January 16, 2026 Holding of the MIC MRA International Workshop 2026

 The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) will hold the MIC MRA International Workshop 2026 on March 3 (Tuesday) and March 4 (Wednesday), 2026.

1. Overview of the event

 Japan concluded a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) for telecommunications equipment with each of the following countries: the US, the European Union, the UK, and Singapore. Each MRA is now in effect. To ensure the smooth operation of the certification system and its expanded use, the MIC will invite relevant parties from these countries to the international workshop.

2. Date, time and event format

Date: (Day 1) Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 13:30-17:45 (JST)
 (Day 2) Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10:00-16:50 (JST)
 Note: The closing time of this workshop may be extended.

Event format: On site and online

Venue: Iino Conference Center, Iino Building (2-1-1 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-City, Tokyo, Japan, 100-0011)

3. Program

(Day 1) MRA Regulatory Update (US, EU and Japan)
(Day 2) Challenge for Cyber Security (US, EU, and Japan)
For more information on the program, please visit the following URL:
https://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/j/sys/equ/mra/2026/english/pdf/index.htm (English)Open a new window

4. Capacity (on-site meeting)

 200 persons per day

5. How to participate

(1) Registration

 Please apply using the following URL:
 http://www.aforce.jp/mra2026Open a new window
 Please note that applications will be closed when the maximum number of participants is reached.

(2) Participation fee

 Free

(3) Point of contact for inquiries

 Secretariat of the MIC MRA International Workshop 2026 (Business Department, A FORCE Inc.)
 E-mail: mra2026_atmark_aforce.jp
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Contact

For further information about this press release, please fill in the inquiry form and submit it to MIC on the website
https://www.soumu.go.jp/common/english_opinions.html

Global Strategy Bureau, MIC