CEATEC 2027 – Chiba, Japan

• October 19, 2027
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• October 22, 2027
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What to expect

CEATEC is Japan’s biggest annual electronics event, the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies, and one of Japan’s most coveted tech conferences. The event brings together a comprehensive technology exhibition organized by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association and is held at Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo.

Expect a co-creation space for innovators that has grown to over 800 companies and organizations from Japan and abroad, with 821 companies in recent edition up from 810 previously, of which 338 are first-time exhibitors at 41 percent of total. The show includes 188 companies as startup and university research institutions in one edition, rising to 246 startups and university research institutions in latest edition, the highest since records began, suggesting the show is becoming a genuine launchpad for early-stage deep-tech.

Artificial intelligence takes center stage, with nearly half of exhibitors showcasing AI-powered innovations. Physical AI is in spotlight, with exhibitors demonstrating technologies that use AI to operate robots and machinery more efficiently at manufacturing sites, while other exhibitors cover disaster prevention and cybersecurity areas. The event features over 700 exhibitors, attracts over 100,000 visitors annually, and includes dedicated conference program with keynote speeches and panel discussions.

You can expect focus on AI and semiconductors as core themes, plus autonomous driving software, AI characters, microsurgery robots, blockchain-based fan engagement, interactive entertainment, and immersive 3D without glasses. The event is held jointly with Japan Mobility Show Bizweek, creating cross-industry opportunities.

Event dates

Event Dates: October 19–22, 2027

Venue Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, with Premium Time for special invitations.

Location: Makuhari Messe, 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba 261-8550, Japan.

Contact: +81 3-6212-5233, official website https://www.ceatec.com/

CEATEC continues for four days with free admission and advance online registration required.

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Venue & event site

Primary Venue: Makuhari Messe, 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba 261-8550, Japan. This is the main convention center near Tokyo used for CEATEC and Japan Mobility Show Bizweek.

The venue includes multiple exhibition halls, conference rooms, Next Generation Park, X Park, and Digital Mobility Society Pavilion. Hall layout includes booths such as 4H001-006 for university, 7H214-06 for financial AI, and 6H001 for mobility pavilion.

Facilities: The site offers exhibition halls, business meeting areas, VIP reception areas, media center, and food courts. The official website provides detailed information about exhibition, including registration instructions, program schedules, and exhibitor profiles.

Co-located Events: CEATEC is held concurrently with Japan Mobility Show Bizweek, organized by Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, creating combined attendance of 112,373 total registered attendance over four days in recent edition.

Full technology programme

The programme is organized as comprehensive platform to explore latest advancements in electronics, semiconductors, software, networking, AI, IoT, and robotics.

Main Exhibition: Over 800 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions in recent editions, with new exhibitor rate 42 percent and 340 new companies. Exhibitors from overseas 158 from 25 countries and regions.

Conference Tracks: Keynote speeches, panel discussions, CVC Reverse Pitch panels on collaboration between corporate venture capital and startups, and special sessions on AI future.

Special Zones:
Next Generation Park: Open to all visitors, no reservation required, featuring university and startup exhibits.
X Park: Includes Social Infrastructure with 14 exhibitors, R and D Strategy with 4 exhibitors, Industrial Transformation with 28 exhibitors.
Digital Mobility Society Pavilion: Booth 6H001 featuring mobility technologies.

Innovation Showcase: Includes AI characters, microsurgery robots, autonomous driving software, AI semiconductors, interactive entertainment, blockchain fan engagement, and immersive 3D without glasses.

Key speakers & industry leaders

CEATEC features thought-provoking keynote speeches and panel discussions with leaders from major Japanese and international technology companies.

Industry Leaders: Representatives from Sony showcasing five SIF portfolio companies including TIER IV specializing in autonomous driving software, LENZO developing AI semiconductors, Litpla creating interactive entertainment, Pictoria specializing in AI characters, and YOAKE entertainment developing blockchain-based fan engagement.

Startup Founders: Founders from record 246 startups and university research institutions, including Visual Semiconductor Inc. demonstrating immersive 3D without glasses, Nichia exhibiting advanced materials, and Korean Financial AI Startup Neurofusion showcasing Valley AI and CereFin AI ranked No.1 among 464 models on ForecastBench.

Corporate Venture Capital: Participants in CEATEC CVC Reverse Pitch panels discussing collaboration between corporate venture capital organizations and startups.

