Information was checked on the official websites on Oct 14–15. Prices and deadlines can change, so please check each official site before you go.
List
| No | Event | Dates | Venue | Entry | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOKYO STARTUP LINK Pitch Event (startups solving social issues) | Oct 19 | TIB (Yurakucho) | Free (registration) | Japanese only |
| 2 | Treasure Data Connected World 2026 (customer data and AI conference) | Oct 20 | ANA InterContinental Tokyo | Free (registration) | Not stated |
| 3 | Library Fair & Forum 2026 (products and services for libraries) | Oct 20–22 | PACIFICO Yokohama | Free (no registration) | Not stated |
| 4 | Construction Xross 2026 (construction technology) | Oct 20–21 | Sunshine City | Free (registration available) | Not stated |
| 5 | Japan IT Week Autumn 2026 (IT, DX, AI, e-commerce) | Oct 21–23 | Makuhari Messe | Free if registered by Oct 20 | English site |
| 6 | ad:tech tokyo 2026 (international marketing conference) | Oct 21–23 | Tokyo Midtown | Paid (from JPY 11,000) | English site |
| 7 | Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo (cybersecurity exhibition and seminars) | Oct 21–23 | TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center | Free (registration) | English page |
| 8 | SAISON Technology Days 2026 (data integration and AI) | Oct 21 | Tokyo International Forum | Free (registration) | Not stated |
| 9 | TEXFUTURE TOKYO (functional textiles and materials) | Oct 21–22 | Tokyo International Forum | Free (registration) | Not stated |
| 10 | FOODBIZ SUMMIT 2026 (packaging and restaurant supplies) | Oct 21–22 | Tokyo International Forum | Free (registration) | Not stated |
| 11 | Sign & Display Show (signage and display materials and equipment) | Oct 21–23 | Ariake GYM-EX | Free (registration) | Not stated |
| 12 | Venture Café Thursday Gathering #401 (startups and investors) | Oct 22 | CIC Tokyo (Toranomon) | Registration; fee not stated | English sessions |
“English site” and “English page” mean the official website is available in English. Whether exhibitors at their booths speak English depends on each company.
1. TOKYO STARTUP LINK Pitch Event #1
Startups working on social issues present their businesses (a Tokyo Metropolitan Government program). This edition focuses on digital transformation and well-being in the workplace. It is aimed at executives and managers of small and mid-sized companies, new-business teams at large companies, and support organizations.
- When: Oct 19 (Mon), 18:00–20:30
- Where: TIB, 2F ROOM. 1 min walk from JR Yurakucho Station (Kyobashi Exit). Also streamed online
- Entry: Free, registration required by Oct 18 (Sun) 17:00. Capacity 100
- English: The official page is in Japanese only
- Official site: https://shakaikadai.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/pitch/event01.html
- Getting there: TIB / Hotels nearby
2. Treasure Data Connected World 2026
A conference on customer data platforms (CDP) and AI, organized by Treasure AI. The official site says 4,000 people will attend. It is aimed at executives, business leaders, and people in marketing, digital transformation and data.
- When: Oct 20 (Tue). Reception from 9:00, opening at 9:50, ending around 18:30 (networking reception 18:40–19:40)
- Where: ANA InterContinental Tokyo. About 1 min walk from Tameike-sanno Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line), Exit 13
- Entry: Free, registration required by Oct 19 (Mon) 16:00. Walk-ins without registration are not accepted as a rule. After registering, you also need to sign up for sessions on the My Page sent by email
- English: Not stated on the official site
- Official site: https://www.treasure.ai/ja/connected-world/
- Getting there: ANA InterContinental Tokyo / Hotels nearby
3. Library Fair & Forum 2026 (Toshokan Sogoten)
An exhibition of products and services for libraries, with forums and poster sessions. Now in its 28th year, it calls itself the largest convention of the library world in Japan. The official site says anyone interested in libraries can attend.
- When: Oct 20 (Tue) – 22 (Thu), 10:00–18:00
- Where: PACIFICO Yokohama, Hall C and Annex Hall. 5 min walk from Minatomirai Station (Minatomirai Line)
- Entry: Free. No advance procedure is needed (the organizer recommends creating an account on its website)
- English: Not stated on the official site
- Official site: https://www.libraryfair.jp/
- Getting there: PACIFICO Yokohama / Hotels nearby
4. Construction Xross 2026 (Construction Technology Exhibition Kanto)
An exhibition of new construction technology, methods, products and services, organized by Nikkan Kensetsu Kogyo Shimbun. More than 250 companies and organizations exhibit, with stage programs and a photo exhibition. For people in construction, civil engineering and building services.
- When: Oct 20 (Tue) – 21 (Wed), 10:00–17:00 (until 16:00 on Oct 21)
- Where: Sunshine City, Exhibition Halls B, C and D (Bunka Kaikan Building). About 3 min walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line), Exits 6/7, via the underground passage
- Entry: Free. Registering in advance lets you enter smoothly
- English: Not stated on the official site
- Size: More than 250 exhibitors (from the venue’s event page)
- Official site: https://www.decn.co.jp/kengi2026/
- Getting there: Sunshine City / Hotels nearby
5. Japan IT Week Autumn 2026
A group of IT trade shows held together, covering IT, digital transformation, AI, security, e-commerce and sales and marketing technology (organized by RX Japan). Japan DX & AX Week, Sales & Digital Marketing Week and EC & Retail Week run at the same time. For people in IT, digital transformation, sales, marketing and e-commerce.
