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Learn from the Industry Leaders Driving Transformation

The theme of CEATEC 2026 is “Transformation.” At the conference, leading speakers from across the industry come together for a wide range of sessions covering societal challenges, industry inflection points, and technological frontiers. We encourage you to review the program in advance — built around the latest trends and key issues — as you plan your visit.

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August 27 (Thu), 2026, 10:00 (JST)

Five perspectives on transformation reveal where the industry stands today—and where it’s headed next.

CEATEC 2026 explores five themes — societal challenges, future vision, technology, global trends, and next-generation leadership — through discussions and practices led by industry pioneers. Each theme offers insights you can apply directly to business strategy, executive decision-making, and business design.

  1. Solve Social Issues

    By fostering collaboration between technology and a diverse range of stakeholders, we will explore pathways toward a sustainable society in response to the challenges facing our daily lives and industries.

  2. Create the Future

    We go beyond existing conventions and frameworks to envision new values and ways of organizing society. Looking ahead to what lies beyond change, we share the ideas and challenges that will shape the future.

  3. Master Technology

    We explore the insights that underpin cutting-edge research, development, and manufacturing. We delve deeply into the essence and potential of technology, offering a vision for its further evolution and societal implementation.

  4. Understand Global Trends

    We take a multifaceted look at the innovations and changes in industrial structures taking place around the world. We analyze global trends and provide insights into key issues for the future.

  5. Encourage the Next Generation

    We support the next generation of leaders and those taking on new challenges. Through interaction that transcends generations and roles, we are paving the way for the future.

The Sessions

Keynote and featured sessions shaping the industry’s present and future.

In addition to the sessions previewed on this page, all remaining session and stage topics, along with speaker details, will be released at the same time.

Pickup Speakers

Pickup Sessions

10/13 Tue
  1. 10:00 11:30

    HB-131

    Convention Hall B

    “Beyond Just Watching: Toward a New Experience. —The Future of ‘Immersive Entertainment’ in Stadiums and Arenas—” (Tentative Title)

    Advanced use cases leveraging technology will be introduced.

    Speakers: NTT DOCOMO and others

  2. 12:00 13:00

    R3-132

    Meeting Room 301

    Current State and Future Outlook of Generative AI Utilization

    Speakers: Members of the JEITA Software Business Committee

  3. 12:00 14:00

    HA-132

    Convention Hall A

    The Future of Agentic AI and Data Infrastructure — Open Data Spaces and the Technology Strategy for AI-Native Management

    Sponsored by New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)

    Planned by: Automotive and Battery Traceability Center (ABtC)

  4. 12:30 13:30

    ES-132

    E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall

    Building the Future of Healthcare with Japan’s Largest PHR Platform Designed for Secondary Use

    Speakers: Arteryex Inc.

  5. 13:00 13:45

    HB-132

    Convention Hall B

    Envisioning Japan’s Future Society

    How will society, companies, and employees change in the era ahead? A dialogue between leaders from industry.

    Speakers: Takashi Niino, Chairman of JEITA, and others

  6. 13:30 14:30

    R3-133

    Meeting Room 301

    Who Will Capture Value from Network for AI?

    Organized by: Communications and Information Network Association of Japan (CIAJ)

    Speakers: Professor Akihiro Nakao, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, and others

  7. 14:00 15:00

    ES-133

    E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall

    Start in Fukushima. Change the World. -Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework and F-REI: Opening New Frontiers for Startup Challenges-

    Speakers: Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework Promotion Organization and others

  8. 14:30 15:30

    HA-133

    Convention Hall A

    Driving Industrial Transformation through Semiconductors (Tentative)

    Future outlook presented by semiconductor-user companies

    Organized by: RISE-A

  9. 15:30 16:30

    ES-134

    E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall

    The future opened up by the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System "Michibiki" and the forefront of its utilization

    Speakers: Secretariat for the Promotion of Space Development Strategy, Cabinet Office, and others

  10. 16:00 17:00

    HA-134

    Convention Hall A

    Industrial Competitiveness in Physical AI and Japan’s Path to Success (Tentative)

    Speakers: Members of the JEITA Technology Strategy Committee (Toshiba, NEC, Hitachi, and others)

  11. 16:00 17:00

    R2-134

    Meeting Room 201

    The Front Lines of AI and Cybersecurity

    Discussion on corporate IT and OT security

    Speakers: GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Nozomi Networks, Inc., NEC Security, and others

10/14 Wed
  1. 10:00 11:00

    R2-141

    Meeting Room 201

    From Disaster Realities to a Connected Medical Infrastructure: New Options for Home Healthcare Enabled by Portable Power Stations and EV Power Supply

    Speakers: Members of the JEITA Healthcare Industry Committee

  2. 10:00 11:00

    R3-141

    Meeting Room 301

    Toward Green Growth by Monetizing Environmental Activity Data

    Organized by: Green & Digital Consortium

  3. 10:00 16:30

    HA-141

    Convention Hall A

    International Workshop Conference (Tentative)

    Speakers: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and others

  4. 10:30 16:00

    ES-141

    E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall

    Session by LBMA Japan

    Organized by: LBMA Japan

    Speakers: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and others

  5. 11:15 12:45

    TS-142

    T Stage (TS), Exhibition Hall

    The Semiconductor Industry: Gaining Momentum — How Semiconductors Are Changing Society and Connecting Learning to Work —

    Organized by: JEITA Semiconductor Board

  6. 13:00 16:00

    R3-143

    Meeting Room 301

    NEDO Seminar: “Beyond a Connected Future — Cutting-Edge Infrastructure Technologies Supporting Next-Generation Digital Platforms”

    Organized by: New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)

  7. 14:00 15:00

    R2-144

    Meeting Room 201

    Key Advances in Bluetooth® — Exploring High Data Throughput (HDT)

    Speakers: Bluetooth SIG and others

  8. 14:30 15:30

    HB-144

    Convention Hall B

    Dentsu Lab

    Sponsored by Dentsu Inc.

