Japanese companies announce 2026 technology and industry exhibition participations

Various Japanese companies and research institutions have announced upcoming participation in technology and industry exhibitions scheduled for late 2026. These events focus on addressing social challenges such as aging populations, labor shortages, and digital transformation through advanced technology.

Key participants include Athena Technologies, which will showcase private AI solutions for high-security environments at AI Expo Fukuoka 2026. Ikegami Tsushinki is set to demonstrate pharmaceutical inspection equipment and AI-driven automation in Osaka. The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) will present research on robotics and sensing at CEATEC 2026 to address demographic shifts.

In the food and agriculture sectors, Takano Co., Ltd. will exhibit functional ingredients like Salacia extract at Food Development Expo 2026 and host a garden festival featuring its unique red buckwheat variety. Additionally, the Kagawa International Food Culture Forum 2026 will explore regional culinary possibilities through international collaboration.

Other notable announcements include NTT Docomo Business hosting its 2026 forum on AI implementation, IPTech Patent Corporation discussing the integration of generative AI in intellectual property services, and Studist showcasing AI-driven manual creation tools at Food Factory Week Osaka.