Connecting in Kitakyushu: Industry and Community Collaboration for GX Co-Creation

The Kitakyushu GX Promotion Consortium is set to participate in the upcoming Energy Innovation Expo, showcasing how local regions and companies can work together for green transformation (GX) through co-creation efforts. Under the theme "Connecting in Kitakyushu," the consortium aims to highlight its initiatives and activities aimed at facilitating new partnerships and collaborations for practical implementations of GX in society.

GX is not just about ideas and technological development; it requires a collaborative space aimed at social implementation. The Kitakyushu GX Promotion Consortium has been steadily expanding its reach by facilitating partnerships among businesses, research institutions, and local government entities, transcending traditional boundaries in the region. At the Energy Innovation Expo, the consortium will focus on its practical efforts in GX co-creation in Kitakyushu.

Event Details

- Event Name: Energy Innovation Expo (20th Renewable Energy World Exhibition & Forum 2026)
- Official Website: ENEX2026
- Date: January 28 (Wednesday) – 30 (Friday), 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Tokyo Big Sight (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo)
- Nearest Stations: Kokusai-Tenjijo Station (about a 7-minute walk), Tokyo Big Sight Station (about a 3-minute walk)
- Exhibition Name/Booth Number: Kitakyushu GX Promotion Consortium @ Kitakyushu Academic Research City/1S-K21 (South Hall 1)

About the Kitakyushu GX Promotion Consortium

Established in December 2023, the Kitakyushu GX Promotion Consortium was formed to see carbon neutrality as an opportunity for growth, involving all sectors—industry, academia, government, and finance—in a unified approach toward promoting GX. Starting with approximately 100 members, it has expanded to around 380, fostering a collaborative environment across varying company sizes and industries. The consortium promotes accelerated GX initiatives through the sharing of information, personnel exchanges, and focused ventures aimed at practical implementation and social substantiation. To learn more, visit KTQ-GX.

Research and Development Initiatives

The consortium’s strategic aim is to maximize social implementation opportunities for GX. To achieve this, thematic research committees have been established to explore potential collaborative projects and real-world applications. At the expo, attendees will learn about the initiatives from the "Automotive Committee" and the "Next-Generation Fuels and Carbon Recycling Committee."

Seminar Information

Free Admission; No Pre-Registration Required. Join the Kitakyushu GX Promotion Consortium as we introduce the latest trends in GX and the collaborative efforts between local communities and businesses:

- Date: January 28 (Wednesday), 2026, from 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM (first day of the event)
- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, Stage A (South Hall 1)
- Title: Examples of GX Co-Creation Efforts Connecting Communities and Businesses in Kitakyushu

Special Offering at the Booth

Visitors to the booth can enjoy freshly brewed “Kitakyushu Academic Research City Blend” coffee (Hibikino Blend). While enjoying a fragrant cup, experience the collaborative initiatives of GX in Kitakyushu and engage in the ongoing cooperation between local communities and industries.

About Kitakyushu Academic Research City

Opened in 2001, the Kitakyushu Academic Research City in Wakama-tsu, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, serves as a hub for collaboration in research and development. It accommodates around 2,600 students and over 300 researchers from universities and research institutions, specializing in various cutting-edge fields, including environment and energy, robotics, AI, semiconductors, information systems, architecture, and biotechnology. For more information, visit the official website.

Contact Information

For inquiries or interview requests regarding this event, please contact the GX Promotion Department of the Kitakyushu Industrial-Academic Promotion Organization: