KIME 2026: Kansai International Meishi Exchange

The Kansai area’s premier networking event for the international business community returns on Friday, June 5.

For more than a decade, the annual Kansai International Meishi Exchange (KIME) has set the benchmark for cross-chamber collaboration in the region—and the 2026 edition promises to be the most expansive yet. Building on the momentum of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai’s resounding success, this year’s event will keep the region’s energy high while offering exceptional visibility and connection opportunities.

Event Details
Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 18:30–20:30 (doors open at 18:00)
Venue: Waldorf Astoria Osaka, Grand Ballroom (2F)
Admission: Members: ¥12,000 | Non-Members: ¥13,500
 

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 29 (15:00)

Join us in the Grand Ballroom on the second floor of the Waldorf Astoria Osaka—the only Waldorf Astoria hotel in Japan. This elegant setting provides the perfect environment for meaningful, high-value exchange, whether you are looking to showcase your organization, explore new markets, or build cross-border partnerships.

Based on previous editions, attendees can expect a dynamic and diverse mix of professionals from across industries, including manufacturing, technology, finance, hospitality, education, creative sectors, and the public sphere—all eager to connect and collaborate.

Whether you are new to Kansai or a long-standing member of the international business community, we warmly invite you to join KIME 2026 and be part of one of the region’s most vibrant networking events.

Co-hosts: American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, Kobe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, French Chamber of Commerce in Japan, British Chamber of Commerce in Japan, Indian Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Supporting Organizations: Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan; Belgium - Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan; Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Notes:

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and may close before the deadline. Early registration is strongly recommended.

Cancellations made after the stated deadline will incur the full event fee. No substitutions or walk-ins permitted.