Convention Information
With its convinient transportation system, variety of convention facilities, entertainment scene, experience in hosting international conventions, and comprehensive support programs, Osaka is an ideal place to hold your next event or convention. For a video tour of some of Osaka's convention venues, please click here.
Sample Venues
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Osaka International Convention Center
Opened in April 2000, Osaka International Convention Center, or the “Grand Cube Osaka,” is one of the world’s foremost state-of-the-art convention facilities as well as a new symbol for the international city of Osaka. It consists of Main Hall (2,754 seats equipped with eight-language simultaneous interpretation equipment), Event Hall (multi-purpose hall of 2,600 square meters), Conference Hall (500 seats), and 25 additional small to medium conference rooms (10 to 1,000 seats).
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International House, Osaka
International House, Osaka is situated on the Uemachi-daichi (Plateau), the location of Naniwanomiya, the first capital of Japan in the 7th century.
The area used to be a major base for trading with the Asian continent. Represented by Shitennoji Temple, which along with Horyuji Temple, is one of the oldest temples inJapan, the capital was a gateway for international exchange in ancient Japan. The House is available for all types of gatherings from int’l conventions to business training sessions as well as seminars and small meetings.
More information on International House, Osaka |
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Convetion Experience
For a more detailed list of recent conventions from the past ten years, please click here.
1970 |
Japan World Exposition |
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1990 |
International Garden and Greenery Exposition |
1994 |
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1995 |
APEC's 1995 Osaka Meetings
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2000 |
The 20th Congress of Int’l Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
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2002 |
The 85th Lions Clubs International Convention
The 8th International Energy Forum
The 121st Ordinary Meeting of OPEC |
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2006 |
The 14th World Rose Competition |
For more information on hosting a convention in Osaka and for information on support programs, please visit the Osaka Tourism and Convention Bureau.
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