The Japan External Trade Organization to Facilitate Business Matching at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2007.

Registration Now Available for U.S. and Japanese Technology Companies to Take Part in One-on-One Partnership Discussions

NEW YORK -- The Japan External Trade Organization  (JETRO) today announced registration is open for companies to participate in its personalized business matching program during the annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), to take place January 8-11 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The program, done in association with CES organizer CEA, provides North American technology companies interested in establishing a business presence in Japan direct access to leading Japanese companies. Past participants in the program include industry leaders such as Epson, Sony, Hitachi, Toshiba, and Matsushita/Panasonic, among many others.

The JETRO Business Matching Program at International CES 2007 facilitates one-on-one pre-arranged business meetings between program participants and Japanese companies by providing North American firms qualified introductions to some of the world's most distinguished technology companies. During the three previous business partnering programs at CES, more than 95 U.S. and Japanese companies participated for a total of 180 meetings. Following the introductions by JETRO, several North American participants went on to forge business relationships with Japanese partners, including many signed partnerships. Eeamon Rooney, President of Silicon Constellations, who participated in our CES 2006 program feels that it was "An excellent way to meet and explore various business opportunities with a variety of companies."

Through free programs and services such as these, JETRO provides strong support to North American companies looking for successful entry and expansion in the Japanese market. JETRO also holds a similar business matching event every year in Japan at CEATEC JAPAN, Asia's largest IT trade show.

This year, Japanese companies are searching for innovative technologies from North American firms in the ICT and consumer electronics industries with backgrounds including but not limited to the following: Biometrics, Broadband, VoIP, RFID, Wireless & Wireless Security, Security Solutions, IPTV, Consumer Electronics, Mobile Applications, Mobile Content, Home Networking, Network Appliances, Advanced Software Solutions (Consumer and Enterprise) and Emerging Technologies.

"We participated in JETRO Business Matching at CES to explore opportunities for technology collaboration," said Masuo Kitano, Senior Manager at Epson Research and Development, Inc. commenting on a previous year's program. "Over the span of just two days, we conducted meetings with several venture companies. JETRO facilitated the entire process, introducing us to pre-screened, highly qualified organizations whose offerings were well-aligned with our interests and objectives. It is an excellent way to quickly and efficiently identify innovative partners for future collaboration."

At CES 2007 JETRO is doubling its business matching event space over last year's and will hold its program adjacent to the International Commerce Center at the Hilton Hotel, which JETRO sponsors. The application deadline for companies to participate in this program is October 27th, 2006.

For more information on JETRO's business partnering program at CES and to register your company, visit www.jetro.org/ces2007 or send an email to [e-mail].

About JETRO

JETRO (the Japan External Trade Organization) has eight offices throughout the United States and Canada that provide information and support to North American companies looking for successful entry and expansion in the Japanese market. JETRO provides a wide-range of services, such as timely market intelligence, extensive business development support, and relevant business events, all designed to encourage new business between innovative North American companies and Japan.