Public Week 2027 – Tokyo, Japan

• May 26, 2027
  Event date:
• May 28, 2027
  Event end:

What to expect

Public Week, also known as Municipalities-Public Week and Local Government and Public Week, is Japan’s largest exhibition for local governments, municipalities and public sector, organized by RX Japan Ltd. The event brings together six specialized exhibitions showcasing services and products aimed at municipalities and the public sector, serving as a comprehensive B2B platform for digital transformation of government, regional revitalization and public infrastructure.

What to expect is a large-scale trade show where local government officials, public sector decision makers, and private sector solution providers converge to discuss challenges facing municipalities across Japan. The exhibition cluster typically includes Local Government DX Exhibition focusing on digital transformation of government services, Smart City Promotion Expo focusing on smart city technologies and circular economy business, Regional Revitalization Expo focusing on tourism, local products and community development, Regional Disaster Prevention Expo focusing on earthquake prevention, VR disaster experiences and emergency response innovations, Public Facility Management Expo and other related zones covering education, welfare and administrative services.

The event is organized by RX Japan, which organizes 101 tradeshows in 36 different industries, and is part of its public sector cluster. Previous editions have been held at Tokyo Big Sight South Halls and West Halls, attracting thousands of municipal officials and public sector professionals seeking solutions for DX, disaster prevention, smart city development and regional revitalization.

Event dates

Exhibition Dates: May 26–28, 2027

Venue & exhibition site

Venue Name: Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 1-4
Address: 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan
Official Website: https://www.publicweek.jp/ja-jp.html
Access Information: Official access information available via Tokyo Big Sight website at www.bigsight.jp

Venue Overview: Tokyo Big Sight is Japan’s largest international exhibition center located in Ariake, Tokyo Bay area. West Halls 1-4 provide extensive exhibition space with modern infrastructure, direct access from Yurikamome Line Tokyo Big Sight Station and Rinkai Line Kokusai-tenjijo Station. The venue hosts numerous RX Japan exhibitions including NexTech Week, Factory Innovation Week and LIFESTYLE Week.

Organizer: RX Japan Co., Ltd., 18F Shinjuku-Nomura Building, 1-26-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Contact Information: Phone +81 3-6739-4110, Email public-week.jp@rxglobal.com

Site Layout: Exhibition halls divided into six specialized zones corresponding to different public sector themes, with seminar stages, demonstration areas and business matching lounges.

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Full event programme

Local Government DX Exhibition: Core exhibition within Public Week focusing on digital transformation of local government, showcasing solutions for administrative efficiency, My Number system integration, electronic application systems, cloud services for municipalities, AI and RPA for public sector, and DX human resource development.

Smart City Promotion Expo: Exhibition focusing on smart city technologies, circular economy business models, green factory initiatives, smart factory solutions, IoT and 5G for urban development, and sustainable urban planning.

Regional Revitalization Expo: Exhibition focusing on regional tourism promotion, local product development, furusato nozei hometown tax system, migration support, vacant house utilization and local industry promotion.

Regional Disaster Prevention Expo: Exhibition focusing on earthquake prevention, disaster prevention DX, VR disaster prevention experience vehicles, firefighting protective gear experiences, disaster resilient urban development, emergency communication systems and support for disaster victims.

Public Facility Management Expo: Exhibition covering public facility maintenance, energy management, facility reservation systems, smart POS for public facilities, and public-private partnership models.

Municipal Management Support Expo: Additional zones covering education, welfare, healthcare, environmental measures and other municipal services.

Seminar and Demonstration Programme: Practical demonstrations including VR fire escape experiences, VR simulations of earthquake damage, hands-on experiences wearing firefighting gear, and showcases of research and development achieved in collaboration with private companies and Tokyo Metropolitan Government bureaus.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

Local Government Leaders: Mayors, municipal CIOs and digital transformation officers from leading smart cities sharing case studies of DX implementation and regional revitalization initiatives.

Central Government Officials: Officials from Digital Agency and Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications discussing national DX promotion policies and support programs for municipalities.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Representatives: Representatives from Tokyo Fire Department, Bureau of Urban Development and other bureaus showcasing research and development achieved in collaboration with private companies, including VR disaster prevention experience vehicles.

Technology Providers: Executives from companies providing DX solutions for local government, including AI, RPA, cloud services, My Number integration and electronic application platforms.