Government and VIPs: First day is invite-only in some editions, including reception with VIPs, government dignitaries, ambassadors, and exhibitor executives. Delegations such as Investment and Development Agency of Latvia organize high-level trade missions.

Academic Researchers: University researchers from Iwate Prefectural University, Defios Co., Ltd., and others presenting in Next Generation Park.

Technology sectors & themes

CEATEC offers comprehensive platform covering multiple sectors.

Core Sectors:
Electronics and Components: Advanced electronics, semiconductors, and visual semiconductor technologies.
Artificial Intelligence: AI applications, physical AI, autonomous physical AI, financial AI, AI characters, AI semiconductors, and AI-powered innovations.
Software and Networking: Networking, IoT, blockchain, and digital backbone of everyday life.
Mobility: Autonomous driving software, digital mobility society, and Japan Mobility Show Bizweek collaboration.
Robotics and Manufacturing: AI to operate robots and machinery more efficiently at manufacturing sites, including AI-supported robots that stock products on store shelves.
Disaster Prevention and Cybersecurity: Areas attracting growing interest with dedicated exhibits.
Industrial Transformation: 28 exhibitors focusing on industrial digital transformation.
Social Infrastructure: 14 exhibitors focusing on infrastructure resilience.

Emerging Themes: Immersive 3D without glasses, microsurgery robots, interactive entertainment, and semiconductor supply chain.

Sessions, talks & presentations

Sessions are delivered as part of CEATEC Conference.

Keynote Program: Opening keynotes by JEITA and major exhibitors on AI and digital backbone, plus government vision for Society 5.0.

Panel Discussions: CVC Reverse Pitch panels, Physical AI in spotlight panels, and autonomous physical AI discussions. Sessions on disaster prevention and cybersecurity.

Technical Sessions: Deep dives into AI semiconductors, visual semiconductor, blockchain fan engagement, and robotics.

Product Launch Sessions: Exhibitor presentations at booths such as Sony’s five startups, Hitachi showcasing physical AI for social infrastructure evolution with theme AI that goes into real world, and doubleO showcasing CELLTRACE NAND memory recovery forensic solution.

Award Sessions: CEATEC AWARD 2026 with major three departments minister awards, including cyber trust and matter compatible products.

Language: Most sessions in Japanese with some English, with international visibility track for overseas media.

Workshops & demonstrations

Workshops and demonstrations are hands-on and open to all visitors.

Next Generation Park Workshops: No reservation required, featuring university and startup demos throughout event.

Physical AI Demonstrations: Mitsubishi Electric demonstrating AI-supported robots that stock products, and other exhibitors demonstrating robots for manufacturing.

Immersive Technology Demos: Visual Semiconductor and INCERGO showcasing GF3D glasses-free 3D technology, allowing visitors to experience immersive 3D without glasses.

AI Voice and Forensics Demos: Plaud showcasing advanced AI voice recorder brand with high summary generation accuracy for meeting minutes reduction, and forensic solutions for NAND memory recovery.

Financial AI Demos: Neurofusion demonstrating financial data analysis and AI-powered reasoning tools at booth 7H214-06.

Startup Pitches: Sony’s SIF portfolio companies demonstrating autonomous driving, AI characters, and interactive entertainment in live pitches.

Ticket types & registration

General Admission: Free of charge with pre-registration required. Advance online registration ensures seamless experience. General admission ¥1,000 and students ¥500 if registering at gate without pre-registration in older editions, but current edition is free with advance registration.

Pre-Registration: Online via https://reg.ceatec.com with event ID and payment function. All attendees must complete advance registration via official website.

Special Invitations: For exhibitors to invite business partners and important customers, special invitations provided. Invitees not required to complete general visitor pre-registration and can enjoy premium attendance experience.

VIP and Invite-Only: First day invite-only in some editions including reception with VIPs, government dignitaries, ambassadors, and exhibitor executives. Delegation access via techUK and other trade missions.

Overseas Media Program: Exclusive paid option for exhibitors seeking international visibility, startups and SMEs expanding overseas, priced at JPY 330,000.

Conference Participation: Exhibitor conference sessions priced at JPY 550,000 per session, and companies applying only for online plan not exhibiting at CEATEC priced at JPY 1,100,000 per session.

All pricing converted to USD below where applicable.

