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Overview of the 'Enmusu BA' Event

On February 2 to 27, 2026, Kokopelli Co. Ltd. will host its fifth 'Enmusu BA' (Enmusu Business Alliance) event, a large-scale online business matching conference aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In collaboration with 18 financial institutions from the Kansai and Chugoku-Shikoku regions, this event spearheads initiatives for expanding business networks, partnerships, and digital transformation (DX).

This year's event is open to all Big Advance member companies nationwide, including both buyers and sellers. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in online business negotiations throughout the month, with hybrid sessions featuring face-to-face meetings at the Umeda Crystal Hall in Osaka on February 19 and 20.

Purpose of the Event

SMEs make up 99% of all businesses in Japan and are vital to regional economies and industrial foundations. However, they face common challenges such as severe labor shortages, difficulties in expanding markets, and effective sales activities with limited resources. Traditional exhibitions and physical meetings can also present significant costs and mobility burdens, resulting in less-than-satisfactory outcomes.

In response to these issues, Kokopelli has conceptualized and organized 'Enmusu BA' as a means to facilitate solutions for SMEs. This renowned online conference utilizes the matching capabilities of the Big Advance platform, operated collaboratively by various financial institutions, aiming to create one of the largest online business meeting spaces in Japan. Emphasizing the convenience that an online format affords—freeing participants from the constraints of time and location—Enmusu BA promotes interactions among diverse companies across regions and industries.

The previous event, the fourth 'Enmusu BA' held in August 2025, welcomed over 1,200 participating companies that conducted more than 1,000 business negotiations. Feedback from attendees highlighted the efficiency of the platform, with many expressing appreciation for the opportunity to meet business partners and connect with companies from previously unengaged areas and industries.

Event Details

The fifth iteration of the event will take place mainly in the Kansai and Chugoku-Shikoku regions in February 2026. Acknowledging participant concerns about limited resources for meeting preparations or uncertainties regarding online negotiations, Kokopelli will provide robust support to ensure first-time attendees can participate with confidence.

Enmusu BA is not just an opportunity for expanding sales networks; it is instrumental in resolving various operational challenges faced by SMEs. By bridging collaboration with financial institutions, the event seeks to foster new trades and cooperation opportunities between regional companies, ultimately contributing to economic revitalization.

Event Summary

• - Themes: Business Expansion, Partnerships, Collaboration, and Digital Transformation
• - Target Audience: Collection of products and services that fit the aforementioned themes, as well as partnership opportunities
• - Schedule: Open to Big Advance members (for buyers and sellers)

Event Dates:

• - Online Format: February 2 - 27, 2026
• - In-Person Format: February 19 - 20, 2026
• - Location: Umeda Crystal Hall, 2-4-12 Nakazaki Nishi, Kita-ku, Osaka (Note: Venue may change)
• - Participation Fee: Free

About Kokopelli Co., Ltd.

• - Name: Kokopelli Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 3-12 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
• - CEO: Shigeru Kondo
• - Established: June 2007
• - Business Focus: Business platform services
• - Website: Kokopelli
• - Primary Service: Business support service for SMEs, Big Advance (Big Advance)

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the event, please contact the Enmusu BA office at:
Email: [email protected]