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Jun 3, 2026
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Learn About MICE - Seminar Aug. 25–27, 2026
Join us!
The MICE Seminar will be held from August 25 to 27 (Tuesday to Thursday), offering insights into the operation of international conferences and related activities.
Recommended for those who...
- are interested in planning and managing events
- aspire to work in international fields in the future
- wish to go behind the scenes of an international conference
MICE (*1) is a collective term referring to international conferences, academic meetings, and similar events. These are expected to generate various benefits for the host city, including significant economic impact, the creation of business opportunities and innovation, and the enhancement of the city's brand and competitiveness.
The seminar will start with a tour of MICE facilities in Osaka, followed by a visit to The 32nd International Horticultural Congress in Kyoto the next day.
Through structured lectures and workshops led by experienced instructors from Japan Convention Services, Inc. (*2), participants will explore the business opportunities and regional impact generated by MICE.
（*1） MICE…Meeting, Incentive Travel, Convention and Exhibition/Event
This acronym-based term refers to business events organized by public, private, and academic sectors under themes related to business, politics, or academia.
（*2）Japan Convention Services, Inc.
is a company that provides comprehensive communication services in the MICE field. Their operations include planning, management, and secretariat support for international conferences and academic meetings, as well as simultaneous interpretation, staffing, administrative services, and facility management.
This seminar is part of the OSIP (Osaka Social Impact Project), which has been adopted under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's initiative to support social impact through university internationalization.
It will be jointly held by Kansai University as part of an extracurricular multicultural collaborative learning project.
MICE SEMINAR
1. OVERVIEW
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DATE |
August 25, 2026 (Tue) - August 27, 2026 (Thu) * Refer to the information below for the daily schedule. |
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VENUE |
Osaka Metropolitan University, I-site Namba, etc. |
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LANGUAGE |
Japanese |
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ELIGIBILITY |
1. All Students from OMU, OCU and OPU |
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CAPACITY |
25 *In case of excess applications, selection by motivation statement. |
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REGISTRATION FEE |
Free |
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TERMS |
1. Attend all sessions 2. Complete the post-event survey 3. Arrange own transportation 4. Cover own lunch cost (except Day 2) |
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BENEFIT |
Certificate of completion awarded to all program participants by Japan Convention Services, Inc. *Document screening waived for current 3rd-year students for 2028 recruitment. |
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APPLICATION |
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APPLICATION DEADLINE |
July 17, 2026 (Fri) * Applications may close earlier once capacity is reached. |
２． SCHEDULE
【DAY 1】 AUGUST 25, 2026 (Tue)
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10：30 |
Assembly & Roll Call |
Osaka International Convention Center |
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10:45 - 12:30 |
Lecture |
Overview of MICE |
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12:30 - 13:30 |
Lunch Break (on own) | |
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13：30 - 16：30 |
Site Visit |
Osaka International Convention Center
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka
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【DAY 2】 AUGUST 26, 2026 (Wed)
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10：30 |
Assembly & Roll Call |
Kyoto International Coference Center |
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10:30 - 12:00 |
Conference Overview & Session Observation |
Kyoto International Conference Center "The 32nd International Horticultural Conference" |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch Break *Lunch will be provided on this day. |
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13：00 - 16：30 |
Site Visit |
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike
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【DAY 3】 AUGUST 27, 2026 (Thu)
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10：30 |
Assembly & Roll Call |
Osaka Metropolitan University "I-site Namba" |
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10:30 - 12:30 |
Group Work |
Group Work |
| 12:30 - 13:30 |
Lunch Break (on own) |
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13:30 - 15：30 |
Group Work |
Group work |
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15:30 - 17:00 |
Group Work |
Presentation and Evaluation |
【CO-ORGANIZERS】
Japan Convention Services, Inc.
Center for Advanced Education in Entrepreneurship and Innovation,
Faculty of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Global Education
Osaka Metropolitan University
【CONTACT】
Fledge office, Center for Advanced Education in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
E-mail：gr-idec-fledge@omu.ac.jp TEL：072-247-6110
