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The World Congress of AIMS was established in 1982 at a private meeting of marathon race directors held in London. The Congress has since been held once every two years at the venue and dates of the member race selected as the host.
The purpose of AIMS is to share and exchange information about marathon/long distance road races and this World Congress has provided the opportunity for organizers of member races to get together to do so.
The first AIMS World Congress was held in Tokyo in January 1983.
Since then, twenty-one AIMS World Congresses have been held, the most recent being in Tallinn, Estonia in 2018. (The Batumi, Georgia World Congress planned for 2020 was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.)
The next World Congress will be held in Osaka, Japan in February 23-25.2023.
List of Past AIMS World Congresses
| 1st AIMS Congress: | Keio Plaza Hotel, Tokyo, Japan; January 1983 |
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| 2nd AIMS Congress: | Sheraton Bal Harbour Hotel, Miami, USA; 5-6 January 1984 |
| 3rd AIMS Congress: | Intercontinental Hotel, Berlin, Germany; 26-27 September 1985 |
| 4th AIMS Congress: | Manila, Philippines; 16-17 February 1987 |
| 5th AIMS Congress: | Melbourne, Australia; 5-6 October 1988 |
| 6th AIMS Congress: | Rotterdam, Netherlands; 18-20 April 1990 |
| 7th AIMS Congress: | Bangkok, Thailand; 25-27 November 1991 |
| 8th AIMS Congress: | Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Lisbon, Portugal; March 1993 |
| 9th AIMS Congress: | Macau; December 1994 |
| 10th AIMS Congress: | Barcelona, Spain; 13-14 March 1996 |
| 11th AIMS Congress: | Dish Hotel, Enschede, Netherlands; 7-8 June 1997 |
| 12th AIMS Congress: | Hotel Slovan, Kosice, Slovakia; 1-2 October 1999 |
| 13th AIMS Congress: | Star Hotel Majestic, Turin, Italy; 30-31 March 2001 |
| 14th AIMS Congress: | Sheraton Hotel, Niagara Falls, Canada; 24-26 October 2002 |
| 15th AIMS Congress: | Hotel NH Las Artes, Valencia, Spain; 17-19 February 2005 |
| 16th AIMS Congress: | International Seaside Hotel, Xiamen, China; 28-30 March 2007 |
| 17th AIMS Congress: | Mercure Grand Hotel Ibirapuera, Sao Paulo, Brazil; 2-4 April 2009 |
| 18th AIMS Congress: | Marathon, Greece; 28-30 October 2010 |
| 19th AIMS Congress: | Prague, Czech Republic; 10–12 May 2012 |
| 20th AIMS Congress: | Durban, South Africa; 29–31 May 2014 |
| 21st AIMS Congress: | Athens, Greece; 10–11 November 2016 |
| 22nd AIMS Congress: | Tallinn, Estonia; 6–8 September 2018 |
| 23rd AIMS Congress: | Colosseum Marina Hotel, Batumi, Georgia; 23-25 April 2020 *Postponed |
| 23rd AIMS Congress: | Colosseum Marina Hotel, Batumi, Georgia; 22-24 April 2021 *Cancelled |
The Location of Osaka, Japan
Osaka Prefecture is situated near the middle of Japan. It runs in a long arc from north to south and is surrounded by mountains on three sides other than the west-side which faces Osaka Bay.
The prefecture is the second smallest in Japan in terms of size, but with a population of over 8 million people, it is one of the largest metropolitan cities in the country.
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About the Venue & Hotel
The Hotel New Otani Osaka located next to the start and finish lines of the Osaka Marathon in Osaka Place Park is the venue planned for the 23rd World Congress of AIMS 2023.
The Hotel New Otani Osaka opened in September 1986 with the intention of providing “an international space that creates inspirational moments”. With over 500 guest rooms, it is a luxury hotel with one of the largest banquet halls in western Japan and many unique restaurants and bars.