Startup & investor opportunities

CEATEC is becoming genuine launchpad for early-stage deep-tech.

Startup Numbers: 188 companies as startup and university research institutions in 2024, rising to 246 in 2026, highest since records began, and 338 first-time exhibitors.

Sony Startup Focus: Sony spotlights seven startups at CEATEC, from AI characters to microsurgery robots, with five SIF portfolio companies.

Investment Programs: CVC Reverse Pitch panels where corporate venture capital organizations discuss collaboration with startups. Overseas media program for companies seeking international visibility and preparing for fundraising.

Trade Missions: Investment and Development Agency of Latvia organizing high-level trade mission with dedicated ICT industry stand, taking place from mid-October with exhibition at Makuhari Messe.

Innovation Platform: IPA Innovation Platform Agency participates, inviting visitors to help shape Japan’s AI future.

Funding Access: Delegations such as techUK secure exclusive access to first day and reception with investors.

Exhibitors & technology companies

CEATEC brings together 821 companies and organizations from Japan and abroad in recent edition.

Major Exhibitors: Sony, Hitachi with theme Physical AI for social infrastructure evolution, Mitsubishi Electric with AI-supported robots, Nichia exhibiting at event, Visual Semiconductor Inc. with immersive 3D, Cybertrust with Matter compatible products.

New Exhibitors: 340 companies, new exhibitor rate 42 percent, indicating strong renewal.

Overseas Exhibitors: 158 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions, including Latvia ICT stand, Korean Financial AI Startup Neurofusion at booth 7H214-06, and European semiconductor firms.

University and Research: Iwate Prefectural University, Defios Co., and many university research institutions in Next Generation Park.

Technology Companies by Sector: AI and digital backbone companies, semiconductor firms, mobility companies in Digital Mobility Society Pavilion, and social infrastructure companies.

Booth Examples: Booth 4H001-006 for university, Booth 6H001-01 for KINGWAYTEK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Booth 7H214-06 for Neurofusion.

Networking & business meetings

CEATEC provides co-creation space for 100,000 innovators.

Business Meeting Areas: Dedicated meeting rooms and business matching system via official app.

VIP Networking: Invite-only first day reception with VIPs, government dignitaries, ambassadors, and exhibitor executives for techUK delegates and similar delegations.

Trade Mission Networking: Latvian trade mission and other national delegations organizing business meetings.

CVC Reverse Pitch: Structured networking between corporate venture capital and startups on stage.

Overseas Media Program: Program contents and price JPY 330,000 for exhibitors launching new products and building media relationships.

Online Platform: Companies applying only for online plan can participate without exhibiting at physical venue.

Event rules & visitor information

Admission: Free with advance online registration required. Registration via official CEATEC website required for all attendees. Gate registration may incur charge in some editions.

Hours: Throughout CEATEC, hours 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Premium Time for special invitations.

Conduct: Follow organizer instructions, no unauthorized commercial activities, and respect exhibitor booths.

Safety: Disaster prevention exhibits include safety protocols, and cybersecurity areas are highlighted.

Photography: Photography allowed in most areas, but some booths may restrict due to prototype confidentiality.

Language: Japanese is primary, with English support at many booths and international visibility programs.

Children: Open to all visitors, but business-focused, so children under supervision recommended.

How to get there

Makuhari Messe is located in Chiba, near Tokyo.

By Train: JR Keiyo Line to Kaihin Makuhari Station, then short walk to Makuhari Messe. Also JR Sobu Line and Keisei Line connections. From Tokyo Station, take Keiyo Line rapid to Kaihin Makuhari, about 30 minutes.

By Bus: Highway buses from Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, and Yokohama to Makuhari Messe.

By Car: Via Higashi-Kanto Expressway to Wangan Narashino Interchange or Wangan Chiba Interchange, then to Makuhari Messe parking.

By Air: Narita Airport to Makuhari via airport limousine bus or train via Keisei to Makuhari. Haneda Airport via Keikyu and JR to Kaihin Makuhari.

Shuttle: Free shuttle buses from Kaihin Makuhari Station to Makuhari Messe during event period.

Public transport & parking

Public Transport:
JR Keiyo Line: Most convenient, direct to Kaihin Makuhari Station, then 5 minute walk to Makuhari Messe.
JR Sobu Line and Keisei: Connections via Makuhari Hongou and Keisei Makuhari.
Bus: Local buses from Chiba and Narashino to Makuhari Messe.

