Unlocking Opportunities with City of Osaka

The City of Osaka is bringing a delegation of 5 exceptional businesses in the manufacturing, food and drinks, aerospace and education sectors to the United Kingdom.

During their UK trade mission (8-9th July 2026), the entrepreneurs will visit Manchester to connect with British buyers, importers, wholesalers, specialty retailers, and distributors interested in diversifying their supply chains with high-quality products.

Manchester will host a dedicated B2B engagement day on 9th July 2026, featuring business-to-business meetings and networking opportunities.

The Japanese delegation consists of 5 vetted and export-ready enterprises offering:

• Waste plastics, green methane, green hydrogen
• Flexible blades, die-cut rolls, embossing rolls, metal-processed products

• Miso (ready to eat, for spreading), Saikyozuke base
• Takoyaki

• Aerospace components

• global career, internship and employment support
• Job search support

• Enhance supply chain resilience through new partnerships.
• Participate in face-to-face B2B meetings, maximizing quality engagement.

This event is FREE of charge for UK and European buyers, but registration is required.

• British companies, and especially buyers, importers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers operating in the manufacturing, aerospace, education and food & drinks sectors.

9:30-10:00 – Registration

10:00-10:30 – Intro by GM Chamber

10:30-12:00 – Introduction of Japanese delegation

12:00-13:00 – Lunch Break

13:00 – 16:30 – One-to-One Business Meetings (Meetings will last approximately 30 minutes each. Individual schedules will be provided in advance.)

16:30-17:00 – Closing remarks

*This may be subject to changes

Important notice

Please note this event is exclusive for companies seeking to purchase products and/or services from the delegation. If you are a service provider (e.g. translation company, logistics provider or other), whilst you can express interest, priority will be given to buyers.

1. Full supplier's profiles
2. Register on this page
3. Make sure to choose the suppliers you wish to meet with and select times. When selecting times, make sure to not double book yourself. You can have up to 2 members of staff register and if you wish to make as many appointments, make sure to register separately
4. A member of our team will review your registrations and if approved, we will be in touch to confirm your place at the event and meetings
5. At least 1-2 days before the event, you will receive a draft of your B2B meetings. Please note B2B meetings will take place face to face and will last 30 min each between 13:00 pm and 16:30 p.m. UK Time.

Register your interest and select suppliers you want to connect with—our team will arrange virtual introductions after the event.

This event is FREE of charge for UK and European businesses. Registration is mandatory.

Please note that we will not be sharing your personal data with any 3rd parties outside the partners involved directly in the delivery of this project. Buyer's information will not be disclosed publicly.

Please note photos may be taken during the event, if you are not happy for you to be included make sure to let a member of our team know on the day.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pendulum Hotel, Sackville Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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