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Webinar | Manufacturing World Tokyo, Japan 2026: Calling Illinois Manufacturers to Explore Exporting!

Japan’s manufacturing market is valued at over $1 trillion annually. It continues to grow as companies invest in advanced manufacturing, smart factories, and digital transformations – offering Illinois manufacturers significant expansion opportunities.

Join DCEO’s Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) for a high-level overview of Japan’s dynamic and diversified manufacturing market on Tuesday, March 17th at 6:00 p.m. CST. This free webinar will explore market trends and updates on the Japanese manufacturing sector and will also provide an overview of the Manufacturing World Tokyo trade show in July, where the State of Illinois will have a pavilion.

Date: Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CST
Registration Link: bit.ly/4r1avTr