General Information

The 2009 International Marine Coatings Summit will be held in the beautiful city of Osaka, Japan. The general session will take place at the Osaka World Trade Center Building in the WTC Hall on the second floor. Parking is available on the basement level 1 throught 3.

Osaka Information

Learn more about Osaka's history and culture, the Osaka Castle, and area festivals, shows and attractions of "The Gathering Place" in the Osaka Tourist Guide.

View the world at the Osaka World Trade Center Building. Soaring high above the surrounding structures, the WTC has become a landmark in the Osaka Bay area. It is an advanced "intelligent building" that offers an extensive range of functions supporting international trade and high-level communications.

Press Releases

NACE International Hosts International Marine Coatings Summit.

IMO Grants NGO Status to NACE International.

VISA

Delegates are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. If you are unsure if you need a visa, please contact the Japan Embassy/Consulate in your own country.

Some consulates may have backlogs in scheduling visa interviews so applicants should first contact the consulate to find out how long the wait is for an interview. Visa wait times are available at: http://travel.his.com/visa/tempvisitors_wait.php

Tips for Successful VISA Applications

Letters of Invitation

If you will require a letter of invitation, you must first register for the Summit then send your request to .

Official Conference Language

The official conference language is English.

Dress Code

The dress code for all official conference activities is business casual.