- When: Oct 21 (Wed) – 23 (Fri), 10:00–17:00
- Where: Makuhari Messe, Halls 1–8, Chiba. About 5 min walk from JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station (South Exit, Keiyo Line)
- Entry: Visitor registration required. Free if you register by Oct 20 (Tue); JPY 5,500 (tax included) after that. A free VIP registration is available for general managers and above
- English: English website
- Official site: https://www.japan-it.jp/autumn/en-gb.html
- Getting there: Makuhari Messe / Hotels nearby
6. ad:tech tokyo 2026
The 18th edition of this international marketing conference (organized by Comexposium Japan), with keynotes, official sessions, workshops and an exhibition. For marketers and people in advertising and ad technology.
- When: Oct 21 (Wed) – 23 (Fri). Official sessions are on Oct 22 and 23
- Where: Tokyo Midtown & The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. Directly connected to Roppongi Station (Toei Oedo Line); 3–5 min walk from Roppongi Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
- Entry: Paid, with online registration in advance. Visitor Pass (exhibition, exhibition stage, workshops): JPY 11,000 if bought by Oct 20, JPY 22,000 on site. One-Day Pass with official sessions: JPY 95,000 (JPY 140,000 on site). Full Conference Pass: JPY 155,000 (JPY 220,000 on site). All prices include tax
- English: English website
- Size: 16,200 attendees last year (including archive viewers), 248 speakers, 100 sponsors and exhibitors (from the official site)
- Official site: https://www.adtech-tokyo.com/en/
- Getting there: Tokyo Midtown Hall / Hotels nearby
7. Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo
An exhibition and seminar event dedicated to cybersecurity (organized by Nano Opt Media). Main themes are targeted attacks, ransomware and data-leak prevention, with speakers from government agencies, universities and companies. For security and IT staff.
- When: Oct 21 (Wed) – 23 (Fri). Check the official program for each day’s hours
- Where: TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center, B2F and B1F. About 1 min walk from JR Takanawa Gateway Station (South Gate)
- Entry: Free with visitor registration
- English: English page available
- Official site: https://f2ff.jp/event/secd?lang=en
- Getting there: TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center / Hotels nearby
8. SAISON Technology Days 2026
An event by SAISON Technology, the company behind the HULFT data integration platform, on business infrastructure and data use in the AI era. Keynotes, customer case sessions (Seven Bank, Takenaka Corporation and others) and exhibits. The in-person day is Oct 21 only; Oct 27–28 are online.
- When: Oct 21 (Wed). Check the official timetable for the start time
- Where: Tokyo International Forum, Halls B5 and B7. About 1 min walk from JR Yurakucho Station (International Forum Exit)
- Entry: Free. Register from the “イベントに申し込む” (apply) button on the official site
- English: Not stated on the official site
- Official site: https://www.saison-technology.com/days2026/
- Getting there: Tokyo International Forum / Hotels nearby
9. TEXFUTURE TOKYO
A trade show for functional textiles and materials, including OEM and ODM. For fabric and material suppliers, apparel brands, designers and trading-company buyers.
- When: Oct 21 (Wed) 9:30–17:30, Oct 22 (Thu) 9:30–17:00 (a paid pre-day “DAY0” is held on Oct 20 in Glass Building room G402)
- Where: Tokyo International Forum, Hall E2. About 1 min walk from JR Yurakucho Station (International Forum Exit)
- Entry: Free with online registration in advance
- English: The official site has an English switch, but the content we could check was in Japanese only
- Official site: https://www.texfuturetokyo.com/ja/
- Getting there: Tokyo International Forum / Hotels nearby
10. FOODBIZ SUMMIT 2026 in Tokyo (Orikane Group Fair)
An exhibition of packaging materials, consumables, equipment, hygiene products and restaurant supplies (organized by Orikane). For people in restaurants and the food business.
- When: Oct 21 (Wed) – 22 (Thu), 9:30–17:00
- Where: Tokyo International Forum, Hall E1. About 1 min walk from JR Yurakucho Station (International Forum Exit)
- Entry: Free with registration in advance. Print the ticket sent by email on A4 in color and bring it. Competitors of the organizer may be refused entry
- English: Not stated on the official site
- Size: About 130 exhibitors (from the official site)
- Official site: https://www.orikane.co.jp/foodbiz-summit/
- Getting there: Tokyo International Forum / Hotels nearby
11. 67th Sign & Display Show
An exhibition of materials, processing equipment and work vehicles for making and installing signs and displays (organized by the Tokyo Outdoor Advertising Art Cooperative). For people in signage, store decoration and advertising.
- When: Oct 21 (Wed) – 23 (Fri), 10:00–17:00
- Where: Ariake GYM-EX, an exhibition hall listed as a neighboring facility on Tokyo Big Sight’s official site
- Entry: Free with registration. Open to both trade visitors and the general public
- English: Not stated on the official site
- Official site: https://tokobi.or.jp/sds/
- Getting there: Tokyo Big Sight / Hotels nearby
12. Venture Café Tokyo Thursday Gathering #401
A weekly Thursday gathering of founders, investors, corporate new-business teams and students. This edition includes J-Startup Hour #185, JAPAN FORWARD #4, a Lovable workshop (capacity 15) and a meetup for first-time visitors.
- When: Oct 22 (Thu), 16:00–21:00
- Where: CIC Tokyo, 15F Toranomon Hills Business Tower (reception on 1F). Direct underground access from Toranomon Hills Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line). Online participation is also available
- Entry: Register on the event page. Individual sessions need separate sign-up. The fee is not stated on the official page
- English: Sessions are in Japanese, English or both. The workshop is bilingual, and the first-timer meetup is held in both languages
- Official site: https://community.venturecafetokyo.org/events/786
- Getting there: CIC Tokyo / Hotels nearby