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Introduction

The upcoming 24th Kobe Love Port Festival, scheduled for July 26-27, 2025, at Meriken Park in Kobe, Japan, is set to leverage advanced technology for improving visitor analysis. By employing the edge AI camera solution called IDEA, Intelligence Design Inc. aims to enhance the management of this popular annual event, which draws tens of thousands of attendees.

What is the Kobe Love Port Festival?

The Kobe Love Port Festival is a beloved civic celebration focused on expressing gratitude towards Kobe’s maritime and port communities. The festival aims to bring the wonders of the sea and harbor closer to the heart of the city, creating a vibrant atmosphere full of cultural activities. In 2024, the event attracted around 87,000 visitors, solidifying its reputation as a staple of summer in Kobe, complete with music, dance performances, food stalls, and local exhibitions.

Event Details

24th Kobe Love Port Festival
Date: July 26-27, 2025
Venue: Meriken Park (2-2 Hatobacho, Chuo Ward, Kobe)
Organizers: Kobe Love Port Festival Executive Committee
Expected Attendance: Approximately 87,000 (2024 data)
The festival’s goal is to celebrate and rediscover the charm of Kobe’s sea and port through community participation.

Purpose of Implementing AI Technology

As a large-scale civic event, the Kobe Love Port Festival expects a high influx of visitors each year. Alongside ensuring safety through effective security arrangements, the event organizers recognize the growing need for operational efficiency and understanding of attendee trends. To address these challenges, the implementation of the IDEA AI technology has been considered.

During the festival, cameras installed at key entrances will automatically count attendees using AI, providing data that can help identify peak visitation times. Such insights could allow for:

• - Optimizing security staff deployment
• - Visualizing peak visitor hours
• - Analyzing year-on-year visitor trends
• - Collecting quantitative data for future events

About IDEA Edge AI Camera Solution

The IDEA solution from Intelligence Design is an automated traffic monitoring system built on advanced image recognition technology. Utilizing easily installable edge AI cameras means that extensive setups aren't necessary, allowing for cost-effective automation of traffic volume assessments. This solution can also count other traffic metrics, expanding its utility.

More information can be found at IDEA Website.

About Intelligence Design Inc.

Founded in May 2018, Intelligence Design is dedicated to integrating advanced AI technology into everyday applications. Recognizing that while AI technologies have gained widespread acknowledgment, their implementation in society has been lagging, the company aims to empower all users to access and utilize AI technologies affordably and conveniently. This philosophy has led to the development of the IDEA series, promoting urban digital transformation.

Contact Information
Company: Intelligence Design Inc.
Representative: Takushi Nakazawa
Location: 6-28-5 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Business Areas:

• - Social implementation of cutting-edge technologies
• - Product development and sales utilizing AI
• - Consulting services for AI business planning and service development

Capital: 232 million yen (including capital reserves)