AI and latest digital technologies on display at CEATEC show in Chiba

CHIBA – Artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge digital technologies are on display as the CEATEC international exhibition opened on Tuesday at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, joined by 821 companies and organizations from Japan and abroad.

“As societal challenges become increasingly complex, it is important not only to create new technologies, but also to change the future of industries, society and people’s lives for the better,” Takashi Niino, chair of the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, an industry group that organizes the four-day event, said in a speech at an opening ceremony.

Among the exhibitors, Mitsubishi Electric demonstrated AI technology capable of identifying abnormal sounds and human voices in noisy manufacturing environments.

Hitachi presented its efforts to improve the efficiency of social infrastructure operations, including railways and power systems, using AI, while NEC showcased a service designed to protect organizations from cyberattacks.

A record 246 startup companies and universities, along with 194 overseas firms and organizations from 31 countries and regions, are taking part in the exhibition, with more than 110,000 visitors expected to come.

The Japan Mobility Show bizweek 2026, hosted by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, opened concurrently at the venue. More than 200 companies and organizations, including automakers, are attending the event, providing opportunities for business discussions and collaboration.