Improve!
for the future Horticulture

2018.7.11 ～13
Wed.

Fri.

Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall
www.gpec.jp

Organizer :Japan Greenhouse Horticulture Association

Sponsors : Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries / Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry / Central Union of Agricultural Co-operatives / National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations / The Norinchukin
Bank / National Chamber of Agriculture /National Agricultural Insurance Association / Japan Finance Corporation
Co-Organizer : ATEX Co., Ltd.
Cooperators : Embassies of the Netherlands, Korea, Israel and more embassies or associations related to agriculture.

GPEC is...

... the trade show specialized in greenhouse and horticulture and plant factory technologies.
... business opportunity comes ONCE every 2 years!
Show Outline

This is to invite you to exhibit at GPEC
We are happy to announce you the start of application for GPEC2018 which is the only trade show in Japan specialized in "greenhouse" and"plant factory" technologies.
GPEC will give you 3 merits below:

1. GPEC will be your perfect opportunities to meet Japanese agricultural producers and organization gathering

throughout the country. You can hear the needs and impression on your products from Japanese users.
2. GPEC will be useful to find reliable Business Partners. The manufacturers, distributors, and retailers visit GPEC to look forsomething new. You can find your sales agents or tie-up partners in Japan.
3. GPEC will give you the latest information of the Japanese government and trend of the industry. The exhibition isorganized by the Japan Greenhouse Horticulture Association, an organization administered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry andFisheries. Therefore, a tie-up with organizations related to greenhouse horticulture and plant factories in Japan will be realized throughthis show.
The Japanese Agriculture market will increase more and more because it is supported by the Japanese Government.
We are hoping that as many exhibitors as possible will join us at GPEC, access to big potential Asian Markets as well as Japanese market. It is
our aim that this occasion will be an ideal place for exchange between exhibitors and visitors.
We sincerely ask you to exhibit your products and technologies at GPEC.

Exhibits Category
Main units for facilities
Greenhouse &sunlight type
plant factories

Incidental facilities, equipment
Artificiallightingtype

For greenhousehorticulture

For plant factories(sunlight type &complete artificial lighting type)Show period:
Venue:
Organizer:
Co-Organizer:
Exhibition scale:
Admission Fee:

Schedule

July 11 Wed. to 13 Fri., 2018 10:00-17:00
Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 1&2 (17,020m²)
Japan Greenhouse Horticulture Association
ATEX Co., Ltd.
250 companies
Japanese Yen 1,000

ICT foragriculture

Environmental controller /Various sensors /Measuring systems

Fertilizers / Agricultural
Chemical Materials / Natural
Enemy Insect Materials / IPM

SPECIAL FEATURE
Distribution,
processing and selling

Leasing / Financing /Support of producers

Against formeteorological disasterand heat stroke

Security

Government /organizations /Embassies* Consumption tax included, Bearers of the invitation ticket and advanced
registration are not charged.

Number of visitors: 42,000 professionals *expected

Media

Agricultural Producers / Entry applicant(Corporations, Individuals)

Owners of plant factory /Entry applicants for plant factory

Agricultural organizations

Installation

July 11 - 13 :GPEC 2018 at TOKYO BIG SIGHT

Guidebook Advertising

A special stage will be set up in the hall for various presentationsuch as the introduction of services and new products.
You can make strong appeal to the audience.
It will be easy to plan tour programs that will lead visitors toyour booths after the seminar ends.
Fee : JPY 54,000 per 30 min (including tax)

The official guidebook will be handed to the visitors free of charge.
Because it wouid contain information of the exhibits, seminars
and events of GPEC2018.
Advertising Fee		
TypeColor
Back Cover		
4
Inside Front Cover
4
Inside Front Cover Opposite
4
Inside Back Cover
4
Inside Back Cover Opposite
4
Inside Pages		1- Seating capacity : 100 persons- Attached equipment : projector, screen, seats, speech table, desktop microphone* If you need other equipment or facilities, please contact to show management
office.

Government & other public offices /Local governments

Agriculture-related manufacturers

Agriculture-related trading and other companies(Agricultural material companies, etc.)

Fee (including tax)
JPY 291,600
JPY 270,000
JPY 248,400
JPY 248,400
JPY 226,800
JPY 86,400

BLANK

Final advertising material needs to be submitted June3.0%
15 2018.
I don't know
Advertising Size : 297mm ×210mm
Please submit your advert in finished form,13.2%
at the correct size and ready to go to theprinter.
We accept adverts in either of the followingNoformats :Yes
* An EPS or PDF file with all images (includinglogos) embedded, and fonts converted
0.7%
49.1%
to outline.

Statistics of GPEC2016•Period : July 27 Wed. - 29 Fri., 2016
•Exhibitors : 215 *including Co-Exhibitors

7.8%
0.9%

BLANK
3.0%

I don't know
13.2%

Student / Public
6.9%
Food company /Food service
3.1%
Agricultural facility, equipment & material（Trading, Distributor, Retailer）

100.0%

13.7%

Agricultural facility,
equipment & material（Manufacturer）
9.3%
Government & other public oﬃces /Local government

Hopefully
Yes
34%•Venue : Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 5·6 (17,020 m² )• Number of Visitors : 40,424 professionals"

Visitors' Reaction
Agricultural Producer

No
0.7%

Would you like to visit the next GPEC?

