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Japan. Land of the Rising Sun. With a population of around 130 million people, the country boasts a literacy rate at near 100%. Trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, cell phones are used as credit cards (osaifu-keitai), and many restaurants have robots serving their patrons.

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The national unemployment rate falls below four percent. Children in Japan are encouraged to transfer the skills they acquire to their peers, which helps them to remember 90% of the curriculum. In addition, after each class children thank their teachers for the knowledge
\nthey were passed on. This just might be the reason why as many as 15 Nobel Prizes found their home in Japan.

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In Japan, competence is highly regarded, and mutual respect and esteem are part of the culture. All this helped to Japan taking the lead in many fields, including the MICE industry. In light of this, we had the pleasure to discuss this year\u2019s ICCA results, state-of-the-art technology in event planning, and plans for the future with Margaret Mann, Manager at the Japan Convention Bureau in London.

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\"Margaret
Margaret Mann, Convention Manager, Japan Convention Bureau
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This year\u2019s ICCA statistic report shows that Japan and Tokyo are very high ranked. Could You please comment those results?

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Japan is a well-respected globally as a leader in a diverse range of industries and academic fields. Its reputation as a knowledge hub makes it an attractive destination for associations from all fields seeking to expose their membership to new ideas and inspiration from Japan\u2019s pool of knowledge and talent. If you look at the ICCA rankings, you\u2019ll also notice that while Tokyo ranks highest in the ICCA rankings, Japan has three cities in the top 100 and nine cities in the top 200 globally. This illustrates the strength of Japan\u2019s regional cities and showcases the diverse options that Japan can offer associations.

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What do you consider as a four main advantages of Japan as a destination for achieving such a result?

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1. Knowledge: Japan\u2019s academic and industry reputation is a huge advantage for associations. Japan is home to high concentrations of academic and research institutions with
\nadvanced R&D capabilities that can support events with respected speakers, inspirational
\ntours of local industry, and high level knowledge exchange.
\n2. Culture: Japan\u2019s unique culture contributes to its attractiveness as a destination for association meetings. Experiences a different culture is still a key reason why people travel to attend conferences. Attending a conference in Japan is a rare opportunity to experience things that cannot be found anywhere else in the world; from unique performances at gala
\ndinners to interactive sessions during coffee breaks, Japanese culture can be incorporated
\nthroughout a meeting program to attract higher delegate levels.
\n3. Infrastructure: Japan has 12 global MICE cities which have been recognized by the government as having the infrastructure and connectivity to host international meetings and events. Meeting planners have a diverse portfolio of purpose-built convention centers and high quality hotels to choose from. With five international hubs and many other regional international airports, access from around the world is convenient by long-haul standards, and the high-speed shinkansen (bullet train) system connects all major cities making domestic travel easy.
\n4. Experience & Expertise: Japan was one of the first Asian countries to establish a convention bureau. The Japan National Tourism Organization works in coordination with the local experts of our municipal convention bureaus to help support meeting planners to maximize the value Japan as a destination can add to their events. Each of our twelve global MICE cities have a professional convention bureau who work closely with our highly experienced DMCs and PCOs.

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\"Kiyomizudera
Kiyomizudera Temple Autumn in Kyoto, credit JNTO
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In your opinion, what is the next big technology trend in event industry?

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I don\u2019t think technology will ever replace face-to-face meetings, but I think the most successful technology will enhance engagement before, during and after meetings. This might be through wearable technology, like the human body communication devises launched
\nby Panasonic at least year\u2019s CEATEC, or perhaps through AI or interactive apps. Japanese tech companies are always coming up with creative solutions that the industry needs can develop into practical applications.

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Since Japan is the country known for its Hi-Tech approach, can you share with us what are the most common use of modern technologies at events in Japan?

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In addition to the software that is developed to encourage the smooth organization of events, many Japanese venues are using modern technology to encourage sustainable meetings. For example, venues like the PACIFICO Yokohama have pioneered technology partnerships with local universities to improve sustainability. Japan also develops many of the top technology trade fairs and conferences in the world, which helps encourage the adoption of new technology.

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\"Makuhari
Makuhari Messe, credit JNTO
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Could You tell us about the future plans?

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Japan welcomed a record 24 million visitors in 2016 and we aim to increase that to 40 million by 2020, the year Tokyo will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The meetings industry plays a key role in this goal. Cities throughout the country are continuing to invest in the meeting industry, with new venues, transportation infrastructure and applicable technology. Further increasing the wealth of options for meeting planners throughout Japan, new convention centers and venues are currently in the works for Yokohama, Nara, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and subtropical Okinawa.

