Connected Manufacturing Tokyo

Connected Manufacturing is a leading trade fair for connected manufacturing technologies and industrial communication solutions in Japan. Held annually during the summer at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, it forms an integral part of TECHNO FRONTIER, one of the country's most prominent industrial exhibitions. The event is organised by the Japan Management Association (JMA), one of Japan's longest-established and most influential trade fair and business organisations, which has been fostering innovation, technology transfer and industrial advancement for decades.

The exhibition focuses on technologies that enable continuous information exchange, real-time process control and the implementation of advanced smart factory concepts. In doing so, Connected Manufacturing addresses the ongoing digital transformation of industry and the growing demands of connected production in the era of Industry 4.0.

Key themes include industrial communication technologies, IoT solutions for manufacturing, intelligent sensing technologies, machine vision, data acquisition and analytics, automation systems, networking and cybersecurity technologies, as well as remote monitoring and process control solutions. Particular emphasis is placed on the real-time integration of production data and its use to enhance efficiency, transparency and productivity across the entire value chain.

Exhibitors showcase a wide range of products and services, including IoT devices, network gateways, fieldbus and communication standards such as OPC UA and MQTT, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensing and safety technologies, SCADA systems, data analytics software and platforms designed for the smart factories of the future. The exhibition offering is further complemented by consulting and systems integration services for companies seeking to digitally transform their manufacturing operations.

The event holds particular significance in Japan, one of the world's leading industrial nations and a recognised pioneer in automation, robotics and manufacturing technology. Connected Manufacturing provides both Japanese and international companies with a central platform for presenting new developments, building business relationships and discussing the production concepts of the future. As part of TECHNO FRONTIER, it also benefits from a highly qualified professional audience and close thematic links with other technology-focused trade exhibitions.

Highlights of the exhibition include innovative smart factory solutions, expert presentations by leading industry specialists, practical case studies and live demonstrations of advanced connectivity technologies. The focus is firmly on delivering tangible solutions to support the digital transformation of manufacturing businesses. In addition, specialist conferences and expert forums provide valuable insights into current developments and emerging trends in industrial connectivity.

Exhibitors primarily represent the fields of manufacturing technology, automation, information technology, industrial communications, electronics, sensing technologies, software development and data processing. The event is aimed particularly at managing directors, production and plant managers, engineers, automation and IT specialists, and other decision-makers from industrial enterprises seeking to make their production and processing operations more efficient, flexible and digitally connected.

Tokyo Big Sight, the venue for the exhibition, is one of Japan's largest and most renowned exhibition and convention centres and is recognised for its distinctive architecture, which has become a landmark of the capital. The modern exhibition complex offers outstanding infrastructure for international trade events and is easily accessible via Tokyo's public transport network, including the Yurikamome Line, the Rinkai Line and numerous bus services. Its location in Tokyo, one of the world's foremost technology and business hubs, further enhances the international appeal of Connected Manufacturing and makes it a highly valuable destination for trade visitors from around the globe.

The Connected Manufacturing will take place on 3 days from Wednesday, 15. July to Friday, 17. July 2026 in Tokyo.