Source: Forbes
Summary
The Tokyo Big Sight event will take place from April 27-29, featuring 750 startup exhibitors, 151 sessions, and city leaders from 49 countries. The event will also facilitate 10,000 business meetings, which were brokered, booked, and tracked before the attendees arrive.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
Forbes reports on the Tokyo Big Sight event, highlighting its large attendance and numerous sessions. The event’s focus on facilitated business meetings is also noted. The numbers are impressive, but the concept of “facilitated business meetings” sounds like a rebranded speed networking session. The Tokyo Big Sight event is essentially a large-scale networking event with a fancy tracking system. This is just a high-tech version of a meet-and-greet.
Author: Evan Null