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After successfully working with the government to implement fast-track immigration lanes for conference delegates, improve tax exemption programs for visitors and relax visa requirements, the Japan National Tourism Organization is also working closely with our cities to open up important cultural properties for use as unique venues to showcase Japan for meeting delegates.

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The post Knowledge \u2013 Japan\u2019s Forte appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Japan. Land of the Rising Sun. With a population of around 130 million people, the country boasts a literacy rate at near 100%. Trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, cell phones are used as credit cards (osaifu-keitai), and many restaurants have robots serving their patrons.\nThe national unemployment rate falls below four percent. Children in Japan are encouraged to transfer the skills they acquire to their peers, which helps them to remember 90% of the curriculum. In addition, after each class children thank their teachers for the knowledge\nthey were passed on. This just might be the reason why as many as 15 Nobel Prizes found their home in Japan.\nIn Japan, competence is highly regarded, and mutual respect and esteem are part of the culture. All this helped to Japan taking the lead in many fields, including the MICE industry. In light of this, we had the pleasure to discuss this year\u2019s ICCA results, state-of-the-art technology in event planning, and plans for the future with Margaret Mann, Manager at the Japan Convention Bureau in London.\nMargaret Mann, Convention Manager, Japan Convention Bureau\nThis year\u2019s ICCA statistic report shows that Japan and Tokyo are very high ranked. Could You please comment those results?\nJapan is a well-respected globally as a leader in a diverse range of industries and academic fields. Its reputation as a knowledge hub makes it an attractive destination for associations from all fields seeking to expose their membership to new ideas and inspiration from Japan\u2019s pool of knowledge and talent. If you look at the ICCA rankings, you\u2019ll also notice that while Tokyo ranks highest in the ICCA rankings, Japan has three cities in the top 100 and nine cities in the top 200 globally. This illustrates the strength of Japan\u2019s regional cities and showcases the diverse options that Japan can offer associations.\nWhat do you consider as a four main advantages of Japan as a destination for achieving such a result?\n\n1. Knowledge: Japan\u2019s academic and industry reputation is a huge advantage for associations. Japan is home to high concentrations of academic and research institutions with\nadvanced R&D capabilities that can support events with respected speakers, inspirational\ntours of local industry, and high level knowledge exchange.\n2. Culture: Japan\u2019s unique culture contributes to its attractiveness as a destination for association meetings. Experiences a different culture is still a key reason why people travel to attend conferences. Attending a conference in Japan is a rare opportunity to experience things that cannot be found anywhere else in the world; from unique performances at gala\ndinners to interactive sessions during coffee breaks, Japanese culture can be incorporated\nthroughout a meeting program to attract higher delegate levels.\n3. Infrastructure: Japan has 12 global MICE cities which have been recognized by the government as having the infrastructure and connectivity to host international meetings and events. Meeting planners have a diverse portfolio of purpose-built convention centers and high quality hotels to choose from. With five international hubs and many other regional international airports, access from around the world is convenient by long-haul standards, and the high-speed shinkansen (bullet train) system connects all major cities making domestic travel easy.\n4. Experience & Expertise: Japan was one of the first Asian countries to establish a convention bureau. The Japan National Tourism Organization works in coordination with the local experts of our municipal convention bureaus to help support meeting planners to maximize the value Japan as a destination can add to their events. Each of our twelve global MICE cities have a professional convention bureau who work closely with our highly experienced DMCs and PCOs.\n\nKiyomizudera Temple Autumn in Kyoto, credit JNTO\nIn your opinion, what is the next big technology trend in event industry?\nI don\u2019t think technology will ever replace face-to-face meetings, but I think the most successful technology will enhance engagement before, during and after meetings. This might be through wearable technology, like the human body communication devises launched\nby Panasonic at least year\u2019s CEATEC, or perhaps through AI or interactive apps. Japanese tech companies are always coming up with creative solutions that the industry needs can develop into practical applications.\nSince Japan is the country known for its Hi-Tech approach, can you share with us what are the most common use of modern technologies at events in Japan?\nIn addition to the software that is developed to encourage the smooth organization of events, many Japanese venues are using modern technology to encourage sustainable meetings. For example, venues like the PACIFICO Yokohama have pioneered technology partnerships with local universities to improve sustainability. Japan also develops many of the top technology trade fairs and conferences in the world, which helps encourage the adoption of new technology.\nMakuhari Messe, credit JNTO\nCould You tell us about the future plans?\nJapan welcomed a record 24 million visitors in 2016 and we aim to increase that to 40 million by 2020, the year Tokyo will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The meetings industry plays a key role in this goal. Cities throughout the country are continuing to invest in the meeting industry, with new venues, transportation infrastructure and applicable technology. Further increasing the wealth of options for meeting planners throughout Japan, new convention centers and venues are currently in the works for Yokohama, Nara, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and subtropical Okinawa.\nAfter successfully working with the government to implement fast-track immigration lanes for conference delegates, improve tax exemption programs for visitors and relax visa requirements, the Japan National Tourism Organization is also working closely with our cities to open up important cultural properties for use as unique venues to showcase Japan for meeting delegates.\nThe post Knowledge \u2013 Japan\u2019s Forte appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-12-04T12:19:46+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-04T12:19:46+01:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Sensoji-Temple-in-Tokyo-credit-JNTO.jpg", "tags": [ "congress organisation", "convention bureau", "culture", "icca statistic", "infrastructure", "japan", "knowledge", "new technologies", "tokyo", "Interviews" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/events-in-the-future-with-the-help-of-new-technologies/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/events-in-the-future-with-the-help-of-new-technologies/", "title": "Events in the future with the help of new technologies", "content_html": "

