The 25th anniversary exhibition of advanced technologies, CEATEC-2024, took place in the Japanese city of Chiba. 

For the second consecutive year, Ukrainian companies showcased their technological innovations at the largest international exhibition event in Asia. This year, a delegation from the Odesa City Council presented Ukrainian IT developments at a joint booth. Tamila Afanasieva, Director of the Grant Office "Odesa 5T", showcased the achievements of the IT Family Odesa cluster and the Faculty of Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Computer Science of the International Humanitarian University.  

The Odesa delegation also participated in the 13th International Asia Smart City Conference, held in the sister city of Yokohama. The conference brought together global leaders in urban development, prominent figures, and innovators in the technology sector. During their stay in Japan, the Odesa delegation held protocol meetings with the mayor of Yokohama, city council leadership, and deputies, as well as met with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to Japan. 

Additionally, working negotiations were held with representatives of the Yokohama municipal government, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Japanese office of the United Nations Development Programme. Priority infrastructure projects for the city of Odesa were discussed alongside several Japanese technology companies, including Nippon Koei, JFE Engineering, and Sansei. Talks were also held with members of the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO, where both sides discussed the experiences of Odesa and Japan in preserving and restoring cultural heritage sites. 

Japanese representatives expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom and their openness to collaborate with the Odesa community. Together, we are getting closer to victory!