Organised by IJBC
India-Japan Business Conference 2026
Scaling Indo–Japan SME Partnerships: Trade, Technology, and Eastern Corridors
In association with the Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata
10th July 2026 | 9 am to 6 pm | The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kolkata
The 5th India–Japan Business Conference reflects a shared commitment to expanding SME opportunities. Less dialogue. More execution.
Limited seats. Early registration is recommended.
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A full day of focused Indo–Japan business engagement across trade, SME partnerships, and regional opportunities. View Program Overview
About the India-Japan Business Conference
The India–Japan Business Conference is a focused platform organised by the Indo–Japan Business Council (IJBC) to strengthen practical collaboration between India and Japan.
Unlike a general networking event, the conference is designed to bring together SMEs, corporates, institutions, and policy stakeholders to explore real opportunities in trade, technology, market access, and long-term partnership building.
The 2026 edition, being hosted in Kolkata for the first time, the conference places special emphasis on Eastern and North-East India as emerging regions in the Indo–Japan business landscape.
Speakers from Previous Editions
Hon. Mr. Takahashi Muneo
Consul General of Japan in Chennai
Ms. Geetanjali Kirloskar
Chairperson, Kirloskar Systems Pvt Ltd
Mr. Siddharth Deshmukh
President, IJBC. Founder & CEO, Shimbi Labs
Mr. Abhishek Choudhury
VP, Strategy, IJBC. Director, Nanobiz LLC
Mr. Takuro Takeuchi
Chief Representative, JICA India Office
Mr. Sudhir Jaiswal
VP, Corporate Relations, IJBC. President & CEO, Enterprise System Solutions Pvt Ltd
Mr. Rajeev Gupta
Chairperson, NERC, IJBC. Founder, Jaceex - Japan Centre of Excellence & Youth4Japan
Mr. Krishnan Narayanan
CEO, Nihon Edutech Pvt Ltd
Dr. Jayant Kumar
CEO & Managing Director
Dr. Charuta Kulkarni
Principal Scientist
School of Sustainability IIT Madras
Dr. Anbu Rathinavel
Co-Founder and Head, School of Design Thinking
Suguri Mikami
Founder, CEO, Storytelling Consulting LLP
Mr. Tomio Isogai
Former MD Sharp India Ltd.
Advisor, Indo-Japan Business Council
Prof. Anjula Gurtoo
Department of Management Studies. Chairperson,
Centre for Society and Policy, Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Mr. Harshad Rathod
Advocate,High Court (India), HNR LEGAL
Hon. Secretary, Indo-Japan Business Council
Mr. Shotaro Tada
Visiting Faculty, IIT Madras
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Our 2026 Event Partners
A growing network of institutional and ecosystem partners supporting the India–Japan Business Conference 2026.
Event Host
Indo-Japan Business Council
www.ijbc.org
Chamber Partner
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry
IT Partner
Shimbi Labs
www.shimbilabs.com
Trade Partner
Ichiban Enterprises
www.ichiban.group
Research & Stats Partner
Nano Biz
www.nano-biz.com
Language Partner
Japan Centre of Excellence
Creating Japanese Standard Workforce
Supply Chain Partner
Enterprise System Solutions
www.esspl.com
Artham Law Chambers
Legal Advisory Partner
www.arthamlaw.com
Knowledge Partner
Intueri Consulting LLP
www.intueriglobal.com
Previous Sponsors & Partners
Be part of a focused Indo–Japan business platform designed for real outcomes.
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Our 2025 Media and Marketing Partners
Outreach Partner
Japan Calling
www.japancalling.in
Digital Marketing Partner
VM3 Tech Solutions LLP
vm3techsolution.com
Online Media Partner
Asian Community News
asiancommunitynews.com
About IJBC
Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC), established in 2011, is the apex bi-lateral Chamber synergizing India-Japan engagement in business, trade, commerce, education, and culture. IJBC is continually working to enhance India-Japan Business and Economic Engagement. Today IJBC has a PAN India presence.
(Website: www.ijbc.org)
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