Every day technology develops and progresses, and new trends are created. Event\u00a0managers should be familiar with the latest technology, in order to organize events\u00a0that are trendy and managed to meet and exceed the growing expectations of the\u00a0participants. Here are some key technologies and trends for the future of events as\u00a0the company envisions it, by the Ms. Cassandra Michael, Sales and Marketing Manager\u00a0at Azavista.

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1. Augmented Reality\u00a0Supplier Sourcing

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Various augmented reality headsets\u00a0like Oculus Rift are being launched.\u00a0The current focus is on gaming,\u00a0but Azavista predicts that in\u00a0the near future hotels will allow\u00a0planners to view meeting and event\u00a0facilities virtually, just from the\u00a0comfort of their desk or home.

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2. Setting up your venue\u00a0interactively

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Azavista presented Leap Motion,\u00a0a device that allows you to control\u00a0a computer in three dimensions
\nwith your natural hand and finger\u00a0movements.
\nAzavista predicts that this technology\u00a0will be used side by side with\u00a0AR head-sets and allow planners\u00a0to create their meeting or event\u00a0set-up in an interactive and virtual\u00a0way.

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3. The end of translation booths

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Microsoft\u2019s Skype Translator automatically\u00a0translates your voice\u00a0and video calls with real-time translation.\u00a0It\u2019s still in beta version and\u00a0there is vast room for improvement,\u00a0especially regarding the contextualization\u00a0of conversations.

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Nevertheless,\u00a0according to Azavista, in\u00a0the near future we might see this\u00a0technology replacing translation\u00a0booths. Delegates will be able to\u00a0follow any presentation in any language\u00a0just from their smartphones.

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\"Self-driving
Self-driving Technology
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4. Your future contingency\u00a0plan for rain

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A new kick starter campaign presented\u00a0the Air Umbrella – a literally\u00a0invisible umbrella which takes advantage\u00a0of airflow and creates shelter\u00a0from the rain. Azavista estimates\u00a0that we might see this technology\u00a0expanding and possibly being using\u00a0for big outdoor events.

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5. Your personal event chauffeur

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Google, Audi, Mercedes, GM and\u00a0more are all working on Self-driving\u00a0Technology.\u00a0By 2020 these\u00a0vehicles will probably be on the\u00a0road. Azavista predicts that self driving\u00a0cars will be notified automatically\u00a0when a delegate lands\u00a0and be at the pick-up point right\u00a0on time.

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6. Post Event questionnaires\u00a0with… robots

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Social robotics will also find its place\u00a0in the meeting industry. According\u00a0to Azavista, post event questionnaires\u00a0and evaluations might\u00a0be substituted by robots that will\u00a0collect participant feedback on\u00a0the spot. Blabdroids are a good\u00a0example of this trend.
\nAccording to a study endorsed by\u00a0the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,\u00a0people are more likely\u00a0to engage emotionally with artificial\u00a0intelligence than others. The\u00a0robots are intended to be comforting\u00a0and non-judgmental.

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\"Wristify\"
Wristify
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7. A Wearable Thermostat

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Wristify is a bracelet that controls\u00a0your body temperature using thermo-\u00a0electric material and sensors.\u00a0As a future scenario, Azavista can\u00a0see these bracelets being handed\u00a0out to event attendees, thus ensuring\u00a0everyone is 100% comfortable\u00a0and the temperature is according\u00a0to their own personal preferences.

