At the conference, 30 small and medium enterprises from around Japan with outstanding credentials and accelerated overseas operations will gather to have business meetings with companies overseas.
These companies will promote unique approaches developed in Japan by showcasing their core technologies and products, including nanomaterials, nanomeasurement techniques/devices, and nanoengineering methods/equipment.

Conference translators for English, German and Chinese will be available to provide assistance.
Attendees can also utilize revolutionary business matching appointment system, which connects visitors and exhibitors to support smooth business meetings.

Dates：	1.30 [WED] - 2.1 [FRI], 2013. 10:00 – 17:00
Location：	Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 5-6
	Exhibition & Conference nano tech 2013 nano tech 2013 SME Support Zone
Organizer：	The Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SME Support, JAPAN)

Q: What kind of exhibition is “nano tech 2013”?

A　“nano tech 2013” is the world’s largest exhibition covering the core technology known as nanotechnology, an essential component of state-of-the-art manufacturing.
This highly-international event features exhibits from numerous enterprises and organizations hailing from both Japan and overseas nations represented by the likes of Europe, the United States and other Asian countries.

Q　How much is the admission fee for the exhibition?

A　3,000 Japanese Yen (including tax). Please note that admission is free of charge for attendees who register in advance using the exhibition’s official website at: http://www.nanotechexpo.jp/en/index.html

Q　What is the “SME Support Zone”?

A　 The “SME Support Zone” is an exhibit pavilion planned and operated by the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN, or SME Support, JAPAN for short.
Consisting of exhibits by 30 SME vendors selected from across Japan, this pavilion is intended to cultivate sales channels for superior technology and products.

Q　 The “SME Support Zone” appears to have a presentation corner for use by exhibitors. Is a reservation required in order to attend those presentations?

A　 No reservations are necessary. Simply show up at the sessions that you are interested in.

Q　I have an interest in certain exhibitors who will be present in the “SME Support Zone.” I’d like to speak to them directly during the exhibition period. How can I do so?

A　Simply showing up at those exhibitors’ sessions is sufficient. However, attendees may reserve a meeting with those exhibitors in advance. Two methods for reserving meetings are available:

1）Contact the “SME Support Zone” Secretariat at the following email address to have your reservation taken: nanotech2013@smrj.go.jp
2）Make a reservation using the “ICS Business Matching System” operated by the exhibition organizer. See the exhibition’s official website for details: http://www.nanotechexpo.jp/en/index.html

Q　I can’t speak Japanese. Will there be support available in English and/or other languages?

A　English, German and Chinese interpreters will be on hand at the “SME Support Zone”. Please feel free to take advantage of their services.