SDGs for MICE Achievement Archives

Held over 79 days from July 9 to September 25, 2022 at ATC Gallery, the Theo Jansen Exhibition was the first event to utilize the SDGs for MICE Sustainable Event Evaluation System. Already employing the Renewable Energy Certificate system, a first for a major exhibition, the event was a feat in carbon offset initiatives, with nearly 60% of carbon emissions produced during the event period being offset.

On November 21, 2022, the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau hosted an educational seminar for the members of the Osaka MICE Business Alliance at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, focused on the topics of sustainability as well as using unique locations as meeting venues. By both implementing sustainable measures and making the system a main topic, this event was a clear demonstration the SDGs for MICE Sustainable Event Evaluation System in action.

From December 7- 8, 2022, exhibition venues, convention bureaus, hotels, digital transformation (DX) experts, and other MICE industry professionals from across Japan gathered at the MICE Expo in Kansai 2022. Sustainability was a key theme at the event, with everyone in attendance showcasing their initiatives to promote sustainable event management.

A family-friendly event, the 26th Osaka Auto Messe was held at INTEX Osaka from February 10- 12, 2023. With more than 25 years of history, the event annually attracts over 200,000 visitors, making it the largest event of its kind in western Japan. With such a large attendance, 2023’s event was a valuable chance to showcase sustainable event management.