Adhesion & Bonding Expo Nagoya

Adhesion & Bonding Expo Nagoya (ABEX Nagoya) is Japan’s leading trade fair for industrial adhesive and joining technologies and a key event within the prestigious Highly-Functional Material Week exhibition series. Held three times annually—in May in Osaka, in November in Tokyo, and in February in Nagoya—ABEX serves as the industry's central meeting point. Among these, the Nagoya edition is regarded as the flagship event of the trade fair cycle.

The exhibition is organized by RX Japan Ltd., one of Asia’s foremost trade show organizers, renowned for hosting specialized industrial exhibitions. The venue is Port Messe Nagoya, a modern and conveniently located exhibition center in the industrial city of Nagoya. It offers domestic and international trade visitors an exclusive platform for innovation, knowledge exchange, and business development.

The fair focuses on current trends and technologies in industrial bonding and joining. It covers a wide range of topics—from innovative adhesive systems and joining techniques like welding, friction welding, and ultrasonic methods to sustainable materials for resource-efficient production. Special emphasis is placed on applications in key industries such as automotive manufacturing, electronics production, and construction. This practical orientation is further reinforced by the inclusion of inspection and testing systems for quality assurance.

Exhibitors represent a broad array of industries, from automotive suppliers and high-tech firms to research institutions. The visitor base is equally diverse, attracting decision-makers, engineers, procurement professionals, and technical experts from various sectors. They attend the event to explore cutting-edge technologies, establish business contacts, and expand their networks. The program is rounded out with expert lectures, seminars, and international cooperation formats, which enhance the fair’s growing influence beyond Japan’s borders.

As part of the Highly-Functional Material Week, the Adhesion & Bonding Expo takes place not only in Nagoya, but also in Osaka and Tokyo. This makes it a unique series of trade fairs that strategically addresses different industrial hubs across Japan, making it especially accessible to both domestic and international companies.

Port Messe Nagoya is located in one of Japan’s most important industrial regions and is excellently connected to the national transportation network—whether by train, car, or public transit. Coupled with its modern infrastructure and proximity to major industrial enterprises, Nagoya offers ideal conditions for a specialized trade fair that actively drives technological advancements in bonding technologies.

The first edition and therefore the premiere of the Adhesion & Bonding Expo takes place on 3 days from Wed., 18.02.2026 to Fri., 20.02.2026 in Nagoya.