The "International Space Industry Exhibition (ISIEX)" - organized by The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Ltd. exclusively for the space business - is one of the most focused industrial exhibitions in Japan bringing together businesses specializing in space development products, lunar surface development, rocket development, satellite utilization, newspace startups, new-to-space MNCs and other ground-related services.
Coordinated by the Space.Japan Helpdesk, the hybrid mission represented 10 selected EU SMEs: 3IPK, GReD, Sidereus Space Dynamics, CShark, Iguassu Software Systems, Nanoprom Chemicals srl, Dartsat, Stratosyst, Arcsec, and Cailabs. These companies had access to B2B matchmaking at the trade fair and opportunities to create new connections and strengthen existing ones thanks to the representation offered by the EU-Japan Centre. 3 SMEs (Sidereus, GReD, and 3IPK) were present in Tokyo and were able to have numerous in-person meetings during the 3-day event.
Alongside the exhibition, held on 20-22 February 2024, at Tokyo Big Sight West Hall, featured several presentations, including one by JAXA's director, Mr. Kazuyoshi Kawasaki, as the keynote speaker. Luca Escoffier, Project Manager of the Space.Japan Helpdesk, delivered a seminar entitled "Space Connection between EU and Japan: A Stellar Opportunity" offering an overview of the Centre’s assistance in favour of the 10 participating companies and space companies in general. Total attendance over the three days, encompassing concurrent exhibitions, reached 20,436 visitors. The Space.Japan booth drew considerable traffic and connected with over 250 visitors, enabling EU companies to showcase their expertise and projects to the Japanese market, aiming to forge technological and industrial partnerships. Overall, ISIEX 2024 proved successful for the Space.Japan Helpdesk and the EU companies represented, reflecting the Japanese private space sector's interest in collaborating with overseas entities. With a significant turnout and booth engagement, this trade fair served as a unique platform for fostering new collaborations and synergies in the EU space industry.
Published: March 2024