International Space Industry Exhibition (ISIEX) 2027 – Tokyo, Japan

• March 17, 2027
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• March 19, 2027
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What to expect

The International Space Industry Exhibition is one of Japan’s premier space business exhibitions and one of the largest space business exhibitions in Japan, bringing together robots and products specialized for space development and lunar exploration, rocket development and manufacturing, launch infrastructure, satellite utilization, and space-related services on the ground in the space-related market which is rapidly expanding in scale. The exhibition is organized by The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ltd and hosted for the first time in March 2022, with scope greatly expanded for second exhibition, making it Japan’s largest industrial exhibition to focus solely on space business.

Expect a hybrid event that offers business matching opportunities for companies offering robots and products for space development and lunar exploration, rocket development and manufacturing, launch infrastructure, satellite utilization, and space-related services. The event brings together companies, research organisations, universities and space agencies involved in space development and utilisation. Its scope includes lunar exploration, launch systems, satellites, manufacturing, ground infrastructure and downstream space services.

The exhibition is held concurrently with Disaster Prevention Industry Exhibition, G-Space EXPO, and Green Infrastructure Industry Exhibition in some editions, creating cross-industry synergy. Following successful conclusion of 2026 edition held in late January at Tokyo Big Sight, exhibitors such as NYK Group unveiled strategic roadmap for integrating maritime expertise with burgeoning global space economy through Space-to-Sea solutions.

You can expect around 800 plus organizations in recent space-related shows, with high international participation from Europe and Asia via EU-Japan Centre business missions.

Event dates

Event Dates: March 17 to 19, 2027

Venue Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.

Location: Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan.

Contact: springfair@nikkan.tech, official English site https://biz.nikkan.co.jp/eve/isiex/english/, organizer website https://biz.nikkan.co.jp/eve/isiex/

The International Space Industry Exhibition will take place from 17 to 19 March 2027 at Tokyo Big Sight, as confirmed by Space Business Mission to Japan announcement.

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Venue & exhibition site

Primary Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Specific halls used include East Hall 7, East Halls 8, South Halls, and East Hall depending on edition. In recent editions location is Tokyo Big Sight East Hall 7 Booth Number 7S-18 for exhibitors such as Tsubosaka Electric Co., Ltd., and East Halls 8 for Canon Electronics.

The venue offers large exhibition floors, conference rooms, and hybrid business matching areas. Tokyo Big Sight is accessible via Yurikamome Line and Rinkai Line, with South Halls and East Halls connected via internal walkways.

Facilities: The site includes exhibition booths, joint EU-Japan Centre booth in exhibition area with Japanese-language posters, and special zones for lunar exploration robots and satellite utilization.

Co-located Events: The exhibition is held concurrently with Disaster Prevention Industry Exhibition, G-Space EXPO, and Green Infrastructure Industry Exhibition, allowing visitors to explore related sectors.

Booth Examples: Booth Number 7S-18 for Tsubosaka Electric brightness box, Booth No.8S-02 for Orbray, and East Hall for NYK and Yusen Logistics joint exhibit.

Full event programme

The programme is designed as comprehensive platform for space development and utilization of various excellent technologies and services, including Japanese manufacturing, and leading to growth and expansion of space industry in Japan and world.

Main Exhibition: Exhibition from 10:00 to 17:00 daily, showcasing latest advancements in space technology, exploration, and commercialization. This exhibition offers unique platform for showcasing latest advancements.

Conference and Seminars: Space Business Mission from January to March includes pre-event in margins of ISIEX, with Day 1 exhibition 10:00 to 17:00.

Special Focus Areas:
Lunar Exploration: Robots and products specialized for lunar surface development, including AI-equipped swarm robots set to explore lunar lava tubes by 2028 from Chuo University.
Launch Systems: Rocket development and manufacturing, launch infrastructure, and hybrid rocket fuel utilization.
Satellite Utilization: Satellite operations, ground segment services, mission control solutions, and satellite data integration for maritime optimization.
Downstream Services: Space-to-Sea solutions, ground infrastructure, and sustainable operations.

Business Matching: Hybrid business matching opportunities for companies involved in space-related tech, with joint EU-Japan Centre booth.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

ISIEX features key players in space development, satellite operations, ground segment services, and related industries.

Industry Leaders: Representatives from NYK Group presenting Space-to-Sea roadmap, Canon Electronics exhibiting at East Halls 8, Mitsubishi Chemical contributing with materials such as regolith adhesion prevention coatings, thermoplastic resin CF composites, gas diffusion layers for fuel cells, neutron shielding paint, utilization of marine plastics for hybrid rocket fuel, and 3DP materials for space.

