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.
Full Program Released
Session Reservations Open
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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TSUDA Mitch
Open Data Spaces Chief Architect
2:30PM-4PM, Oct 15 The Value and Future of Connected Industrial Data in the AI Era
Innovation Platform Agency -
Dr. YORO Takeshi
Emeritus Professor, Tokyo University
3PM-4PM, Oct 16 Discussing the Future with AI Dr. Yoro -
BABA Asako
Creative Manager for New Business Development, Center for Innovation Management, Open Innovation Office
11:30AM-12:30PM, Oct 15 How to Maximize Your CES Experience: Insights from JAPAN TECH Exhibitors - Behind the Scenes of International Trade Shows -
Institute of Science Tokyo -
MATSUNO Yuriko
Executive Director
2PM-3PM, Oct 16 Luxembourg as a Strategic Hub for EU Business
Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office - Tokyo
Pickup Sessions
10/13 Tue
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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10:00 11:00
R3-141
Meeting Room 301
Toward Green Growth by Monetizing Environmental Activity Data
Organized by: Green & Digital Consortium
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10:00 16:30
HA-141
Convention Hall A
International Workshop Conference (Tentative)
Speakers: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and others
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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
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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
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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)
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14:00 15:00
R2-144
Meeting Room 201
Key Advances in Bluetooth® — Exploring High Data Throughput (HDT)
Speakers: Bluetooth SIG and others
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14:30 15:30
HB-144
Convention Hall B
Dentsu Lab
Sponsored by Dentsu Inc.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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12:45 13:45
ES-153
E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall
Mind the AI Gap: A High-Level Analytical Approach
Speakers: VALUENEX Inc.
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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
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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
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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)
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15:15 16:15
ES-155
E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall
The Show Must Go On:
When Edge AI Takes the Stage in Immersive TheaterSpeakers: Ariel Innovations Inc.
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16:00 17:00
PS-155
P Stage (PS), Exhibition Hall
Corporate–Startup Collaboration (Tentative)
Reverse pitches by VCs and CVCs, among other activities
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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
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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
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11:30 12:30
ES-162
E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall
Third Base Inc.
Speakers: Third Base Inc.
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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.
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13:00 15:00
HB-163
Convention Hall B
Regional Transportation DX (Tentative)
Speakers: TBC
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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15:30 16:30
ES-165
E Stage (ES), Exhibition Hall
The Future of Physical AI From Cars to Humanoids
Speakers: Mobileye Japan Ltd.
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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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