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TOKYO DIGICONX 2027

The Digital Content × AI business expo Call for Exhibitors

TOKYO DIGICONX brings together businesses and creators in growth fields — XR, metaverse, AI, Web3, games, video, and music — in Ariake, Tokyo, for exhibiting and business matching. We are now inviting companies, organizations, and creators to exhibit — to find new customers, hold business meetings, and meet partners.

Dates2027Jan 13 (Wed) 14 (Thu) 15 (Fri)All days are now business days this year.
VenueAriake GYM-EX(1-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
Exterior of Ariake GYM-EX
Exhibition fees Sole proprietors (creators, etc.)from ¥16,500 Small-scale businessesfrom ¥55,000 SMEsfrom ¥77,000 Large enterprises ¥165,000
Application GuidelinesPDF, 1.4MB Apply to Exhibit

TARGET / CATEGORY

Who Can Exhibit
& Categories

SMEs, sole proprietors (creators, etc.), and organizations doing business in and beyond Tokyo, in Japan and overseas

  • XR

  • Metaverse

  • Web3 & Blockchain

  • AI

  • IoT

  • Other technologies

  • Anime & Video

  • Games

  • Music

  • Event Planning & Production

GUIDEBOOK

Exhibitor Guidebook

This 14-page guide covers what this page cannot, including visitor profiles by segment and a total cost comparison with private trade shows. It is also ready to share for internal review.

Request the Guidebook

MERIT

Benefits of Exhibiting

Benefits for companies & organizations

Let visitors experience your work, and turn it into deals and partnerships

Give visitors keen on AI, XR, Web3, video, and music a hands-on look at your tech, services, and content, and build touchpoints for deals, co-creation, and hiring.

  • Generate meetings and leadsTurn booth experiences and card exchanges into real meetings and inquiries.
  • Showcase your tech and servicesPitch your development and initiatives straight to visitors keen on growth fields.
  • Find co-creation partnersField inquiries on tie-ups like joint development, PoC, and content use.
  • Boost recruiting and brandingShow your drive in advanced fields to lift PR, recruiting, and brand.
Business meeting at a company booth Technology exhibit at a company booth
Benefits for individuals (creators)

Turn your work, skills, and expression into corporate projects

Show your work and skills in person and build touchpoints with companies, studios, and event pros for projects and joint production.

  • Show your portfolio in personLet visitors experience your work in video, music, games, XR, and more.
  • Connect with companies and studiosMeet people who can bring project inquiries, joint production, and tech tie-ups.
  • Raise your profileBroadcast your creative work and projects widely.
Works on display at a creator booth Creator talking with visitors at a booth

LAST YEAR OVERVIEW

Last Year at a Glance

Last year's results (average per company)
Booth visits Approx.97
Business cards exchanged Approx.60
Business meetings Approx.13
Exhibitor satisfaction Approx.3.5 ／ 5.0

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.

See what's new

Survey

From the visitor survey

Most visitors come for business meetings and information gathering

The top reason for visiting is the “exhibition & business matching,” followed by hands-on programs, seminars, and stage events. Many visitors want concrete contact with exhibitors.

  • Through a diverse range of exhibitors, you can understand the industry from many angles.
  • You can meet interesting companies and individual creators.
  • I was satisfied with the speakers' talks and with gathering the information I came for.
From the exhibitor survey

Easy to connect with highly motivated visitors

Visitors have clear interests, and the event is valued for leading to demos, meetings, and leads. Exhibitors also expect promotion and networking through pitches.

  • Visitors are highly motivated, and you can sense the potential for business meetings.
  • It's easy to spend time explaining one-on-one, deepening visitors' understanding of your service.
  • You can expect lead generation, network-building, and promotional impact through pitches.
  • You can exhibit relatively inexpensively, so the cost-effectiveness is easy to feel.

Scenes from last year

Scene from last year's exhibition hall
Exhibition
Scene from last year's networking event
Exhibitor networking
Scene from last year's pitch event
Exhibitor pitch event

VOICE

Participant Voices
& Interviews

Past exhibitor interview video

“An encounter at the exhibition led to a business partnership and new deals. Being able to explain our technology while showing it in concrete form was a major benefit.”

“I was able to speak directly with companies and creators I don't usually get to meet, which opened up new possibilities for future projects and collaboration.”

SUPPORT

Exhibitor
Support

Support for awareness, matching & fundraising

01

Raising awareness

Create an “Exhibitor PR page” to promote your products and services. We also share tips like making your booth stand out and approaching visitors.

02

Matching support

We invite “buyers,” mainly from large enterprises, and steer them to your booth to spark meetings. On-site matching concierges help connect exhibitors and visitors.

03

Fundraising

We hold a pitch event during the show. Beyond prize money, winners get chances to raise awareness, secure VC/CVC funding, and form alliances. (Details on the official site once confirmed.)

FEE

Exhibition Fees

Category Booth type Companies in Tokyo Companies outside Tokyo
Small-scale businesses Business Booth ¥55,000 / booth ¥165,000 / booth
SMEs, organizations, etc. Business Booth ¥77,000 / booth ¥165,000 / booth
Large enterprises Business Booth ¥165,000 / booth ¥165,000 / booth
Sole proprietors (creators, etc.) Creator Booth ¥16,500 / booth ¥33,000 / booth
  • All fees include tax.
  • “Companies in Tokyo” means having a head office, branch, or other operating base in Tokyo. For sole proprietors, it means substantively conducting business in Tokyo.
  • If a large enterprise substantively participates in the management of a small or medium-sized enterprise, the application may be assessed as an exhibit under the “Large enterprises” category during screening.

FLOW

Steps to Exhibit

Explore

  1. Review the overview

    Check who can exhibit, the benefits, fees, and deadlines on this page.

