Interop Tokyo 2026 Attendee Guide
Dates, venue, highlights, and practical tips for Interop Tokyo 2026 — Japan's flagship networking, cloud, and security conference at Makuhari Messe.
Event Overview
Running since 1994, Interop Tokyo is one of Japan’s largest networking-infrastructure technology events. The 2026 edition is scheduled at Makuhari Messe, bringing together the latest networking gear, cloud platforms, cybersecurity tools, AI infrastructure, and data-center technology under one roof. The co-located Conference and Workshop program features technical sessions from domestic and international practitioners.
Key Facts
- Dates: June 10–12, 2026 (Wed–Fri)
- Venue: Makuhari Messe
- Expected visitors: 150,000+
- Co-located: Connected Media Tokyo, DXPO Tokyo
What to See
ShowNet — Interop’s signature live demonstration network — is built by interconnecting exhibitor hardware on site. Attendees can walk the infrastructure and see cross-vendor interoperability running in real time. For network and cloud operators, it’s a rare chance to validate architecture choices in the flesh.
How to Prepare
Pre-registration grants free admission (walk-in is paid). The most popular technical sessions fill up quickly, so monitor session booking from about two weeks before the show. Hotels around Kaihin-Makuhari sell out well in advance of the event — book early.