As Ireland emerges as a World-class supplier of high quality goods and services, the Japanese market is growing in importance across all sectors.  The increasingly healthy state of the Japanese economy is adding to the impetus.

Enterprise Ireland recognises the importance to Irish companies of this advanced and sophisticated industrial nation.  In order to help them capitalise on the growing opportunities in the second biggest economy in the World, Enterprise Ireland is organising a trade mission to Japan, from 25 to 28 June, 2006, lead by Minister Mícheál Martin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, and Frank Ryan, Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Ireland.

The mission will focus on Irish companies who have included Japan in their business development strategy for 2006 and is an opportunity to get government level endorsement and strengthen relationships with existing partners and clients.  The highlight of the mission will be a Press Conference and a business lunch. 

Closing date

The cut-off date for applications is 10 May, 2006. 

Fee

The participation fee is €500.  This covers the cost of:

• Inclusion in the mission brochure;
• Participation for the company and two guests in the Business Lunch on 27 June
• Other logistical costs related to the mission

There will be a pre-departure briefing and reception in the Enterprise Ireland Glasnevin Office at 5 p.m. on 14 June.