Disaster Prevention Experts: Experts in regional disaster prevention planning, presenting regional disaster prevention plans, Tokyo Disaster Plan and reconstruction strategies.

Regional Revitalization Practitioners: Practitioners from successful regional revitalization projects sharing strategies for tourism promotion, local product development and community engagement.

Conference sessions & tracks

Local Government DX Track: Sessions covering promotion of DX in children, child-rearing and education, on-chain finance, disaster prevention DX, smart city initiatives, Tokyo Data Highway connecting all in Tokyo with digital, DX of areas focusing on digital transformation of public facilities and services, and DX of government focusing on digital transformation of government itself.

Smart City and Sustainability Track: Sessions on Smart Tokyo initiative, shaping future Tokyo through long-term strategies, improving QOL in Tokyo by three pillar policies, green factory initiatives, circular economy and decarbonization.

Regional Disaster Prevention Track: Sessions on regional disaster prevention planning, emergency measures, reconstruction, support for disaster victims, earthquake damage simulation through VR and importance of disaster resilient urban development.

Regional Revitalization Track: Sessions on regional tourism, local industry promotion, migration and settlement support, vacant house countermeasures and hometown tax utilization.

Public Facility Management Track: Sessions on public facility management, energy management, POS integration for public facilities, space saving and cost effective integration.

Administrative Efficiency Track: Sessions on administrative and human resources, office disaster prevention, office services, accounting and finance for local governments.

Session times & schedule

Daily Opening Hours: Exhibition open from 10:00 to 17:00 each day during the three-day event.

Seminar Sessions: Conference sessions run throughout exhibition hours, with multiple parallel tracks in seminar stages located within exhibition halls. Each session typically lasts 45 to 60 minutes with Q and A.

Opening Hours for Demonstrations: VR disaster prevention experiences, firefighting gear experiences and other hands-on demonstrations operate during exhibition hours with scheduled time slots.

Business Matching Time: Dedicated time for pre-arranged business meetings between exhibitors and municipal officials, facilitated by organizer’s business matching system.

Networking Period: Lunch breaks and afternoon breaks provide informal networking opportunities within exhibition halls and networking lounges.

Ticket types & registration

Visitor Registration: Free visitor registration available via official website, with pre-registration recommended. Registration is for qualified professionals including local government officials, public sector employees and related private sector professionals. Invitation tickets are free but registration is required.

General Visitor Pass: $0, free for qualified industry professionals who pre-register online. The event is B2B trade show and not open to general public.

Group Registration: Group registration available for municipal delegations sending multiple officials, with streamlined badge pickup.

Seminar Registration: Seminar participation requires pre-registration in addition to visitor registration, due to limited seating. Some premium seminars may have additional fees.

Exhibitor Badges: Exhibitor badges provided to exhibiting companies for staff, including access to exhibition halls and exhibitor lounges.

VIP and Press Registration: Special registration categories for VIP buyers, press and speakers.

Student Registration: Generally not applicable as event is for public sector professionals, but students studying public administration may be permitted with prior approval.

Registration deadlines

Visitor Pre-registration: Pre-registration opens several months before event and remains open until day before event, with onsite registration available during event hours at Tokyo Big Sight.

Seminar Pre-registration: Seminar seats are limited and pre-registration is required, with registration closing when seats are filled. Early registration recommended.

Exhibitor Application Deadline: Exhibitor applications for booth space close several months before event, with booth assignments on first-come first-served basis.

Invitation Ticket Request: Invitation tickets for municipal officials can be requested via organizer website, with official SNS also providing latest information.

Exhibitor list & major companies

Exhibitor Overview: The event features numerous exhibitors across six specialized exhibitions, with previous editions attracting hundreds of companies providing services for municipalities.

Major Categories: Companies providing local government DX solutions, smart city technologies, disaster prevention systems, regional revitalization services, public facility management systems, My Number and electronic application systems, AI and RPA for government, cloud services, VR and simulation technologies.

Notable Past Exhibitors: Companies including Macnica exhibiting smart city promotion solutions and circular economy business, Advanced Media exhibiting AmiVoice voice recognition for local government DX, POS+ showcasing cloud-based mobile POS for public facilities, and numerous companies showcasing DX human resource development, blockchain, quantum computing and other emerging technologies under NexTech Week cluster.

