NEWS
News & Updates
- 2026.11.04 Program Guidelines for the “Exhibitor Pitch Contest” now available
- 2026.10.27 News Tokyo International Industry Exhibition 2026 is coming!
- 2026.10.20 News Comedian Yoshio Kojima joins as an ambassador
- 2026.10.20 Important Additional call for exhibitors announced
- 2026.10.20 Program “Exhibitor Pitch Contest” to be held
ABOUT
About TOKYO DIGICONX
An expo gathering the Digital Content × AI field in one place
Tokyo has a dense cluster of high-growth XR, metaverse, AI, Web3, and related-tech businesses, plus the content businesses essential to rich digital spaces.
To turn these strengths into growth for Tokyo's industries, we hold TOKYO DIGICONX (the 4th TOKYO XR, Metaverse & Content Business World), bringing these businesses and creators together and offering everyone diverse opportunities — new partnerships, wider sales channels, and information exchange.
Message from exhibitors
| Dates | January 13 (Wed) – 15 (Fri), 2027 |
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| Venue | Ariake GYM-EX |
| Organizer | XR / Metaverse Industry Expo Executive Committee [Members] Tokyo Metropolitan Government, XR Consortium, Metaverse Japan, and the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
| Admission | Free (advance registration required) |
CATEGORY
Exhibit Categories
From XR, metaverse, AI, and Web3 to anime, video, games, and music — a wide range of Digital Content × AI businesses and creators will exhibit.
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XR
- Production of AR/VR/MR, etc. (training, skills transfer, medical training, disaster drills, tourism experiences, games, etc.)
- Businesses using AR/VR/MR for the education sector
- Digital advertising
- Navigation systems
- Related devices and systems
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Metaverse
- Metaverse platform providers
- Metaverse space construction
- Conversational avatars
- Virtual meetings
- Virtual events
- Creators active within the metaverse
- Metaverse advertising
- Related devices and systems
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Web3 & Blockchain
- NFTs (artists, communities, authenticity verification)
- DeFi (decentralized finance)
- DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations)
- Traceability
- Local currencies and points
- Cryptocurrencies
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AI
- Automatic recognition
- Machine control
- Forecasting
- Automatic generation
- Quality control
- Content generation (text, images, audio, video, etc.)
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IoT
- Smart homes
- Smart factories
- Smart buildings
- Smart agriculture
- Autonomous driving
- Wearable devices
- Smart logistics
- Traffic management
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Other technologies
- 5G
- 6G
- Robotics
- Cybersecurity
- Big data
- Cloud
- Operational efficiency
- Automation
- CRM
- Communication tools
- Marketing automation
- Social media marketing
- Software development
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Anime & Video
- Anime production
- Anime creators
- Character design
- Anime planning
- Avatar production
- VTubers
- 3D assets and space production
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Games
- Game development
- Game creators
- App development
- Game debugging
- Other game-related
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Music
- Music production
- Music creators
- Artists such as DJs
- DTM (desktop music)
- Vocaloid
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Event Planning & Production
- Event planning
- Event production
- Stage design
- Stage construction
AMBASSADOR
Ambassadors
Aimi Sekiguchi, who works at the forefront of digital content × AI, and Yoshio Kojima, who will try out and share the latest technologies from a visitor’s point of view as our “beginner representative,” will help bring TOKYO DIGICONX 2027 to life.
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Aimi Sekiguchi
XR Artist
Since 2016, she has been active as an artist creating 3D paintings in virtual reality. She has received commissions for artworks and live performances from 13 countries worldwide, and her solo exhibitions held in the metaverse have attracted visitors from across the globe. Her work was selected for the VR section of the Venice International Film Festival, and her first NFT artwork drew major attention when it sold for approximately 13 million yen. In 2021, she was named one of the “Forbes Japan 100,” and she is currently expanding her activities as a Dubai government-certified artist.
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Yoshio Kojima
Comedian
Comedian. While a student at Waseda University, he began performing in 2001 as a member of the sketch comedy group “WAGE,” and went solo after the group went on hiatus. In 2007, he shot to fame with his catchphrases “Sonna no kankei nee!” and “Oppappii.” Today, in addition to appearing on TV and at events, he has expanded his activities to quiz shows and educational content for children, with a particular focus on explaining difficult topics in an easy-to-understand way. His bright, positive personality has made him popular with people of all generations.