The hotel was selected as the stage for numerous international conferences, including the APEC Economic Ministerial Conference, and has welcomed VIPs and many customers from Japan and around the world.
Easily accessible and just a 3-minute walk from the nearest train station, the hotel is located right in front of the Osaka Castle. The beautiful green scenery of Osaka Castle Park and the castle tower that can be seen from the hotel is one of the hotel’s main attractions.
The Hotel New Otani Osaka strives to continue to provide new and comfortable services by building upon the traditions inherited and experiences gained since the opening of the hotel.
Hotel New Otani Osaka website: https://www.newotani.co.jp/en/osaka/
For attendees who would like to book the official hotel for the congress, please go to the prepared site for this congress from the button below.
About the official hotels
Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka
5 minutes walk to the congress venue, Hotel New Otani (About 350m / 5 minutes)
A place to experience true hospitality. The hotel is designed to emulate the ever evolving city of Osaka through a modern design inspired by the Art Deco of American cities such as Boston, Chicago and New York. Through the use of Deco design, visible in the architecture and furnishings, the hotel maintains its own unique character amidst the skyscrapers of the Osaka Business Park.
Hotel the Lutheran
16 minutes to Hotel New Otani, the congress venue, via subway 2 stops.
（About 2.1km / 26 minutes walk）
A second home that offers a space to unwind.
At Hotel The Lutheran, we place an emphasis on the word “grace,” and we offer you a pleasant and comfortable space with a color scheme that features burgundy, pale green and wheat. We deliver the best hospitality to our customers, serve delicious cuisine and specialize in energetic and vibrant service.
HOTEL KEIHAN KYOBASHI GRANDE
13 minutes walk to the congress venue, Hotel New Otani (About 950m / 13 minutes)
Welcome to Hotel Keihan Kyobashi Grande!
Hotel Keihan Kyobashi Grande is located on just above Kyobashi station of Keihan railway. ”Kyobashi” location is best public transportation hub with JR, subway and Keihan Railways to offer you much easier to access anywhere such as Shinsaibashi / Namba, Umeda (Osaka station) and even Kyoto! Just steps from the hotel, you will find renowned attraction such as Osaka Castle, and shopping mall and restaurants to make your stay more comfortable.
We can keep your baggage before you check in or after you check out. Please enjoy freely sightseeing without pieces of baggage!
All rooms features many standard amenities as refrigerator and humidified air cleaner. Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like free high-speed internet access, wired and wireless.
We have also self laundry corner on the 7th floor. If you make a long stay, it may be very useful!
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Hotel Keihan Kyobashi Grande is perfect hotel for anyone visiting Osaka!
Via Inn Osaka Kyobashi
7 minutes walk to the congress venue, Hotel New Otani (About 550m / 7 minutes)
Kyobashi, Osaka, has two faces: a deep downtown area and a business district.
Via Inn Osaka Kyobashi is a 1-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Kyobashi Station. Osaka Castle Hall is within walking distance, and USJ and Kyocera Dome are also conveniently located. On the top floor, there is a large bath with an open-air bath.
HOTEL KEIHAN TENMABASHI
21 minutes walk to the congress venue, Hotel New Otani (About 1.7km / 21 minutes)
Walk just 1 minute from Tenmabashi station of Keihan Railway and Osaka Metro Tanimachi line. Hotel Keihan Tenmabashi Ekimae is an ideal base to explore any famous attractions in Osaka and even in Kyoto.
We can keep your baggage before you check in or after you check out.
Please enjoy sightseeing freely without any heavy baggage!
Osaka Castle,within walking distance from the hotel,offers jogging trail, hiking trail, and other outdoor activities.
Around the hotel, various kinds of restaurant such as Japanese “IZAKAYA”,Itarian,French…you will not be hungry during your stay.
Non-members are also cordially invited.
https://aimsworldcongress2023.jp/english/
Source: AIMS World Congress Osaka