44.0%

BLANK
3.0%

● Agricultural producer

25.9%（47.8%）● Entry applicant toNo
agriculture industry

6.2%7.9%

Yesfactory
49.1%

BLANK
9.8%

● Entrepreneur to plant

5.8%
Hopefully● Entry applicant toYes
plant factory
34%
6.1%

Yes
82.3%

6.1%

I don't know
13.2%-Agreed toa contract

10.4%

Yes
84.4%
49.1%

No -Negotiate the0.7% details later

Hopefully
8.1%
Yes< multiple answer >34%-Didn't reach toa contract

8.2%

Exhibitors' Reaction

Did you have any businesstalks with visitors?
No

7.9%

Students/Others

Jul. 9&10 :Exhibitor's Presentation

Agricultural organization
within JA

Distribution-related companies

Payment deadline for exhibit space fee

Sub-Menu

OthersPress

Target Visitors

Food manufacturers /Food-service companies

Mar. 30, 2018 :Visitor Categories Breakdown

OthersLabor saving
technologies

Application deadline

Mid Apr. : 	Distribution of the Exhibitor's Manual andFloor Plan

Facilities, equipment and materials related to greenhouse horticulture and plant factories
Seedlings /Systems for raising seedlings /Raising materials / Pollinators

Feb. 28, 2018 :

BLANK
9.8%

Yes
82.3%

-Agreed toa contract

10.4%-Negotiate thedetails later-Didn't reach toa contract

No

84.4%
7.9%

BLANK
More than
How was the Less than
7.3%
expected
expected
GPEC2016 for 2.4%
14.7%
your Sales
Promotion?
Can not tell
BLANK

9.8%

8.1%

< multiple answer >

Yes
82.3%

-Agreed18.3%toa contract-Negotiate thedetails later-Didn't reach toa contract

10.4%

As expected
57.3%
84.4%
8.1%

< multiple answer >Exhibit Guidelines
1. Exhibit Space Fee (Special rate fee overseas exhibitors only.)

Japanese Yen 345,600 per booth
1 Unit Booth · 9sqm. (3m(w)×3m(d))(8% Japanese consumption tax are included)
Bank Charge is to be paid by the applicant additionally. Chargeable JPY 5,000 for each bankremittance.

8. Basic BoothA basic booth is shown on the right.
The management office will provide a back panel,side panels and booth number plate.
Carpet will not be provided for booths.
Panels will not be provided for Island booths.
One of the side panels will not be provided forcorner booths.

2.Corner booth reservation

When applying for exhibition space, corner booths can be reserved for an additional fee.
Japanese Yen 54,000 (including tax)
· The above mentioned fee applies regardless of the number of booths.
· If an application is made for four or more booths, then in principle, at least one corner
booth will be allocated. Without the above mentioned fee.
· If the type of booth is not specified in the application, arrangements will be made basedon the number of booths, order of application, etc.

9. Booth Type are available

Three booth types (Refer to application form):- Single-row booths, double-row-booths, (applicable for 4 booths or more),Island booths (applicable for 12 booths or more (scheduled))

3. Application Deadline
February 28, Wed., 2018 (Application will be closed prior to the deadline once all booths are booked.)

4. Application to Exhibit

Please complete the attached exhibition application form and send it by E-mail to GPECManagement Office.
E-mail : ofc@gpec.jp

5. Withholding or Rejection of Application

In case the management office judges the exhibit inappropriate for this exhibition, themanagement office may withhold or revoke the application.

6. Payment of Exhibit Space Fee

After the approval of the contents of the application form, the management office will send
you an invoice. Please pay your exhibit space fee by March 30, 2018.
*Japanese yen cash remittance only.
*Bank charges must be paid by applicants. Chargeable JPY 5,000 for each bank remittance.

10. Booth Allotment

The organizer and management office decides booth allocation taking into consideration theexhibits, number of booths and demonstration plans, etc.

11. Not Included in the Exhibit Fee:

• Booth decoration and operation expenses.
• Installation and usage of electricity and utilities.
• Official guidebook advertising fee.
• Damage insurance for the exhibits, etc.
• Expense for injuries arising during exhibition or while transporting equipment.
• Renovating exhibits and decorations, etc., required by regulations and exhibition rules.
• Other expenses not included in the basic booth.

7. Cancellation

Once an application is accepted no withdrawal is allowed as a general rule. If themanagement office deems it legitimate, however, application may be withdrawn withpayment of prescribed cancellation charge.
Date of Cancellation (in writing)Cancellation Charge

Before March 30, Fri., 2018

50% of Total Exhibit Space Fee

After March 31, Sat., 2018

100% of Total Exhibit Space Fee

12. Other Rules

Other details and regulations will be explained in the Exhibitors' Manual which will be sent
to applicants later.

Access(As of Jun. 1, 2017)

For exhibit applications and further information, please contact:

GPEC Management Office Within ATEX Co., Ltd.

4F. Daido Seimei Kasumigaseki Bldg., 1-4-2, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013, JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-3503-7703 Fax: +81-3-3503-7620 E-Mail: ofc@gpec.jp

www.gpec.jp