Events
The Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) annually hosts three flagship events—Konnichiwa Pune, the India-Japan Education Conference, and the India-Japan Business Conference. These events foster sustained collaboration across culture, education, and industry, serving as key platforms for dialogue, exchange, and strategic Indo-Japan partnerships.
India–Japan Business Conference
The India–Japan Business Conference is IJBC’s flagship annual summit connecting industry leaders, policymakers, and academics to explore evolving opportunities between India and Japan. Held in a new Indian city each year, the conference focuses on key sectors like manufacturing, technology, sustainability, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. With high-level panels, curated networking, and practical insights, it offers a space for meaningful dialogue and long-term collaboration. More than a business event, it fosters cultural understanding, trust, and shared ambition. If you are engaged in trade, innovation, policy, or investment between the two countries, this conference is an essential platform to connect, learn, and lead in the future of Indo–Japan industrial relations.
Konnichiwa Pune
Konnichiwa Pune is IJBC’s signature festival, celebrating Japanese culture in India through an immersive, two-day experience. Visitors enjoy food, art, music, calligraphy, anime, cosplay, martial arts, and interactive workshops. Konnichiwa Pune builds friendship and understanding through shared joy and discovery. It attracts families, students, artists, educators, and Japan enthusiasts, offering authentic exposure to both tradition and modernity. Organised in the heart of Pune, the festival creates a cultural bridge between India and Japan—encouraging curiosity, creativity, and people-to-people connection. Konnichiwa Pune is a vibrant celebration of harmony and cross-cultural respect.
Experience Japan in India!
India–Japan Education Conclave
The India–Japan Education Conclave is IJBC’s annual academic event dedicated to advancing educational collaboration between India and Japan. Hosted during Japan Month with support from the Embassy of Japan, it brings together universities, researchers, students, and government agencies to explore study opportunities, institutional partnerships, and skill development. Each edition focuses on emerging needs—in 2024, it highlights students from India’s North East. The conclave offers information on scholarships, exchange programmes, and Japan-ready careers through expert sessions and academic matchmaking. It is more than a forum—it’s a launchpad for shared learning, long-term research ties, and global exposure.
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Business Webinars
Curated sessions on market entry, trade, and strategy featuring Indo–Japan experts, business leaders, and policymakers.
Round Tables
Focused, invite-only dialogues bringing together sector leaders to discuss trends, challenges, and actionable Indo–Japan solutions.
Education Webinars
Interactive sessions connecting students and educators with academic leaders, scholarship bodies, and Japanese universities.
Fireside Chat
Candid conversations with everyday voices building bridges of understanding between India and Japan through lived experience.