Government and Public Sector Exhibitors: Tokyo Metropolitan Government bureaus including Tokyo Fire Department and Bureau of Urban Development showcasing research and development achieved in collaboration with private companies, along with other local governments presenting regional revitalization initiatives.

Startup Zone: Dedicated area for startups presenting innovative solutions for public sector, including AI, IoT and data utilization for local governments.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

Venue Layout: Tokyo Big Sight West Halls 1-4 used for Public Week, with each hall divided into specialized zones. Previous editions have used West Halls 1-2 and South Halls 1-4 depending on scale.

Floor Plan Features: Exhibition halls divided into six zones corresponding to Local Government DX, Smart City Promotion, Regional Revitalization, Regional Disaster Prevention, Public Facility Management and related areas, with seminar stages, demonstration areas and business matching lounges.

Booth Specifications: Standard booth unit size 9 square meters (3m x 3m), with package booth options including display stands, carpet, spotlights and electrical supply.

Demonstration Areas: Special areas for VR disaster prevention experience vehicles, firefighting protective gear experiences and other hands-on demonstrations requiring additional space.

Access Points: Direct access from Yurikamome Line Tokyo Big Sight Station (3 minutes walk) and Rinkai Line Kokusai-tenjijo Station (7 minutes walk), with signage guiding visitors to West Halls.

Networking & business meetings

Business Matching Service: Organizer RX Japan provides business matching service connecting exhibitors with municipal officials based on needs and interests, facilitating pre-arranged meetings during event.

Municipal Delegation Meetings: Many municipalities send delegations for intensive meetings with multiple solution providers, with organizer supporting scheduling and logistics.

Networking Lounges: Dedicated networking lounges within exhibition halls for informal meetings and business discussions between exhibitors and visitors.

Seminar Networking: Conference sessions provide opportunities for Q and A and networking with speakers and fellow municipal officials sharing similar challenges.

Official SNS and Communication: Official SNS for Municipalities-Public Week provides latest information and facilitates communication before, during and after event.

Evening Receptions: Networking receptions may be held for exhibitors and VIP municipal officials, providing opportunity for informal exchange.

Industry sectors & highlights

Local Government and Public Administration: Core sector including administrative efficiency, human resources, accounting, finance, welfare benefits, corporate legal and intellectual property, and public relations.

Digital Transformation: Highlight on DX promotion including AI, blockchain, quantum computing, IoT, 5G, cloud services, RPA and DX human resource development.

Disaster Prevention and Resilience: Sector focusing on regional disaster prevention, earthquake prevention, emergency response, disaster resilient urban development and support for disaster victims.

Smart City and Urban Development: Sector including smart city promotion, green factory, smart logistics, urban planning and sustainable development.

Regional Revitalization and Tourism: Sector covering regional tourism promotion, local product development, migration support and community development.

Public Facility Management: Sector including public facility maintenance, energy management, facility reservation and public-private partnerships.

Education, Health and Welfare: Related sectors covering medical, elderly care, pharmacy, education and training for public sector employees.

Event rules & visitor information

Badge Requirement: All visitors must wear visitor badge at all times within exhibition halls. Badge is for qualified professionals and not transferable.

Business Attire: Business attire recommended as event is B2B trade show for local government and public sector professionals.

Registration Requirement: Visitor registration required via organizer website, with invitation tickets free but registration mandatory. Onsite registration available during event hours.

Age and Professional Restriction: Event is for industry professionals; general public and students may not be permitted unless related to public sector studies.

Photography Rules: Photography may be permitted in general exhibition areas but restricted at individual booths at exhibitor discretion. No flash photography without permission. Commercial photography requires press accreditation.

Material Distribution: Distribution of materials, promotional items or conducting surveys must be done within booth area by exhibitor personnel.

Demonstration Safety: Follow staff instructions for VR experiences, firefighting gear experiences and other hands-on demonstrations to ensure safety.

No Smoking: Smoking prohibited inside exhibition halls, with designated smoking areas outside halls.

Security: Security screening at entrance, large bags may be inspected.

How to get there

Address: Tokyo Big Sight, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan.

By Train – Yurikamome Line: Take Yurikamome Line to Tokyo Big Sight Station, 3 minutes walk to venue, practical path through event crowds and directly connected.

By Train – Rinkai Line: Take Rinkai Line to Kokusai-tenjijo Station, 7 minutes walk to Tokyo Big Sight.

From Tokyo Station: From Tokyo Station, take JR Yamanote Line to Shimbashi, transfer to Yurikamome Line to Tokyo Big Sight Station, total journey approximately 30 minutes.

