Comprehensive Trade Show for Cutting-Edge IT & Electronics

Tag : Computer And Electronics
The CEATEC JAPAN Organizing Committeeannounced today that CEATEC JAPAN 2008, the world's mostcomprehensive exhibition of cutting-edge information technology(IT) and electronics technologies, will be held at Makuhari Messein Chiba Prefecture for the 5-day period from Tuesday, September30, to Saturday, October 4. The sponsors of CEATEC JAPAN 2008 arethe Communications and Information network Association of Japan(CIAJ), Japan Electronics and Information Technology IndustriesAssociation (JEITA) and Computer Software Association of Japan(CSAJ).
As of July 16, a total of 538 companies and other organizations,including 165 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions worldwide,have registered to exhibit in 2,932 booths. On opening day, thetotal numbers of exhibitors and booths are expected to surpassthose of CEATEC JAPAN 2006. Approximately 210,000 visitors areexpected come to the exhibition.
At the same time in 2007, 502 exhibitors had registered, including146 exhibitors from 15 countries, for a total of 2,843 booths.
CEATEC JAPAN 2008 will announce to the world the latest informationon the new stage created by digital convergence under the keyphrases of "connecting people," "connecting technologies" and"connecting to the next generation. "
A New Stage of Connecting People
New generation networks will connect people, contribute to moreabundant lifestyles and open new business horizons. The year's showwill introduce a variety of frontline network standards, includingthe DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), which is now closer tohome than ever before with technological standards to link the NGN(Next Generation Network), high-speed PLC (Power LineCommunication), audiovisual (AV) equipment and PCs with in-homeLANs and information appliances.
Among the show's special exhibits, the HATS Plaza will demonstratethe interconnectivity of diverse network services. TheAccessibility Plaza will highlight information terminals andservices that facilitate connectivity by senior citizens and thosewith physical challenges. In the field of mobile networks, wheremany new technologies and services are being developed, the MobileComputing PLAZA will introduce WiMAX (Worldwide InteroperabilityMicrowave Access), a technology offering high-speed mobilecommunication, as well as the latest in mobile PCs.
In addition, as an official event of the Japan InternationalContents Festival (CoFesta 2008), CEATEC JAPAN 2008 will hold theLife Contents Frontier to introduce to visitors the role ofcontents in interpersonal communications, as well as the DigitalContents Business Park, a Special Exhibit designed to provide newbusiness opportunities related to digital contents production.
A New Stage of Connecting Technologies
CEATEC JAPAN 2008 will emphasize the importance of electroniccomponents and devices as sustainers of rapidly advancingrevolutionary technologies, as well as the cutting-edgetechnologies and products that create new industries and markets.
For the automotive industry, which is seeing new market growth,this year's show will feature the Automotive Square. This SpecialExhibit will bring together car electronics technologies that playa vital role in ensuring the performance of motor vehicles, andwill also be a place for IT, electronics and automotive companiesto discover new business opportunities.
In the Advanced Jisso System Showcase , visitors will encounter theJisso technologies that support the IT and electronics industries,making possible higher-performance and more compact digitalproducts.
Another Special Exhibit, the NIPPON Innovation Plaza, will promote" monodzukuri ," the concept that underpins Japan's technological innovation.This exhibit, made possible by the tie-up with and cooperation oflocal governments and organizations around Japan, will be devotedto furthering regional IT and electronics industries, supportingthe flow of information from regional companies and vitalizing bothcompanies and the regions in which they operate.
A New Stage of Connecting to the Next Generation
A Special Exhibit, Be Ready for the DTV Transition, will be openedto feed and respond to growing excitement around the full-scaleshift to digital TV broadcasting in Japan in 2011.
The Green IT Pavilion (tentative name) will be a new addition toCEATEC JAPAN designed as an activity to connect to the nextgeneration of environmental technologies. In addition to corporateexhibits, this pavilion will present its own environment-relatedawards and present prizes to outstanding university graduationtheses with environmental themes.
The Juniors & Kids Electronics Workshop (Saturday, October 4)will be held again this year as an opportunity for children andtheir parents to experience the wonders of electronics and fosternew technological talents for future generations. This year'sprogram will be expanded to allow more juniors to have fundiscovering monodzukuri . Also on the last day of the show, The All Japan Robot-SumoTournament will be held by the National Association of Principalsof Technical Senior High Schools to support the development oftomorrow's IT professionals. The Cross-Sector Interchange Pavilionwill connect students with companies by encouraging interchangebetween industry and university research institutions.
Numerous Government-related Projects
As a trade show representing the entire IT and electronicsindustries, CEATEC JAPAN provides visitors with opportunities tosee government organizations in action. The Ministry of InternalAffairs and Communications will open an exhibit by the NationalInstitute of Information and Communications Technologies. Exhibitsrelated to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry include theInformation Grand Voyage Project, Life Contents Frontier and aSpecial Exhibit by the New Energy and Industrial TechnologyDevelopment Organization (NEDO). JETRO BIZMATCH@CEATEC, a regularfeature of the show, will be held once again in 2008, organized bythe Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and offering avariety of programs to create business opportunities spanningnational borders.
Government organizations are also planning to actively use CEATECJAPAN 2008 Keynote Speeches and Conference programs to publicizeand report on their activities to a wide audience.
Highly Topical Keynote Speeches and International Guest Speeches
A total of 18 Keynote Speeches and Executive Panels featuringindustry executives and opinion leaders are being planned forCEATEC JAPAN 2008, starting on Tuesday, September 30, with a speechby Mr. Michiyoshi Mazuka (Chairman and Representative Director,Fujitsu Limited), Mr. Etsuhiko Shoyama, (Chairman, Hitachi, Ltd.),and Mr. Shigefumi Wada (President, OBIC Business Consultants Co.,Ltd.). These and other highly topical speakers will present to theworld through Friday, October 3.
On September 30, there will also be Special Guest Speeches by theExecutives from Intel Corporation and Microsoft Corporation.
The CEATEC JAPAN Conference is scheduled to offer approximately 150seminars throughout this year's show in Special Sessions, TrendSessions, Advanced Sessions, as well as technology presentationsunder the themes of Software & Solutions, Information Systemsand Communication Networks. Exhibitors will also present their owntechnologies, products and services in Exhibitor Seminars.