Report on the 10th General Assembly of JCMA (for FY2024)
JCMA 10th Anniversary: Challenge for the Future

On June 9, 2025, the Japan Convention Management Association (JCMA) held its 10th General Assembly for Fiscal Year 2024 at the Osaka International Convention Center.
While JCMA’s General Assemblies have traditionally been held in Tokyo, thanks to the support of our members and many stakeholders, and in celebration of JCMA’s 10th anniversary on April 1 this year—coinciding with the period of the Osaka-Kansai Expo—we held the assembly in Osaka for the first time outside the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Including the networking reception held after the assembly, over 300 participants attended, making the event a great success.

Part I: General Assembly
The first part of the event was the official General Assembly.
Under the direction of Representative Director Hirotake Chikanami, the assembly was successfully completed, including the FY2024 business and financial reports, amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, election of directors, and the FY2025 business and financial plans.

 

Due to the expiration of terms, the board members and auditors were re-elected at this assembly, and former Deputy Representative Director Noriko Takeuchi was appointed as the new Representative Director of JCMA.

 

Part II: Special Lecture
In the second part of the event, we were honored to welcome Mr. Hirofumi Yoshimura, Governor of Osaka Prefecture, who delivered a special lecture under the theme:
“Connecting the Success of Expo to Osaka’s Growth and Future.”
Osaka Governor Yoshimura spoke passionately about the appeal of the Expo, Osaka’s MICE strategy and its vast potential, as well as future-oriented growth strategies that integrate the Expo legacy and IR development.

 

Part III: Networking Reception
The evening reception began with a greeting from the newly appointed Representative Director, Takeuchi. This was followed by heartfelt remarks from Mr. Funayama, former Advisory Chairman, who played a key role in the founding of the association ten years ago.

We also had the pleasure of welcoming a representative from the Korea MICE Association (KMA), Ms. Seulgi Lee, who offered congratulatory remarks, followed by a toast from by Mr. Yasushi Ishikawa, Counselor in charge of MICE, International Tourism Department, Japan Tourism Agency.
The atmosphere remained vibrant from start to finish, with enthusiastic conversations and idea-sharing among attendees.

 

A Surprise Performance
To everyone’s delight, a surprise live performance by a band led by Deputy Representative Director Chikanami lifted the atmosphere further, showcasing JCMA’s creative spirit. The rare musical session featuring both outgoing and incoming leadership left a memorable impression.

 

At the end of the reception, Chikanami delivered his closing remarks, expressing wishes for the continued success of all members and the growth of Japan’s MICE industry.

 

 

As JCMA celebrates this major milestone, the association remains committed to progressing toward the future in partnership with its members. We sincerely appreciate your continued support and cooperation as we strive to further strengthen the MICE industry in Japan and beyond.

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