  9. 16:00 17:30

    HB-145

    Convention Hall B

    Dawn of the AI Home Era: Next-Generation Smart Homes Enabled by Matter and Aliro

    Speakers: Connectivity Standards Alliance, X-HEMISTRY, and others

10/15 Thu
  1. 10:15 11:15

    ES-151

    E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall

    No Compromise on Security or Performance — Secure AI-driven Software Development with Fixstars Vega

    Speakers: Fixstars Corporation

  2. 11:30 12:30

    ES-152

    E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall

    How to Maximize Your CES Experience: Insights from JAPAN TECH Exhibitors - Behind the Scenes of International Trade Shows -

    Speakers: Jikan Techno, Space One, Institute of Science Tokyo, and Creative Vision Inc.

  3. 12:15 13:15

    XS-152

    X Stage (XS), Exhibition Hall

    EU session - Innovation Procurement: Supporting Startups through Public Procurement - Panel Discussion with EU-Japan Perspectives
  4. 12:45 13:45

    ES-153

    E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall

    Mind the AI Gap: A High-Level Analytical Approach

    Speakers: VALUENEX Inc.

  5. 13:00 14:00

    R2-153

    Meeting Room 201

    The “Invisible Heroes” Powering the Future of Mobility

    Speakers: Professor Masayoshi Yamamoto, Nagoya University, and others

  6. 14:00 15:00

    ES-154

    E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall

    The Evolution of Anritsu’s Measurement Technologies and the Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing — Ariphas: The World’s First Transmission NIR System for 100% Tablet Inspection —

    Speakers: Anritsu Corporation

  7. 14:30 16:00

    HB-154

    Convention Hall B

    The Value and Future of Connected Industrial Data in the AI Era

    Organized by: JEITA Digital Ecosystem Study Group

    Speakers: Digital Agency; Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; and others (tentative)

  8. 15:15 16:15

    ES-155

    E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall

    The Show Must Go On:
    When Edge AI Takes the Stage in Immersive Theater

    Speakers: Ariel Innovations Inc.

  9. 16:00 17:00

    PS-155

    P Stage (PS), Exhibition Hall

    Corporate–Startup Collaboration (Tentative)

    Reverse pitches by VCs and CVCs, among other activities

  10. 16:30 17:30

    HB-155

    Convention Hall B

    Can a 'Blue Silicon Valley' be created in Japan's seas?

    Speakers: The Bank of Kochi, Carbide Ventures, Kyokuyo, Fujitsu, and others

10/16 Fri
  1. 10:00 11:00

    HA-161

    Convention Hall A

    Management Says “It’s Working,” the Front Line Says “It’s Not Moving Forward”: A Survey of 1,000 Reveals the Innovation Divide in Large Enterprises (Tentative title)

    Collaboration with: NewsPicks

  2. 11:30 12:30

    ES-162

    E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall

    Third Base Inc.

    Speakers: Third Base Inc.

  3. 12:45 13:45

    ES-163

    E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall

    Can AI Truly Transform Real-World Operations? Beyond Society 5.0.

    Speakers: Vantiq Inc.

  4. 13:00 15:00

    HB-163

    Convention Hall B

    Regional Transportation DX (Tentative)

    Speakers: TBC

  5. 14:00 15:00

    ES-164

    E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall

    Luxembourg as a Strategic Hub for EU Business

    Speakers: Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office in Tokyo

  6. 14:30 16:00

    HA-164

    Convention Hall A

    Orbiting Tomorrow: The Future Society Built on LEO Satellite Networks (Tentative)

    Discussion on advances in non-terrestrial networks (NTN), government initiatives, and new business opportunities

    Organized by: Communications and Information Network Association of Japan (CIAJ)

  7. 15:00 16:00

    R2-163

    Meeting Room 201

    Discussing the Future with AI Dr. Yoro

    Speakers: Professor Emeritus Takeshi Yoro, The University of Tokyo; Professor Michitaka Hirose, Tokyo University of Technology; and others

  8. 15:30 16:30

    HB-164

    Convention Hall B

    What Does Exploring the Future Bring Us in an Age Beyond Comprehension?

    Organized by: JEITA Design Committee

  9. 15:30 16:30

    ES-165

    E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall

    The Future of Physical AI From Cars to Humanoids

    Speakers: Mobileye Japan Ltd.

  10. 16:45 17:45

    HB-165

    Convention Hall B

    How Do Intangible Assets Create Corporate Value?

    Speakers: NEC, and others

Next

8 27

Thu

10:00-

Full Conference Program Released

In addition to the sessions previewed on this page, all remaining session and stage topics, along with speaker details, will be released at the same time.

Session Reservations Open

In conjunction with visitor registration, you’ll be able to reserve seats for the sessions that interest you. Seating is limited, so we recommend reserving early.

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