From Haneda Airport: From Haneda Airport, take Tokyo Monorail to Tennozu Isle, transfer to Rinkai Line to Kokusai-tenjijo Station, or take bus directly to Tokyo Big Sight, total journey approximately 45 minutes.

From Narita Airport: From Narita Airport, take Narita Express to Tokyo Station, then transfer to Yurikamome Line, or take limousine bus to Tokyo Big Sight, total journey approximately 90 minutes.

By Bus: Direct bus services available from major hotels and Tokyo Station to Tokyo Big Sight during large events.

Public transport & parking

Public Transport Recommended: Due to large number of attendees and limited parking, public transport via Yurikamome Line and Rinkai Line is strongly recommended. Rail is practical path through event crowds.

Day Pass Options: Tokyo Metro and Toei day passes do not cover Yurikamome and Rinkai lines, but combined passes including these lines available for approximately $10.

Parking: Tokyo Big Sight has paid parking with limited spaces, fee approximately $2.50 per 30 minutes, maximum $15 per day. Parking fills quickly during popular exhibitions. Nearby commercial parking available in Ariake area.

Taxi and Ride Share: Taxi from central Tokyo such as Tokyo Station or Ginza costs approximately $30 to $40. Ride share services operate in Tokyo.

Accessibility Transport: Yurikamome and Rinkai lines have elevators and escalators, and Tokyo Big Sight has barrier-free access with elevators to exhibition halls.

Accommodation areas

Ariake and Odaiba: Hotels within walking distance of Tokyo Big Sight including Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel and other business hotels, rates from $80 to $200 per night. Ideal for exhibitors and visitors seeking proximity.

Shimbashi and Ginza: Hotels in central Tokyo with direct Yurikamome access to venue, rates from $100 to $400 per night.

Tokyo Station and Marunouchi: Major hotel cluster with wide range of accommodation from $100 to $500 per night, with direct train access to venue via Yurikamome.

Shinagawa and Hamamatsucho: Hotels near Haneda Airport access and Yurikamome line, rates from $80 to $300 per night, convenient for international visitors.

Booking Advice: Accommodation should be booked well in advance as event coincides with other trade shows at Tokyo Big Sight and business travel peak in Tokyo.

Previous year’s highlights

Scale and Participation: Previous edition in May attracted numerous exhibitors across six specialized exhibitions and thousands of local government officials and public sector professionals, demonstrating strong demand for DX and disaster prevention solutions.

Disaster Prevention Focus: Regional Disaster Prevention Expo featured innovative VR fire escape experiences, VR disaster prevention experience vehicles and hands-on experiences wearing firefighting protective gear, with Tokyo Fire Department and other bureaus showcasing research and development achieved in collaboration with private companies.

DX Solutions Showcase: Local Government DX Exhibition showcased wide range of DX solutions including smartphone POS integration for public facilities, showcasing space saving and cost effective integration, along with AI, RPA and cloud services for municipalities.

Smart City Promotion: Smart City Promotion Expo highlighted circular economy business models, green factory initiatives and smart factory solutions, with companies like Macnica exhibiting smart city technologies.

Regional Revitalization Success: Regional Revitalization Expo featured initiatives for tourism promotion, local product development and community development, providing platform for municipalities to learn from successful cases.

Organizer Network: As part of RX Japan’s 101 tradeshows in 36 different industries, Public Week benefits from extensive network and experience in organizing B2B exhibitions, with official SNS providing latest information.

Official registration & tickets

Visitor Registration: Free visitor registration via official website at https://www.publicweek.jp/ja-jp.html with pre-registration recommended. Registration provides access to all six specialized exhibitions within Public Week.

Exhibitor Application: Exhibitor applications for booth space available via official website with package booth and raw space options. Contact organizer via phone and email for details.

Invitation Tickets: Invitation tickets are free but registration is required, with invitation available via organizer website and official SNS providing latest information.

Contact Information: Phone +81 3-6739-4110 and Email public-week.jp@rxglobal.com for inquiries regarding visitor registration, exhibitor applications and seminar programs.

Onsite Registration: Onsite registration available during event hours at Tokyo Big Sight West Halls entrance, with badge pickup for pre-registered visitors.

Group Registration: Group registration available for municipal delegations sending multiple officials, with streamlined process for badge pickup.

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