▶︎ Overview

Overview

Startup Showcase is a in-person event where you can interact with all Plug and Play Japan partner companies. We will have startup pitch sessions and startup booths at.

● Date and Time：Thursday, July 18th, 2024  9:15am〜5:00pm *Reception: 9:00~ 

 *Please inform the respective Program Manager in case of late arrival.

● Location：CITY HALL & GALLERY 3F  8-4-13 Nishi-gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031 (https://gotanda-hall.jp/access.html)

● Dress code:  business casual

Purpose:

▶︎To have contact with corporate partners outside of your own Vertical

▶︎To deepen corporate partners' understanding of products and services by trying products and watching demos on the spot

▶︎To exchange business cards with companies met at the booth and connect for future meetings

What to prepare

Corporate partners who watch the morning pitch will visit the booths of startups they are interested in during the afternoon. By touching and experiencing the products on the spot, corporate partners' understanding of the products will deepen, and they will be able to have a better idea of how to introduce them. We recommend that startups make the most of this opportunity by referring to the following page and preparing accordingly.

▶︎ Required Documents for VISA in Japan

If you need any proof of your visit to apply for VISA in Japan, please make sure to  fill out our document request form below.
Form：https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVLU2jjhESNuoTwJu5u1WcZEvH6qRwdF6KVXs9_jadOVK_dw/viewform

▶︎ Agenda

9:00-9:15 Check-in

9:15-10:00 Kickoff

10:00-16:00 Startup Showcase

10:00-12:00 Opening＋Startup Lighting Pitch 

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-16:00 Startup Booth

16:00-17:30 After party

※Please note, this program is subject to change at any time.

▶︎ Lightning Pitch（Submit Due：June 28, 2024 at 3pm JST）

▶︎ Demo Booth

Things provided at the venue：

• Table (W1800, D450, H720) & Round table（W900, H740-1400）

• Chairs (The number of chairs per booth will be announced soon)

• AC power supply

*Due to the limited number of power outlets in the booth area, priority will be given to those whose demo product requires power. Please understand this in advance. We will provide more details via an attendance form soon.

*Please make sure to bring your devices (laptop, mobile wifi, etc.) fully charged

• WiFi: Free Wifi is available in each room. *If you require a stable network environment, please bring your own portable WiFi.

• Name plate (displays your company name) 

▶︎ WiFi

Hall

• SSID：TP-Link-01A4 / TP-Link-01A4_5G / TP-Link-01A4_6G

• PW：58737163

Gallery

• SSID：TP-Link-178A / TP-Link-178_5G / TP-Link-178A_6G

• PW：91080417

What to Bring：

• Business cards (as many as possible) *You will need a business card to sign in at reception. 

• Your Product (for SaaS, etc., we recommend that you bring a PC or monitor and conduct a demo.)

• Laptop charger

• Your company's PR materials, such as brochures

• Extension cords (if necessary)

Additional Information for Mailing：

• Address:141-0031 Gotanda JP Building, 3rd Floor 8-4-13 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

• Recipient Name: CITY HALL & GALLERY GOTANDA

• Example of Item Description: Demo Equipment 

• Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024

• Organizer: Plug and Play Japan KK

*Please ensure the package arrives by the morning of the previous day (Wednesday, July 17, 10am-6pm delivery).

*Please send the package prepaid.

*Include your company name in the recipient or remarks section.

▶︎ Booth Layout 

▶︎ (Reference) Previsou Startup Showcase

Please kindly find how the atmosphere of the Startup Showcase from here.