The first visit to TGS -Business Day Version-

Registration & Entry TIPS on TGS Forum: TIPS on the venue Re-entry & Exit

※We recommend that you get an idea of the look and feel of Tokyo Game Show 2017 (TGS2017) in advance. Photos from TGS2016 are included to help you form a mental picture. Please note, however, that there will be some differences between TGS2017 and TGS2016, so the photos are for reference purposes only.

TIPS on TGS Forum

How to attend TGS Forum Keynote Session (free of charge)

A Keynote Session will be held on the first Business Day (September 21 (Thursday)) from 10:30 a.m. at the Event Stage in International Exhibition Hall 1.

Admission is free of charge, and on-site applications for admission will be available (presentation of your business card required). However, persons who have made advance online applications will be prioritized for entry. As there is limited capacity, we recommend that you register in advance to ensure that you will be able to attend. (To apply in advance, please go to the TGS Forum 2017 webpage.)

If you apply in advance, please be sure to print out and bring the TGS Forum Ticket (A4 paper size) that will be attached to the email confirming the completion of your advance application.

Starting this year, attendees to Keynote have to finish registration at the TGS reception counter in front of Hall 3 on 2nd floor of Central Mall.
After ID confirmation and Pass holder pick up, you will be guided to wait in line for entry. At the reception counter, WEB ticket printout with QR code attached to e-mail of registration confirmation, ID with photo and name card are required. Please be ready with these items on the reception.

How to attend TGS Forum Global Game Business Summit 2017 (free of charge)

The Global Game Business Summit 2017 will be held on the first day of Business Day (September 21 (Thursday)) from 13:00 a.m. at the Event Stage in Exhibition Hall 1.

This year panelists will discuss the future and problems of digital distribution of video games, which has become the growing trend among console game industry.

Admission is free of charge, and on-site applications for admission will be available (presentation of your business card required). However, persons who have made advance online applications will be prioritized for entry. We recommend that you register in advance to ensure that you will be able to attend. (To apply in advance, please go to the TGS Forum 2017 webpage.)

If you apply in advance, please be sure to print out and bring the TGS Forum Ticket (A4 paper size) that will be attached to the email confirming the completion of your advance application.

Starting this year, attendees to Global Game Business Summit have to finish registration at the TGS reception counter in front of Hall 3 on 2nd floor of Central Mall.
After ID confirmation and Pass holder pick up, you will be guided to wait in line for entry. At the reception counter, WEB ticket printout with QR code attached to e-mail of registration confirmation, ID with photo and name card are required. Please be ready with these items on the reception.

How to attend TGS Forum Expert Session (free of charge) or Sponsorship Sessions (free of charge)

The TGS Forum Expert Session(free of charge) and TGS Forum Sponsorship Session (free of charge) will be held on the second Business Day (September 22 (Friday)) at the International Conference Hall. These sessions will offer the latest information on the game industry situation. To apply in advance, please go to the TGS Forum 2017 webpage.

On-site application is available. However, the session may reach capacity before you arrive. If you want to ensure admission, we recommend that you apply in advance.

If you apply in advance, please be sure to print out and bring the TGS Forum Ticket (A4 paper size) that will be attached to the email confirming the completion of your advance application and present it with your business card (mandatory).
Starting this year entry procedure is changed as the session is made free of charge. Complete your registration at the reception counter and come straight to the venue in International Conference Hall.