Academic Researchers: Faculty of Science and Engineering Professor Kunii from Chuo University showcasing swarm robotics technology for lunar lava tube autonomous exploration, and other university research teams.

International Speakers: EU-Japan Centre participants, Zenno Astronautics with superconducting magnetic torquer exhibited via ANA Trading, and Tsubosaka Electric with ultra-wideband LED-equipped brightness box LSB-1010SBW.

Space Agencies: Space agencies involved in space development and utilisation, including research organisations and universities.

Business Mission Leaders: Leaders from EU-Japan Centre organizing Space Business Mission exceptionally organized around two dedicated exhibition cohorts, ISIEX and Space Business Expo SPEXA.

Conference sessions & tracks

Conference sessions are organized as hybrid business matching and technical tracks.

Lunar Exploration Track: Discussions on lunar surface development, robots for space development and lunar exploration, and AI-equipped swarm robots for lava tube exploration.

Launch Systems Track: Rocket development and manufacturing, launch infrastructure, hybrid rocket fuel, and heat-resistant composite materials, specialty polymers.

Satellite Utilization Track: Satellite utilization, satellite data integration, real-time satellite imagery and IoT data to optimize global shipping routes and monitor environmental conditions.

Ground Segment Track: Ground segment services, mission control solutions, future of space infrastructure, sustainable operations, and international collaboration.

Materials and Manufacturing Track: Japanese manufacturing focus, including thermoplastic resin CF composites, neutron shielding paint, marine plastics for hybrid rocket fuel, and 3DP materials.

Downstream Services Track: Space-related services on the ground, maritime-space integration, and environmental monitoring.

Session times & schedule

Times based on previous editions and confirmed in final programme.

Daily Exhibition Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, with registration from 9:30 AM.

Pre-Event: Space Business Mission pre-event in margins of ISIEX includes exhibition 10:00 to 17:00 on Day 1.

Day One: Opening ceremony, keynote on global market for space development and utilization, and exhibition opening in East Hall or South Halls.

Day Two: Technical sessions on lunar exploration and launch systems, business matching sessions, and EU-Japan Centre joint booth presentations.

Day Three: Closing sessions on downstream services and sustainable operations, final business matching, and exhibition close at 17:00.

Concurrent Events: Disaster Prevention Industry Exhibition, G-Space EXPO, and Green Infrastructure Industry Exhibition run parallel with same hours.

Ticket types & registration

General Admission: Free with advance online registration required. Registration via official website https://biz.nikkan.co.jp/eve/isiex/english/ required for all attendees.

Visitor Registration: Online pre-registration allows seamless entry to exhibition and participation in business matching. On-site registration may be available with business card.

Exhibitor Registration: Exhibitor application via organizer Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, with booth options in East Hall 7, East Halls 8, South Halls. Booth numbers such as 7S-18, 8S-02.

Business Mission Participation: Space Business Mission to Japan participants have opportunity to connect with Japanese business partners and showcase solutions during 3-day exhibition at joint EU-Japan Centre booth with Japanese-language posters.

Special Invitations: For exhibitors to invite business partners, special invitations provided for premium attendance experience.

Overseas Delegation: EU-Japan Centre organizes dedicated exhibition cohorts for ISIEX and Space Business Expo SPEXA, applicants indicate preferred exhibition based on company’s products and services.

All pricing for visitors is free with registration, exhibitor pricing on request.

Registration deadlines

Visitor Pre-Registration: Advance online registration recommended at least one week before event to ensure entry and business matching. Registration portal remains open during event but early registration ensures access to conference sessions.

Exhibitor Application: Exhibitor applications typically close several months before event. For 2026 edition, applications closed in late 2025. For 2027 edition, apply via springfair@nikkan.tech.

Business Mission Application: Space Business Mission applications for ISIEX and SPEXA have separate deadlines, typically several months before March and May exhibitions. Check EU-Japan Centre website for exact dates.

Booth Confirmation: Booth numbers assigned after application approval, with exhibitor manual sent after confirmation.

Exhibitor list & major companies

ISIEX brings together key players in space development and related industries.

