In recent years, more attention has at last been paid to the relationship between humans and other animals. Furthermore, various corporations are entering the ‘animal care’ field by developing and marketing a large number of products. We believe that the field relating to animals has great hidden potential for the production of even more wonderful products if only owners and end-users could let their needs be known more accurately. We therefore see this exhibition as an excellent forum for creating such opportunities for users, specialists and manufacturers to meet and communicate directly.

This exhibition will be held in conjunction with the International Conference on Animal Care. We expect many users and animal specialists, both with a strong interest in animal care, to participate. We are looking forward to many wonderful ideas and products being born out of the exchange of information and discussions among visitors.
It is not only aimed at the field of companion animals, for which many talked-about products are already in production. It aims especially at the field of agricultural animals and display animals. This is a big turning point for creating new business. There is a new direction for the industry based on the policies of animal welfare and methods used for enriching animal environments.

Within the international conference venue there is also an exhibition area for sharing information and knowledge with the general public. It will also create opportunities for students from universities and specialist colleges by providing educational opportunities.

This exhibition is expected to be held every two years. We would like to make a major effort to establish ourselves as world-level opinion leaders for this field, achieving this by disseminating information, ideas and know-how on animal care from Kobe.