice Mayors Discuss AI Era x Local Government Human Capital Management - Forum 2026 for the Promotion of Human Capital Management in Local Governments -

Date & Time: July 8 (Wed) 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Speakers: Yuli Hayashi-Ono, Former Vice Mayor, Shijonawate City / Daichi Ishii, Representative Director, Graffer Inc. / Takamasa Nozaki, Vice Mayor, Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture / Yasuyuki Fujioka, Vice Mayor, Shijonawate City, Osaka Prefecture / Yukihiro Okamoto, Deputy Mayor, Toin Town, Mie Prefecture / Hajime Kudo, Consultant, Public Talent Mobility Inc.

[Day 2] July 9 (Thu)

Initiatives of the Tokyo Fire Department to Ensure the Safety and Security of Tokyo Residents

Date & Time: July 9 (Thu) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Speakers: Yukie Tanaka, Section Chief, Disaster Prevention and Safety Section, Tokyo Fire Department / Atsuo Izo, Section Chief, Earthquake Disaster Countermeasures Section, Tokyo Fire Department / Tsukasa Honda, Representative Director, GeoCreates Inc.

Speakers' Corner

Date & Time: July 9 (Thu) 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Speakers: Hiroshi Otaki, Councilor, Secretariat of the Regional Future Strategy Headquarters, Cabinet Office / Hideyuki Morii, Councilor, Secretariat of the Regional Future Strategy Headquarters, Cabinet Office / Jun Hasahiro, Deputy Director, Regional Revitalization Promotion Office, Cabinet Office / Ryoichi Imanishi, Big Data Team, Secretariat of the Regional Future Strategy Headquarters, Cabinet Office

Recommended Seminars List & Application here

Event Overview: Local Government Comprehensive Fair 2026 / Corporate Location Fair 2026

Dates: July 8 (Wed) - 10 (Fri), 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West Exhibition Hall, West Halls 3 & 4

Organizer: Japan Management Association

Admission Fee: Free (Advance registration required)

Previous Event Results: 8,648 visitors / 354 organizations from 46 prefectures / 100 exhibiting companies and organizations / 2,497 seminar participants

Visitor Registration here (Free)

Local Government Comprehensive Fair Official Website here

Inquiries

Local Government Comprehensive Fair Secretariat (Japan Management Association) Contact: Shibata / Iida

E-mail: lgf@noma.or.jp

About the Japan Management Association (NOMA)

Founded in 1949 as the "Japan Management Association," we have consistently focused on enlightenment and dissemination activities to modernize and improve the efficiency of management in Japan.

Basic Philosophy:

NOMA contributes to the development of a sustainable society by promoting harmony between management, people, and science.

Reason for Existence:

To continue innovating with our customers for the management of Japan tomorrow.

Japan Management Association HP: https://www.noma.or.jp/

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