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About Azavista

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Azavista is headquartered in Amsterdam,\u00a0The Netherlands.\u00a0The company has created an integrated\u00a0online event management platform\u00a0especially for the corporate\u00a0planner. Through a wide set of modules\u00a0and functionality, users can handle\u00a0everything from event registrations,\u00a0email marketing, participant\u00a0management, budgeting, supplier\u00a0procurement and more.
\n At Azavista, they have taken into account\u00a0the pain points of the modern\u00a0event manager and created a tool\u00a0that provides planners with all the\u00a0essentials to more efficiently handle\u00a0their meetings and events.

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The post Events in the future with the help of new technologies appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Every day technology develops and progresses, and new trends are created. Event\u00a0managers should be familiar with the latest technology, in order to organize events\u00a0that are trendy and managed to meet and exceed the growing expectations of the\u00a0participants. Here are some key technologies and trends for the future of events as\u00a0the company envisions it, by the Ms. Cassandra Michael, Sales and Marketing Manager\u00a0at Azavista.\n1. Augmented Reality\u00a0Supplier Sourcing\nVarious augmented reality headsets\u00a0like Oculus Rift are being launched.\u00a0The current focus is on gaming,\u00a0but Azavista predicts that in\u00a0the near future hotels will allow\u00a0planners to view meeting and event\u00a0facilities virtually, just from the\u00a0comfort of their desk or home.\n2. Setting up your venue\u00a0interactively\nAzavista presented Leap Motion,\u00a0a device that allows you to control\u00a0a computer in three dimensions\nwith your natural hand and finger\u00a0movements.\nAzavista predicts that this technology\u00a0will be used side by side with\u00a0AR head-sets and allow planners\u00a0to create their meeting or event\u00a0set-up in an interactive and virtual\u00a0way.\n3. The end of translation booths\nMicrosoft\u2019s Skype Translator automatically\u00a0translates your voice\u00a0and video calls with real-time translation.\u00a0It\u2019s still in beta version and\u00a0there is vast room for improvement,\u00a0especially regarding the contextualization\u00a0of conversations.\nNevertheless,\u00a0according to Azavista, in\u00a0the near future we might see this\u00a0technology replacing translation\u00a0booths. Delegates will be able to\u00a0follow any presentation in any language\u00a0just from their smartphones.\nSelf-driving Technology\n4. Your future contingency\u00a0plan for rain\nA new kick starter campaign presented\u00a0the Air Umbrella – a literally\u00a0invisible umbrella which takes advantage\u00a0of airflow and creates shelter\u00a0from the rain. Azavista estimates\u00a0that we might see this technology\u00a0expanding and possibly being using\u00a0for big outdoor events.\n5. Your personal event chauffeur\nGoogle, Audi, Mercedes, GM and\u00a0more are all working on Self-driving\u00a0Technology.\u00a0By 2020 these\u00a0vehicles will probably be on the\u00a0road. Azavista predicts that self driving\u00a0cars will be notified automatically\u00a0when a delegate lands\u00a0and be at the pick-up point right\u00a0on time.\n6. Post Event questionnaires\u00a0with… robots\nSocial robotics will also find its place\u00a0in the meeting industry. According\u00a0to Azavista, post event questionnaires\u00a0and evaluations might\u00a0be substituted by robots that will\u00a0collect participant feedback on\u00a0the spot. Blabdroids are a good\u00a0example of this trend.\nAccording to a study endorsed by\u00a0the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,\u00a0people are more likely\u00a0to engage emotionally with artificial\u00a0intelligence than others. The\u00a0robots are intended to be comforting\u00a0and non-judgmental.\nWristify\n7. A Wearable Thermostat\nWristify is a bracelet that controls\u00a0your body temperature using thermo-\u00a0electric material and sensors.\u00a0As a future scenario, Azavista can\u00a0see these bracelets being handed\u00a0out to event attendees, thus ensuring\u00a0everyone is 100% comfortable\u00a0and the temperature is according\u00a0to their own personal preferences.\nAbout Azavista\nAzavista is headquartered in Amsterdam,\u00a0The Netherlands.\u00a0The company has created an integrated\u00a0online event management platform\u00a0especially for the corporate\u00a0planner. Through a wide set of modules\u00a0and functionality, users can handle\u00a0everything from event registrations,\u00a0email marketing, participant\u00a0management, budgeting, supplier\u00a0procurement and more.\n At Azavista, they have taken into account\u00a0the pain points of the modern\u00a0event manager and created a tool\u00a0that provides planners with all the\u00a0essentials to more efficiently handle\u00a0their meetings and events.\nThe post Events in the future with the help of new technologies appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-07-21T15:15:20+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-18T13:33:44+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/LeapMotion.jpg", "tags": [ "Air Umbrella", "azavista", "event organizers", "new technologies", "Wristify", "Hot topics", "Trends" ] } ] }