EXHIBIT WITH US
Exhibitors Wanted
Exhibit at our trade show to pitch directly to decision-makers in Digital Content × AI — and turn it into new sales, meetings, and partnerships.
SEMINAR & STAGE
Seminars & Stage
Industry-leading speakers share the reality of solving real challenges. All stages, all three days, free. Details to follow.
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Photo by Takeshi Shinto Animation Film Director
Mamoru Hosoda
Date & time
Coming soon
Session title
Coming soon
Session outline
Coming soon
Profile
Born in 1967 in Toyama Prefecture. Joined Toei Doga (now Toei Animation) in 1991. Worked as an animator and director.
After leaving the company, he became a freelancer and directed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006), Summer Wars (2009), Wolf Children (2012), and The Boy and the Beast (2015). For Mirai (2018), he won the Annie Award for Best Independent Film and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. His film Belle (2021) was selected for the Premières section at the Cannes International Film Festival. His film Scarlet (2025) was selected for the Out of Competition section at the Venice International Film Festival.
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SHE Inc.Representative Director
Eri Fukuda
Date & time
Coming soon
Session title
Coming soon
Session outline
Coming soon
Profile
While still a student, she launched a web design course for women new to the field, with more than 300 people taking part. In 2015 she joined Recruit Holdings as a new graduate. In April 2017, at the age of 26, she founded SHE Inc., which provides career support for women. SHElikes, the company’s core business, has surpassed 250,000 cumulative registered members. She was appointed Representative Director and CEO in 2020.
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Writer, executive/Hundreds LLCRepresentative
Ami Otsuka
Date & time
Coming soon
Session title
Coming soon
Session outline
Coming soon
Profile
Born in 2001. Author and business owner, and representative of Hundreds LLC. In her fourth year of university, with no prior programming experience, she used ChatGPT to build an app every day for 100 days straight, and the record of that project became her debut book, published by Nikkei BP. She started her company while still employed, then went independent. In 2025 she placed third worldwide in the Buzziest Launch Award category of Shipaton 2025, an app development competition hosted by RevenueCat. She has been featured in Forbes JAPAN. She is currently based in Bangkok, Thailand, where she entrusts almost all of her work to AI. Her second book is scheduled for publication by Shinchosha in October 2026.
Official website: https://www.amiotsuka.com/
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COMING SOON
Coming soon
Additional speakers will be announced as they are confirmed.
While we strive to keep this information up to date, it is subject to change without notice. For details, please contact the TOKYO DIGICONX Organizing Office.
EXPERIENCE
Hands-on Programs
A hands-on corner to touch, try, and feel the latest AI and digital content. Details to follow.
UNI-ONE × AR Attraction
Program Overview
An attraction where you put on AR glasses and ride UNI-ONE, Honda’s hands-free personal mobility device. Experience a new way of moving, created where advanced mobility meets XR technology.
View details (Coming Soon)
Game Jam with Generative AI
Program Overview
A hackathon in which students form teams and use generative AI to take on the challenge of developing a game prototype over the three days of the exhibition. By making full use of AI, the program aims to create a new game development experience driven by free-flowing ideas.
View details (Coming Soon)
Additional hands-on programs will be announced as they are confirmed.
While we strive to keep this information up to date, it is subject to change without notice. For details, please contact the TOKYO DIGICONX Organizing Office.
PITCH EVENT
Pitch Event
We will hold a pitch event exclusively for exhibitors. Click here for details.
MEDIA PARTNERS
Media Partners
Companies and media that partner with the organizer on PR and promotion. To be announced.
ACCESS
Venue Access
Ariake GYM-EX
1-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo
https://www.bigsight.jp/organizer/buildings/gym-ex/
- BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), Ariake-tennis-no-moriapprox. 5 min on footFor details, please visit the Tokyo BRT website.
- Yurikamome, Ariake-tennis-no-mori Stationapprox. 5 min on foot
- Rinkai Line, Kokusai-tenjijo Stationapprox. 17 min on foot
TRACK RECORD
Our Track Record
Figures from the most recent event in 2026. TOKYO DIGICONX grows with every edition.
- approx.200cos. Exhibitors
- approx.8,000ppl Visitors
- 25 Sessions & hands-on programs
- 4.0 / 5.0 Visitor satisfaction
Last year had two business days; this year all three days are business days. With a new date range and expanded business-focused content, TOKYO DIGICONX keeps evolving.
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