Japan: Closing date for exhibitors approaching for GPEC 2022
Companies interested in exhibiting their products at Greenhouse Horticulture & Plant Factory Exhibition/Conference (GPEC) 2022 have until 28 February 2022 to submit their application form to the GPEC management office. GPEC 2022 will take place from Wed 20 to Fri 22 July 2022 at Tokyo Big Sight. The event, organized by the Japan Greenhouse Horticulture Association, is the largest trade show in Japan specializing in modern greenhouse and indoor farming technologies. For more information on the trade show see also Message from GPEC Japan 2022 | Nieuwsbericht | Agroberichten Buitenland
According to the GPEC management office, 80-90 percent of exhibition space has already been booked either formally or informally. Since application will be closed prior to the deadline once all booths are booked, interested parties who have not reserved their booth(s) are advised to contact the management office to have consultations directly. Please be aware that a cancellation fee will be incurred once you submit an application form. For cancellation policy and other details, please read our previous article on the exhibition.
Please also be aware that the Japanese government currently maintains strict border restrictions that bar new entry by foreign nationals. This measure will remain in effect at least until the end of February. It is recommended that travelers to Japan monitor the websites of the Japanese government, including announcements to be published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Japan in the Netherlands.
Latest announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (dated January 28, 2022)
Embassy of Japan in the Netherlands – VISA and measure information related COVID-19
In Japan, there is a lot of attention to smart agricultural and horticultural technologies that make use of robots, AI and IoT. In the field of greenhouse horticulture, climate control and hydroponic systems that optimize plant growth, as well as advanced systems to promote the use of data, are being developed and offered to the market. In addition, with the growing awareness of SDGs and the new strategy for sustainable agriculture announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries last year, there is a growing attention to sustainable and environmentally responsible technologies.
Please contact GPEC management office at ofc@gpec.jp for any questions.