Parking:
Makuhari Messe Parking: Large parking lots available, but expensive and crowded during CEATEC. Rate approximately $15.00 USD per day.
Nearby Parking: Wangan area parking with shuttle, and AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin parking with shuttle on some days.

Recommendation: Public transport is recommended due to traffic congestion during CEATEC and concurrent Japan Mobility Show Bizweek, which together attract over 110,000 visitors over four days.

Accessibility: Barrier-free access via Kaihin Makuhari Station elevators and Makuhari Messe accessible entrances.

Accommodation areas

Makuhari Area: Best for proximity to venue. Hotels such as APA Hotel Tokyo Bay Makuhari, Hotel New Otani Makuhari, and Hotel Springs Makuhari offer rates $100.00 USD to $180.00 USD per night. Walking distance to Makuhari Messe.

Kaihin Makuhari Station Area: Hotels such as Hotel Francais and Mitsui Garden Hotel Chiba offer $90.00 USD to $150.00 USD per night with shuttle.

Chiba City Area: Hotels near Chiba Station, such as Hotel Metropolitan Chiba and JR Inn Chiba, offer $70.00 USD to $110.00 USD per night, 15 minutes by train to venue.

Tokyo Area: For those combining with Tokyo business, hotels in Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, and Marunouchi offer $120.00 USD to $250.00 USD per night, with 30 to 60 minutes by train to Makuhari Messe.

Narita Area: For overseas exhibitors arriving via Narita, hotels near Narita Airport offer $80.00 USD to $130.00 USD per night with limousine bus to Makuhari.

Early booking essential as event attracts over 100,000 visitors.

Accessibility

Organizers aim for inclusive access.

Venue Access: Makuhari Messe has barrier-free entrances, accessible restrooms, elevators, and priority viewing areas.

Transport Access: Kaihin Makuhari Station has elevators and accessible routes to venue. Shuttle buses include accessible vehicles.

Exhibition Access: Next Generation Park entry open to all visitors, no reservation required, with accessible aisles.

Communication: Japanese and English signage, plus pictograms, throughout venue. Information desk staffed with English-speaking volunteers via overseas media program.

Service Animals: Service dogs permitted in outdoor areas and exhibition halls with prior notification.

Previous year’s highlights

Recent editions show strong growth and focus on AI.

CEATEC 2024 opened on October 15 at Makuhari Messe with 808 companies and organizations exhibiting at co-creation space for 100,000 innovators, held concurrently with Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024. New exhibitors 340 companies, new exhibitor rate 42 percent, startup and university 188 companies, exhibitors from overseas 158 from 25 countries and regions.

CEATEC 2025 and 2026 saw focus on AI and semiconductors, with 810 exhibitors and nearly half showcasing AI-powered innovations, and 821 companies and organizations from Japan and abroad in 2026. Total registered attendance 112,373 over four days combined with Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026. Dates Tuesday October 13 to Friday October 16 2026, 10:00 to 17:00, venue Makuhari Messe.

Physical AI in spotlight with Mitsubishi Electric demonstrating AI-supported robots that stock products on store shelves, and disaster prevention and cybersecurity areas attracting growing interest. Sony spotlights seven startups from AI characters to microsurgery robots, including TIER IV autonomous driving software, LENZO AI semiconductors, Litpla interactive entertainment, Pictoria AI characters, and YOAKE blockchain fan engagement.

Innovation Platform Agency invites visitors to help shape Japan’s AI future, with free admission and advance online registration. The 2D era begins to end with Visual Semiconductor and INCERGO unleashing immersive 3D without glasses at CEATEC.

Official registration & tickets

All registration must be via official channels.

Official Website: https://www.ceatec.com/ and https://www.ceatec.com/en/ – Provides exhibition information, registration, program schedules, and exhibitor profiles.

Registration Portal: https://reg.ceatec.com with event ID and quantity selection. Admission free with advance registration required.

Contact: +81 3-6212-5233, organizer Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association.

Exhibitor Application: Exhibit at CEATEC 2026 via official site, admission free for visitors with advance registration, conference sessions JPY 550,000 per session for exhibitors, JPY 1,100,000 per session for online plan only.

Important: Pre-registration required for all attendees. Special invitations provided for exhibitors to invite business partners for premium attendance experience.

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