01 How to explore CEATEC
CEATEC is one of Japan's largest comprehensive exhibitions of digital innovation, bringing together the latest technologies and solutions for social issues in one place.
Exhibits from a wide range of industries and fields fill the halls, and it is difficult to see everything in a single day, so preparing in advance is the key to a rewarding visit.
Preparation checklist
- Sort out the fields that interest you
- Decide in advance which themes you are interested in — AI, IoT, next-generation communications, robotics, energy, startups and so on.
- Look up exhibitors and conference sessions
- Check the "Exhibitor List" and "Conference Program" pages.
Listing the companies and talks you are curious about makes your visit go smoothly. Exhibitor List Conference preview - Check the venue map
- The venue is large, so knowing which fields are in which hall helps you get around efficiently. Exhibition areas
Before your visit
pan_tool_altCheck the exhibitor and session information in advance.
pan_tool_altList the fields you are interested in and the companies you are watching before you come.
On the day and after your visit
- pan_tool_altVisit the much-talked-about booths and hands-on exhibits before they get crowded.
- pan_tool_altAlternatively, narrow down the themes you want to explore and deepen your understanding by talking with exhibitors and asking questions.
- pan_tool_altJoin the conference sessions at the International Conference Hall and the talks inside the exhibition halls to keep up with the latest trends.
Recommended Sessions
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Wednesday, October 14, 15:30 - 17:00
Exhibition Hall 6T (Transformation) Stage
Next-Gen Talent Crosstalk (tentative)
Employees from semiconductor manufacturers answer questions from a panel of university students.
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Wednesday, October 14, 11:15 - 12:45
Exhibition Hall 6T (Transformation) Stage
Transformation: A Changing Society, Changing Learning, Changing You — Through Semiconductors (tentative)
A great opportunity to learn about the future and potential of the semiconductor industry, and the appeal of working at semiconductor-related companies.
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Friday, October 16, 12:45 - 13:45
Exhibition Hall 6T (Transformation) Stage
KOSEN x Semiconductor Engineer Career Session (tentative)
Graduates of Colleges of Technology (KOSEN) now working in the semiconductor industry share how the "monozukuri" (craftsmanship) and "kotozukuri" (value creation) skills they gained at KOSEN are put to use in the workplace.
Recommended Program
Blue-Shrimp Summit. — A Summit-Style Competition on the Future of the Ocean
At the Marine Digital Society Pavilion in the X (Transformation) Park, the final presentation of "Blue-Shrimp Summit." — a program that develops next-generation leaders — will be held. Student teams selected from across Japan will present proposals and works exploring the theme of "how to pass on the richness of the ocean to the future." It's an unprecedented summit-style program where the next generation, the ocean, and art intersect.
- Organizer:
- artTunes Inc.
- Cooperation:
- Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), Ocean STEAM Promotion Section
02 What is CEATEC?
- A place for co-creation
Not simply product launches, but opportunities for collaboration across industries
Where startups meet large corporations, and academia meets industry
- Future-oriented
Not only products you can buy today, but technology exhibits looking ahead to society three to five years from now
Many prototypes and technologies still at the research stage
- A focus on social implementation
Emphasis on "how social issues can be solved" rather than on technology for its own sake
Clear points of contact with the real world, such as the environment, healthcare and mobility
Why it is worth attending CEATEC as a student
From a career-building perspective
A chance to experience the real workplace!
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Industry research
At company booths you can talk directly with the engineers and staff working on the front line. You can get a "real picture" of a company that you will not find online or in brochures.
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Grasping technology trends
See, experience and learn about the latest technologies that textbooks and lectures have not yet covered.
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Networking
A place where you can also meet students of your own generation and young engineers. You may connect with future colleagues and people who inspire you.
From a research and study perspective
Experience how what you are learning is put to use in society!
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See research put into practice
See concretely how the technologies of your own field of study are being used by companies and in society.
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Hints for new themes
Conversations with researchers and developers can spark new ideas — "this theme might be interesting too."
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Feel the challenges of the field
Encountering the real challenges companies face helps you reaffirm the meaning and necessity of what you are studying now.
03 Society 5.0: the future society
Society 5.0 is a "human-centered super-smart society" advocated by Japan.
It is the fifth society, following the hunting (1.0), agricultural (2.0), industrial (3.0) and information (4.0) societies, and through the use of AI, IoT, robotics, big data and more it aims to achieve both economic development and the resolution of social issues.
CEATEC provides a place to experience and discuss the diverse technologies and services working toward the realization of Society 5.0.
Examples of Society 5.0 you can see at CEATEC
Society 5.0 may sound like an abstract concept, but at CEATEC you can experience concrete implementations.
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Medicine and healthcare
- Telemedicine systems: closing regional healthcare gaps
- Wearable devices: everyday health monitoring
- AI diagnostic support: lightening the burden on doctors and improving diagnostic accuracy
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Mobility
- Autonomous driving technology: reducing traffic accidents and supporting mobility for older people
- SDV (Software Defined Vehicle): integrating the optimal means of transport
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Agriculture and food
- Agritech: efficient production based on data
- Foodtech: sustainable food supply
- Distribution optimization: reducing food loss
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Energy
- Renewable energy: clean power supply
- Smart grids: efficient energy management
- Storage technology: stable energy supply
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Regional revitalization
- Regional strategy: raising the appeal of regions and solving their challenges
- Tourism DX: improving the visitor experience
- Disaster prevention and mitigation: building a society resilient to disasters
Why Society 5.0, and why now
The challenges Japan faces
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Labor shortages caused by
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Rural depopulation and
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Climate change and
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Intensifying global
competition
Solving these challenges with the power of technology while also achieving economic growth — that is what Society 5.0 aims for.
04 Exhibits we recommend for students
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Exhibition Hall 6
Next Generation ParkResearch presentations and prototype exhibits by universities, technical colleges and startups. Here you can encounter the challenges taken on by the engineers and researchers of the next generation.*Look for the pink booth decorations.
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Exhibition Halls 4–5
X (Transformation) Park / Global ParkThe latest solutions addressing social issues — the environment, mobility, smart homes and living, regional revitalization and more — gathered in one place. A source of hints for your studies and research.
See details of X (Transformation) Park See details of Global Park
05 Before you visit
- We recommend comfortable clothing and shoes that are easy to walk in.
- Photography inside the venue is generally permitted, but please be mindful of privacy — for example, check that no individuals appear in your shots. Some companies may also prohibit photography.
- When talking with exhibitors, briefly explaining your field of study and the themes that interest you leads to a more rewarding exchange.
CEATEC accepts group visits from schools.
Please apply using the "CEATEC 2026 group registration application form" below.
How to apply / how to enter
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Please submit the required information on the "CEATEC 2026 group registration application form" by 17:00 on Thursday, October 1.
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We will send you "admission badges" in advance, so you can enter directly with no procedures needed on the day.
06 Making use of your visit afterwards
The information you gather and the people you meet at the venue can be put to use in your later studies and activities.
Look up the technologies and companies that caught your interest, deepen your learning, and connect it to your future career.
