AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING EXPOSITION 2026 NAGOYA to be held from June 17–19

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The Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. (JSAE), chaired by Hiroki Nakajima, will hold the AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING EXPOSITION 2026 NAGOYA at Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) from Wednesday, June 17 through Friday, June 19, 2026.
Marking its 10th on-site exposition in Nagoya, this year’s exposition will be the largest ever, featuring 541 exhibitors and 1,118 booths.
As with the YOKOHAMA exposition held in May, the JSAE Special Exhibits will be organized under the theme:
The Future of Cars and Mobility Created Through Integration with New Technologies
— Automotive Technology Innovated Through DX and Co-Creation —
The exposition will feature special exhibits and presentations organized around three perspectives:

  • The evolution of the car enabled by DX
  • The evolution of society and services surrounding the car
  • The evolution of manufacturing

Highlights
Special Technical Presentation “Material Innovations for Future Mobility”
Under the theme “Material Innovations for Future Mobility,” this special technical presentation will introduce cutting-edge material technologies that are becoming key drivers of competitiveness in the automotive industry. As the industry undergoes significant transformation through electrification, digitalization, and carbon-neutral initiatives, experts will present the latest developments from multiple perspectives, highlighting the strengths of industrial clusters in the region.

Forum NAGOYA
Held concurrently with the exposition, Forum NAGOYA will offer on-site lectures covering the latest trends and future outlooks in automotive technology, the automotive industry, and related fields.

Immersive In-Vehicle Sound & Visual Experience
Following its popularity last year, the Immersive In-Vehicle Sound & Visual Experience returns in 2026.
Dolby Atmos® immersive audio and the vivid visual expression of Dolby Vision® transform the vehicle cabin into a home-theater-like environment. Visitors can experience a next-generation entertainment space where sound and visuals come together in unprecedented ways.

Exhibition of New Cars and Vehicles Featuring New Technologies
Taking advantage of the venue’s expansive exhibition space, the exposition will feature an Exhibition of New Cars and Vehicles Featuring New Technologies.
This interactive program brings together newly launched vehicles and vehicles equipped with advanced technologies, enabling visitors to learn about the technologies incorporated in each vehicle. Participating companies will also host Vehicle Highlights Sessions, where engineers and representatives explain development concepts and technological features directly to visitors.

Event Theme
The Future of Cars and Mobility Created Through Integration with New Technologies
— Automotive Technology Innovated Through DX and Co-Creation —
AI, Big Data, Cloud, Robotics—
The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technologies unlike any before. Through the integration of automotive technologies with emerging technological domains, new value, services, and mobility experiences are being created.
The exposition will showcase the latest technologies, research and development activities, and practical implementation examples that are shaping the future mobility society.

Exposition Scale

  • Exhibitors: 541
  • Booths: 1,118
  • Total Exhibition Area: Approximately 26,000 m²

Additional highlights include:

  • 229 first-time exhibitors
  • 5 world premieres (as of June 1)

The exposition is expected to attract approximately 30,000 visitors.
For reference, the 2025 exposition featured 475 exhibitors and 989 booths.

Exhibitor Press Releases
A list of exhibitor press releases (as of June 1) is available online.

Press Hour
A dedicated Press Hour will be held on June 17, the opening day of the exposition, providing priority coverage opportunities for members of the media.
Members of the press wishing to participate are requested to contact the Media Relations Office below.

Time Program
08:00 Media registration opens
08:25 (tentative) Press Hour begins
08:25–09:35 (tentative) Press Briefing (JSAE Special Exhibits Area)
09:50–10:00 (tentative) Opening Ceremony (JSAE Special Exhibits Area)
10:00 Exposition opens

Further details regarding exhibitors’ opening ceremonies will be announced at a later date.

Organizer

  • Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. (JSAE)

Supporters

  • Aichi Prefectural Government
  • Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
  • Tokoname City

Supporting Organizations

  • Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
  • The Japan Institute of Light Metals
  • The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers (SICE)
  • Japan Automotive Software Platform and Architecture (JasPar)
  • Japan Lubricating Oil Societies
  • Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ)
  • The Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence (JSAI)
  • The Japan Petroleum Institute (JPI)
  • Petroleum Association of Japan (PAJ)
  • The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEEJ)
  • The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE)
  • Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE)
  • Japan Aluminium Association
  • The Institute of Life Cycle Assessment, Japan (ILCAJ)
  • The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME)
  • The Japan Federation of Engineering Societies (JFES)
  • The Society of Materials Science, Japan (JSMS)
  • Automobile Business Association of Japan (ABAJ)
  • Japan Automotive Machinery and Tool Manufacturers Association (JAMTA)
  • Japan Automotive Service Equipment Association (JASEA)
  • Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI)
  • Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA)
  • Japan Auto-Body Industries Association Inc. (JABIA)
  • The Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JATMA)
  • Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA)
  • Japan Automobile Transport Technology Association (JATA)
  • Japan Deep Learning Association (JDLA)
  • The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan (ISIJ)
  • Japan Internal Combustion Engine Federation (JICEF)
  • The Japan Magnesium Association (JMA)
  • Mobility Service Association (MSA)

Media Inquiries
For interview requests and other media inquiries, including coverage arrangements at exhibitor booths during Press Hour, please contact:
SOARS International / Prospere
Attn: Masuda / Sato
TEL: 03-6419-3220
Mail: expo-press@jsae.or.jp

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