We are excited to announce a game industry trade event to Tokyo and BitSummit Kyoto 2024! Our aim is to showcase the present and future of Dutch games and games service providers to Japan and the rest of the world, and to highlight the economic, cultural and societal value of games. In addition, the goal is to establish international business connections between the Japanese and Dutch games industry. The event involves a two-day programme prior to BitSummit Kyoto with company visits, business meetups, a taste of Japanese (game) culture, and a joint Netherlands Pavilion at BitSummit Kyoto.
BitSummit Kyoto is the place to showcase yourself as an (independent) entrepreneur in the games sector. From 200 visitors in 2013 to as many as 23,700 visitors in 2023, BitSummit Kyoto is a fast-growing trade fair, with an array of (indie) game developers, publishers, and game service providers. Corporations like Nintendo, Bandai Namco and Playstation, publishers such as Shueisha Games and Phoenixx are represented there as well. In a relatively informal setting, Japanese stakeholders, games scouts and the network of service providers are easily accessible. For entrepreneurs within the games sector, it is a great opportunity to be seen by the gaming industry leaders in Japan.
The program of our trade event is planned as follows:
- We advise you to arrive in Tokyo on July 16th. However, arrival in the morning of the 17th is also possible if you can handle a lack of sleep!
- July 17 in Tokyo: Possibility to visit local partners, afternoon B2B Network Event at the Embassy Residence with local publishers and partners
- In the evening of the 17th OR the morning of the 18th we take the Shinkansen (train) to Kyoto
- July 18: B2B Company Visits Kyoto (Nintendo/CyGames) & Dutch Network Event at Anteroom Gallery (tbc)
- July 19 – 21: Netherlands Pavilion at BitSummit Kyoto 2024
The participation fee to participate in this event is 500 euros. Included in the participation is:
- Kick-off session including information on Japanese business culture (planned mid June)
- Pitch opportunities in both Tokyo and Kyoto (planned in the week of June 24th)
- The program as described above, including company visits, networking events
- Access to the MeetToMatch networking platform
- Equipment to showcase your game
- Professional branding and alignment of the Dutch booth at BitSummit
- Bilingual staff to assist in communication
- Travel costs by Shinkansen between Tokyo and Kyoto
- Introduction to professional translation services (service itself needs to be paid separately)
Excluded are: Costs of traveling to Japan and accommodation in Japan.
As a frame of reference, here’s an overview of current booking prices (hotels often with free cancellation, book early!):
KLM Return flight to Tokyo: 1500-1750EUR
Hotel Tokyo: 100EUR per night
Hotel Kyoto: 75EUR per night
You can register here.
EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS MAY 17TH.
For inquiries, please contact:
Carolien van Tilburg (Netherlands Embassy to Japan) carolien-van.tilburg@minbuza.nl
Martine Spaans (DGA) – martine@dutchgamesassociation.nl
The game industry trade event is made possible with support by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and is organized by the Netherlands Embassy in Japan in collaboration with DGA.