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Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) is one of Japan's largest international exhibition centers, located in Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo. It is famous for its iconic inverted triangular conference tower and boasts excellent accessibility, being within walking distance of the Yurikamome Line's "Tokyo Big Sight Station" and the Rinkai Line's "Kokusai-Tenjijo Station." With its vast East, West, and South Exhibition Halls, it is a major hub attracting numerous business professionals from around the world.

In September 2026, Tokyo Big Sight will host a packed schedule of exhibitions showcasing cutting-edge technologies and solutions that will drive the transformation of the manufacturing industry. Here are some of the must-see exhibitions where you can experience the future of the industry!

You can find those events on our website! Please check it out!

1. International Logistics Exhibition 2026

Exhibition Overview

The International Logistics Exhibition is Asia's largest specialized trade show, bringing together the latest equipment, systems, and information services related to logistics and supply chain management. Logistical efficiency is an inseparable and crucial element in optimizing supply chains for manufacturing companies. Looking beyond the "Logistics 2024 Problem," the exhibition will feature numerous exhibits of automated guided vehicles (AGVs/AMRs), automated warehouse systems, and AI-powered dispatch and inventory optimization solutions.

• Date:September 8, 2026 (Tue) – September 11, 2026 (Fri)
• venue:Tokyo Big Sight

2. Foundry Tech + Expo 2026

Exhibition Overview

Foundry Tech + Expo is a specialized exhibition focused on casting technology and related materials and equipment.

The presentation will cover labor-saving measures and the introduction of digital technologies (such as sand mold making using 3D printers) in the materials processing industry, as well as recycling technologies and high-performance release agents aimed at reducing environmental impact.

• Date:September 9th (Wed) to September 11th (Fri) 2026
• venue:Tokyo Big Sight South Hall

3. Thermotec 2026 (The 9th International Industrial Furnace and Related Equipment Exhibition)

Exhibition Overview

Thermotec is a comprehensive exhibition of industrial furnaces and thermal technologies held every four years. It specializes in technologies for utilizing "thermal energy," which is fundamental to manufacturing industries such as metalworking, chemicals, and glass, as well as environmental measures. The main theme is "decarbonization and carbon neutrality" of heat treatment processes, and the exhibition brings together combustion technologies using hydrogen and ammonia, highly efficient electric furnaces, and waste heat recovery systems.

• Date:September 9th (Wed) to September 11th (Fri) 2026
• venue:Tokyo Big Sight South Hall

*Please be sure to check the calendar, register in advance, and visit Tokyo Big Sight.

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