Major Exhibitors:
Canon Electronics: Venue Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 8, host Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.
NYK and Yusen Logistics: Jointly exhibiting Space-to-Sea solutions, presenting maritime-space integration initiatives including satellite data integration.
Mitsubishi Chemical: Exhibiting materials including regolith adhesion prevention coatings, thermoplastic resin CF composites, gas diffusion layers, neutron shielding paint, and hybrid rocket fuel.
Tsubosaka Electric Co., Ltd.: Exhibiting ultra-wideband LED-equipped brightness box LSB-1010SBW at East Hall 7 Booth 7S-18.
Orbray: Exhibiting at East Hall Booth 8S-02.
Zenno Astronautics and ANA Trading: Exhibiting Z01 superconducting magnetic torquer at ISIEX.
JAOPS Japan Operations: Participating with advancements in space operations, ground segment technologies, and mission control solutions.
Chuo University: Professor Kunii showcasing swarm robots for lunar lava tube exploration.

International Exhibitors: European companies via EU-Japan Centre, US and Asian space startups, and new-to-space MNCs.

Research Institutions: Universities, research organisations, and space agencies.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

Hall Layout: Tokyo Big Sight East Hall 7, East Halls 8, South Halls, and East Hall used for ISIEX. Floor plan includes exhibition area, conference area, and business matching area.

Zoning:
Lunar Exploration Zone: Robots and products specialized for lunar surface development.
Launch Systems Zone: Rocket development and manufacturing, launch infrastructure.
Satellite Zone: Satellite utilization, ground infrastructure.
Downstream Services Zone: Space-related services on ground, maritime-space integration.

Special Booths: Joint EU-Japan Centre booth in exhibition area with Japanese-language posters, and special booths for university research.

Concurrent Exhibition Halls: Disaster Prevention Industry Exhibition, G-Space EXPO, Green Infrastructure Industry Exhibition in adjacent halls.

Floor Plan Access: Available via official website https://biz.nikkan.co.jp/eve/isiex/english/ with booth numbers and exhibitor list.

Networking & business meetings

ISIEX offers hybrid business matching opportunities for companies involved in space-related tech.

Business Matching: Hybrid business matching for companies involved in space-related tech for robots, lunar exploration, rocket development plus manufacturing, launch infrastructure, satellite utilisation, and other downstream space-related services. Selected mission participants have opportunity to connect with Japanese business partners.

EU-Japan Centre Booth: Joint EU-Japan Centre booth in exhibition area with Japanese-language posters for European companies seeking Japanese partners.

Space Business Mission: Exceptionally organized around two dedicated exhibition cohorts, ISIEX and SPEXA, applicants indicate preferred exhibition based on company’s products and services. Mission includes pre-event and exhibition 10:00 to 17:00.

Networking Events: Evening receptions and business matching sessions organized by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.

Online Platform: Hybrid event setup allows online business matching for those unable to attend physically.

Industry sectors & highlights

Space Development: Robots and products specialized for space development, including AI-equipped swarm robots for lunar lava tube exploration.

Lunar Exploration: Lunar surface development, lunar exploration robots, regolith adhesion prevention coatings.

Launch Systems: Rocket development and manufacturing, launch infrastructure, hybrid rocket fuel, heat-resistant composite materials, specialty polymers.

Satellite Utilization: Satellite operations, ground segment services, satellite data integration, real-time satellite imagery.

Ground Infrastructure: Ground segment technologies, mission control solutions, future of space infrastructure, sustainable operations.

Downstream Services: Space-related services on ground, maritime-space integration, environmental monitoring, marine plastics for hybrid rocket fuel.

Materials: Advanced materials including thermoplastic resin CF composites, gas diffusion layers for fuel cells, neutron shielding paint, 3DP materials for space.

International Collaboration: International collaboration, global market for space development and utilization, growth and expansion of space industry in Japan and world.

Event rules & visitor information

Admission: Free with advance online registration required. Registration via official website required. Business card may be required for on-site registration.

Hours: Exhibition hours 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, with registration from 9:30 AM.

Conduct: Follow organizer instructions, no unauthorized commercial activities, respect exhibitor booths, and no photography restrictions in some areas.

Language: Japanese is primary, with English support at many booths and English website https://biz.nikkan.co.jp/eve/isiex/english/.

Safety: Follow Tokyo Big Sight safety rules, and disaster prevention exhibits include safety protocols.

Children: Business-focused event, children under supervision recommended, but open to students and researchers.

Media: Media registration via official website, with special access for press.

How to get there

Tokyo Big Sight is located in Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo.

By Train: Yurikamome Line to Tokyo Big Sight Station or Kokusai Tenjijo Station, then short walk to Tokyo Big Sight. Rinkai Line to Kokusai Tenjijo Station, then walk.