  2. Review the exhibitor guidelines and terms

    Review the exhibitor guidelines and exhibition terms, which cover the details of the call for exhibitors.

  3. Attend a briefing session

    We walk through the exhibitor guidelines and PR plans, with time for questions.

Apply

  1. Apply to exhibit

    Organize your category, number of booths, and exhibit content, then apply via the form.

  2. Secretariat review

    We review your exhibit terms and content, and the secretariat contacts you if needed.

  3. Exhibit confirmation

    After confirmation, we provide the information you need to prepare, step by step.

Prepare & exhibit

  1. Finalize exhibit details

    Coordinate details such as exhibit content, equipment, power, and move-in/move-out.

  2. PR & meeting prep

    Publish your exhibitor information and prepare for business meetings.

  3. Event days

    Maximize your touchpoints through exhibiting, meetings, and networking.

PITCH CONTEST

Exhibitor
Pitch Contest

We will hold a pitch contest for exhibitors. It is an opportunity to reach a wide audience of visitors and industry professionals, and prize money will be awarded to exhibitors who deliver outstanding presentations.

Overview

  • A business pitch contest for TOKYO DIGICONX exhibitors
  • A new program in which presenters compete on the persuasive power of their presentations
  • Judged on the appeal and clarity of the presentation, not on company size or revenue

Point

  • Total prize money of 1 million yen
  • Visitor voting planned
  • Make the most of this opportunity to showcase your technologies and products
  • Participation in this contest is limited to TOKYO DIGICONX exhibitors.

Please consider exhibiting.

Early-bird benefits

First 50 businesses

Get two free optional decorations instead of one!Business booths only

First 100 businesses

Apply early and pick your booth location sooner!

Application GuidelinesPDF, 1.4MB Apply to Exhibit

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Regarding the eligibility (“SMEs, sole proprietors (creators, etc.), and organizations doing business in and beyond Tokyo, in Japan and overseas”), can companies outside Tokyo or individuals who have not filed a business registration exhibit?

Yes, you can exhibit. Please see the exhibitor guidelines for details.

What fields of business are eligible to exhibit?

Not just XR and the metaverse, but a wide range of businesses including AI, Web3, and content-related fields are eligible. If you're unsure whether you qualify, please contact the secretariat.

Could you explain the difference between the “small-scale businesses, etc.” and “SMEs, organizations, etc.” categories?

Among SMEs, “small-scale businesses” are those with 20 or fewer regular employees in manufacturing and other industries, or 5 or fewer in commerce (wholesale/retail) and services. Please see the guidelines for details.

Regarding the booth types (business booth and creator booth), can both companies and individuals choose whichever suits the content they want to exhibit?

Creator booths are limited to sole proprietors. If you exhibit as a corporation, you will need to choose a business booth.

What are the demographics of past visitors?

There is a strong tendency toward business professionals. * Please see the exhibitor guidelines for details.

What kinds of people (job types, titles, etc.) are expected to attend?

Based on last year's results, in addition to those involved in the XR and metaverse fields, people from a wide range of fields such as content are expected to attend.

Is it possible to hand out flyers in the aisle in front of our booth?

In principle, we ask that exhibits and demonstrations be viewed within your booth. However, if a large number of visitors gather and overflow in front of your booth — for example, forming a queue — we will take that into account. If such a situation arises, please contact the secretariat and we will help ensure smooth booth operation, including crowd control.

Are on-site sales allowed at the booth?

In principle, on-site sales are allowed. However, you must submit an application in advance. After your exhibit is confirmed, you submit the application through a dedicated system, and the secretariat checks in advance what will be sold.

Is it possible to exhibit on only two of the three days?

In principle, we ask you to exhibit and staff your booth for all three days. If exhibiting all three days is unavoidably impossible, we ask you to take measures so that visitors to your booth are not inconvenienced on the days you cannot attend (for example, posting a sign indicating the exhibitor is absent). Even if you cannot exhibit on the final day, the teardown work itself must still be carried out at the venue.

Regarding booth construction, I'd like to know what is included in the exhibit fee and what costs extra.

The base fee provides exhibitors with a booth equipped to the standard specification. Please see the exhibitor guidelines for details. If you need equipment beyond the standard (for example, lighting, speakers, or monitors), a list of add-ons available for purchase will be published as an options menu in the exhibitor manual distributed at the exhibitor briefing held after your exhibit is confirmed; you can then order the equipment you want from that list. For anything else, please contact the secretariat.

About priority vehicle passes on setup day.

We will provide details on the specific times and how vehicle passes are issued after your exhibit is confirmed.

What are the teardown hours on the final day?

We will share this as soon as the official schedule is set.

Whom should I contact with questions about exhibiting?

Please direct inquiries to the exhibitor secretariat below.
TOKYO DIGICONX Organizing Office
Tel: 03-5510-4515 / Email: tokyo.digiconx@event-reg.jp
* For email inquiries, please allow up to two business days for a reply.

DOCUMENTS

Documents

Application GuidelinesPDF, 1.4MB Exhibitor FlyerPDF, 2.2MB

BRIEFING

Exhibitor Briefing

Overview

We hold an Exhibitor Briefing for businesses considering exhibiting at the show. We explain the benefits of exhibiting, key points for preparation, and the business matching opportunities available, and answer any questions or concerns you may have. Please join us as you weigh up taking part.

Program

  1. Overview of the event
  2. Visitor figures from past editions
  3. Next steps for exhibiting
  4. Guidance on booth construction
  5. Q&A

…and more

Schedule

Session 1EndedThursday, August 27, 202613:30–14:30
Session 2EndedFriday, September 18, 202613:30–14:30
Apply for the briefing