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<Event Concluded>H.C.R.2023 (50th International Welfare Equipment Exhibition) Notice of Exhibition Participation and Exhibitor Presentation 【Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – Friday, September 29, 2023】

<Event Concluded>Notice Regarding
Participation in H.C.R.2023 (50th International
Welfare Equipment Exhibition) and Exhibitor Presentation [Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – Friday, September 29, 2023]

 The AMED Robot Care Equipment Development Promotion Project will be exhibiting at H.C.R.2023 (the 50th International Welfare Equipment Exhibition), held at Tokyo Big Sight for three days from Wednesday, September 27 to Friday, September 29, 2023.
At our exhibition booth, we will introduce the activities of this project and conduct PR to promote the development and adoption of robotic care equipment.
On the final day, Friday, September 29, we will host a presentation titled "Care Technology and Robots Solving On-Site Challenges." This session will cover "Collaborative Efforts Among Stakeholders to Develop Care Technology Addressing On-Site Challenges" and "Introduction and Utilization of Robotic Care Devices in Care Settings."
Additionally, on Thursday, September 28, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will deliver a keynote speech titled "Examples of Welfare Equipment Companies Advancing Overseas." This presentation will introduce national support measures and actual deployment examples useful for domestic equipment developers seeking to expand their business globally.
We look forward

to welcoming all those involved in caregiving and those interested in the development and utilization of robotic care equipment. Admission to the venue is free, but advance registration and obtaining an admission pass via the official exhibition website are required. Please access the official exhibition website's attendee registration page URL below and register in advance.

【Exhibition Overview】

Event NameH.C.R.2023 50th International Welfare Equipment Exhibition
Event DatesSeptember 27 (Wed) – 29 (Fri), 2023, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(Final day: September 29 (Fri) only until 4:00 PM)
Web ExhibitionMonday, August 28, 2023 – Monday, October 30, 2023
https://hcr.or.jp/web2023
(Viewing is free, but visitor registration is required)
VenueTokyo Big Sight, East Exhibition Hall
Exhibitor Booth Name AMED Robot Care Equipment Development Promotion Project
[Booth Number: 5-08-01]
Admission Free of Charge ※Registration is required for attendees via the official website below.
Presentation
Date and Time
September 29, 2023 (Friday)  14:30–15:30 East
Hall 5 (Presentation Venue B)
Ministry of Economy, Trade and
Industry (METI) Keynote Presentation Date & Time
September 28, 2023 (Thursday) 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
East Hall 8
Official Website URL https://hcr.or.jp/
Visitor Registration Page https://hcr.or.jp/registration

【Presentation Overview】

Venue/DateSpeakerTopic
September 29 (Fri) 14
:30–15:30 East

Hall 5 Presentation Venue B
Professor Emeritus, National Institute of Technology, Nagaoka
College; Nagaoka City Industrial Innovation Advisor; Advisor
, "Nagaoka Care Innovation Hub"
Mr. Mutsuo Mutoh
Collaborative Efforts in
Care Technology Development by Stakeholders
Addressing Challenges in Care Settings
Social Welfare Corporation Yuai Jujikai, Corporate Affairs Office, General Affairs Department, Deputy Director, Human Resources Acquisition & Development
Promotion Office, Planning Department, Director, Care Productivity Improvement Promotion Office, Special
Nursing Home Yuaiso, Facility Director,
Mr. Kenta Suzuki
Introduction and Utilization of Robotic Care Devices in Care Settings

【50th Anniversary Premium Seminar】

Venue/DateSpeakerTopic
September 28 (Thu) 3:
30 PM – 4:30 PM East
Hall 8
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Commerce and Services Group Healthcare Industry
Division, Medical and Welfare Equipment Industry Office
Deputy Director, Mie Minamisuwa
Part 1: Keynote Speech "Case Studies of Welfare
Equipment Companies Advancing Overseas Expansion"

※Premium seminars require not only attendee registration but also applying for and bringing your participation pass from the H.C.R. Web Exhibition.

※The venue implements measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and strives to ensure the safety of all attendees and staff.
※We are unable to store personal belongings at exhibition booths. Please use coin lockers in the vicinity of the venue.
※If arriving by car, please use the paid parking lot or nearby coin-operated parking facilities. However, spaces are limited. Additionally, heavy traffic is expected around the venue during the event period. We kindly request your cooperation in avoiding car travel and using public transportation instead.


【Exhibition Inquiries】
National Research and Development Agency Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)
Advanced Research and Development for Medical Devices and Strengthening Development Systems Project (Robotic Care Device Development Promotion Project)
Environment Preparation and Ecosystem Construction Project for Promoting Robotic Care Devices
Seminar Organizing Office (PwC Consulting LLC)
E-mail: jp_robot-care@pwc.com (Replace "AT" with @)