By Bus: Toei Bus and highway buses from Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, and Yokohama to Tokyo Big Sight.

By Car: Via Bayshore Route to Ariake Interchange, then to Tokyo Big Sight parking. Parking at Tokyo Big Sight limited and expensive.

By Air: Haneda Airport to Tokyo Big Sight via monorail and Yurikamome, or limousine bus. Narita Airport via Narita Express and Yurikamome or airport limousine bus.

Shuttle: Free shuttle buses from nearby stations to Tokyo Big Sight during large exhibitions.

Public transport & parking

Public Transport:
Yurikamome Line: Most convenient, direct to Tokyo Big Sight Station, 5 minute walk to East Hall and South Halls.
Rinkai Line: To Kokusai Tenjijo Station, 7 minute walk to venue.
Bus: Local buses from Toyosu, Shimbashi, and Tokyo Station to Tokyo Big Sight.

Parking:
Tokyo Big Sight Parking: Large parking lots available, but expensive and crowded during ISIEX. Rate approximately $10.00 USD to $15.00 USD per day.
Nearby Parking: Ariake area parking with shuttle, and nearby commercial facilities parking.

Recommendation: Public transport is recommended due to traffic congestion during ISIEX and concurrent exhibitions.

Accessibility: Barrier-free access via Yurikamome and Rinkai Line elevators and Tokyo Big Sight accessible entrances.

Accommodation areas

Ariake and Odaiba Area: Best for proximity to venue. Hotels such as Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel, Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba, and Hotel Sunroute Ariake offer rates $100.00 USD to $200.00 USD per night. Walking distance or one station to Tokyo Big Sight.

Toyosu and Shimbashi Area: Hotels such as Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu and Royal Park Hotel Shiodome offer $90.00 USD to $160.00 USD per night, 15 minutes by Yurikamome to venue.

Tokyo Station and Marunouchi Area: For those combining with Tokyo business, hotels in Marunouchi, Ginza, and Nihonbashi offer $120.00 USD to $300.00 USD per night, 30 minutes by train to Tokyo Big Sight.

Shinjuku and Shibuya Area: Hotels for those preferring central Tokyo nightlife, rates $110.00 USD to $250.00 USD per night, 40 minutes by train.

Narita and Haneda Airport Area: For overseas exhibitors arriving via airports, hotels near airports offer $80.00 USD to $150.00 USD per night with limousine bus to Tokyo Big Sight.

Early booking essential as event attracts many international visitors.

Previous year’s highlights

Recent editions show strong growth and focus on space business expansion.

ISIEX 2024 was held February 20 to 22 at Tokyo Big Sight West Halls, with Mitsubishi Chemical exhibiting heat-resistant composite materials and specialty polymers, hours 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

ISIEX 2025 was held January 29 to 31 at Tokyo Big Sight South Halls, with Chuo University research team showcasing swarm robotics technology for lunar lava tube exploration, and JAOPS participating with advancements in space operations. Zenno Astronautics and ANA Trading exhibited superconducting magnetic torquer.

ISIEX 2026 was held January 28 to 30 at Tokyo Big Sight East Hall 7 and East Halls 8, with Tsubosaka Electric exhibiting ultra-wideband LED brightness box, Canon Electronics at East Halls 8, NYK and Yusen Logistics jointly exhibiting Space-to-Sea solutions, and Orbray at Booth 8S-02. Exhibition details included dates January 28 Wednesday to January 30 Friday, location Tokyo Big Sight East Hall, website https://biz.nikkan.co.jp/eve/isiex/english/. Following successful conclusion, NYK Group unveiled strategic roadmap for integrating maritime expertise with burgeoning global space economy, presenting satellite data integration initiatives.

The exhibition was held concurrently with Disaster Prevention Industry Exhibition, G-Space EXPO, and Green Infrastructure Industry Exhibition, and was organized by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.

Official registration & tickets

All registration must be via official channels.

Official Website: https://biz.nikkan.co.jp/eve/isiex/english/ and https://biz.nikkan.co.jp/eve/isiex/ – Provides exhibition information, registration, program schedules, and exhibitor profiles.

Contact: springfair@nikkan.tech, organizer Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.

Registration Portal: Online pre-registration via official website, free admission.

Exhibitor Application: Apply via official website or springfair@nikkan.tech for booth in East Hall or South Halls.

Important: Pre-registration required for all attendees. Business card recommended for on-site registration.

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