DMO Osaka Umeda is partnering with organizers of innovation-focused business events taking place in Umeda from November 26 to December 6, 2024, for “UMEDA INNOVATION WEEKS.” We’re offering a range of support initiatives to enhance the MICE experience for attendees and organizers alike.

November 26 (Tuesday): Hack Osaka 2024
November 28 (Thursday) – 29 (Friday): Innovation Stream KANSAI 8.0
December 2 (Monday) – 4 (Wednesday): ISPIM Connects Osaka Conference
December 5 (Thursday) – 6 (Friday): JR West Group Innovation & Challenge Day 2024

We have branded the period of these multiple business events as “UMEDA INNOVATION WEEKS.” To generate excitement and awareness, we will conduct unified promotional activities through digital signage advertisements around Umeda both before and during the event period. Additionally, we’re also enhancing the attendee experience by providing coupons redeemable at local restaurants, encouraging exploration of the vibrant Umeda district.

Moving forward, DMO Osaka Umeda is committed to developing and implementing area-wide MICE strategies like this one.

List of Events for “UMEDA INNOVATION WEEKS”

Hack Osaka 2024
-Event Overview
• Date: November 26, 2024 (Tuesday) 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Location: Knowledge Capital Congrès Convention Center
(Grand Front Osaka North Building B2F, 3-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka)
• Organizer: Global Innovation Conference Hack Osaka2024 Executive Committee
（Osaka City Government, Urban Innovation Institute , Japan External Trade OrganizationOsaka and Osaka Business Development Agency Agency）
• URL: https://www.innovation-osaka.jp/hackosaka/

INNOVATION STREAM KANSAI 8.0
-Event Overview
• Date: November 28, 2024 (Thursday) 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
November 29, 2024 (Friday) 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Knowledge Capital Congrès Convention Center
(Grand Front Osaka North Building B2F, 3-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka)
• Organizer: Umekita Future Innovation Organization
• URL: https://u-fino.com/program/isk8/

ISPIM Connects Osaka Conference
-Event Overview
• Date: December 2 (Monday) – 4 (Wednesday), 2024
• Location: Kansai University Umeda Campus KANDAI Me RISE
(1-5 Tsurunocho, Kita-ku, Osaka)
• Organizer: The International Society for Professional Innovation Management
•URL:https://www.ispim-connects.com/

JR West Group Innovation & Challenge Day 2024
-Event Overview
• Date: December 5, 2024 (Thursday) 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
December 6, 2024 (Friday) 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Knowledge Capital Congrès Convention Center
(Grand Front Osaka North Building B2F, 3-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka)
• Organizer: West Japan Railway Company
• URL:https://www.jrw-inv.co.jp/business/icd/