KYOTO 2025 IFCBA WORLD CONFERENCE
March 25 to 28, 2025
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Don’t miss the chance to meet customs brokers and other trade professionals from around the world at the 2025 World Conference of the International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations (IFCBA). Not only will this conference be full of knowledge and networking opportunities, you will experience Japan’s beautiful cherry blossom season at its best.
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Mr..Seisaku Okafuji, the President of our host association, the Japan Customs Brokers Association (JCBA), says he is “is honored to welcome customs brokers, trade experts and policymakers from around the world to Kyoto. Under the theme ​“Borders Divide: The Value of Customs Brokers’ Strategic Connections”, the conference will explore the vital role customs brokers play in facilitating seamless international trade, ensuring compliance and enhancing the security of global supply chains”. Please see Mr. Okafuji’s complete welcome HERE.
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About the conference
The conference is hosted by the
Japan Customs Brokers Association (JCBA)
at the
Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC Kyoto)
422 Iwakura Osagicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-0001
VISA INFORMATION FOR JAPAN
Japan has a very clear website about its visa requirements. Information on visas for entry to Japan can be found at:
​VISA | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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If you need a visa for Japan, the JCBA will issue you an invitation letter. Please contact Mr. Naohiko Kitamura of JCBA (n-kitamura@tsukangyo.or.jp ) with your request
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
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Registration will be confirmed only when full payment is received.
Note that payment will be processed in Canadian dollars at the exchange rate posted
when online registration was opened.
International Delegate - IFCBA Member:
Incudes all conference sessions and materials, refreshment breaks, luncheons, welcome reception (March 25th), and Kyoto Night Tour and dinner (March 26th).
795.00 USD/person
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International Delegate – Non-Member:
Includes all conference sessions and materials, refreshment breaks, luncheons and welcome reception (March 25th). and Kyoto Night Tour and dinner (March 26th).
895.00 USD/person
Companion Kyoto City Tour
Includes lunch and welcome reception
March 25th
150.00 USD/person
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Kyoto Night Tour and Dinner
March 26th
150.00 USD/person
Post Conference Full Day Tour
March 28th
150.00 USD/person
HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
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​The hotel reservation site for delegates is found at
https://www.seibumice.com/mice/contents/ifcbakte/.
Hotel information Prince Kyoto Takaragaiko.
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OTHER TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
JCBA has recommended the following travel agents in Japan for any other travel arrangements you may wish to make on your own.
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True Japan Tour
https://truejapantours.com/jahome/
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WAK JAPAN