Organization Information

Overview of Fukuoka Convention Center

name	The Foundation of Fukuoka Convention Center Corporate
Representative	Chairman of the board OSAMU TAKASHIMA
Address	2-1 Sekijo-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City 812-0032 TEL: 092-262-4111 FAX: 092-262-4701
Founded	October 1, 1979
History	October 1, 1979 The Foundation of Fukuoka International Center is established October 15, 1981 Fukuoka Kokusai Center opens April 1, 1994 Name changed to the Foundation of Fukuoka General Exhibition Hall August 24, 1995 Marine Messe Fukuoka opens March 3, 2003 Fukuoka International Congress Center opens April 1, 2003 Name changed to the Foundation of Fukuoka Convention Center April 1, 2013 Becomes a general incorporated foundation
Aims	By promoting the utilization of convention facilities, the Foundation aims to establish Fukuoka City as an international, economic and cultural city by revitalizing the local economy, developing a culture of learning and fostering international ties, and to in turn help improve the welfare of its citizens.
Main business	1. Staging of events including international and domestic conferences, internal and external trade fairs, exhibitions and various cultural and sporting events 2. Collection and provision of information relating to conventions 3. Management and administration of convention facilities provided for the abovementioned business 4. Other necessary business projects for achieving the abovementioned aims