In the ten years since the first exhibition in 2000, CEATEC JAPAN has continually provided the world with the latest in cutting-edge technologies of the IT and electronics fields. And now as CEATEC JAPAN enters into its next decade, this exhibition will use the experience and achievements accumulated over the past ten years to meet all challenges and promote further growth in the industry. In this rapidly changing economic environment, CEATEC JAPAN will also help participating exhibitors and visitors alike to remain fully informed of industry and market trends in today's digital society.

Brand value that CEATEC JAPAN established during the past decade

Three-year plan

Going beyond its function as a conventional tradeshow,
CEATEC JAPAN within the next three years will aim to further
enhance its information-gathering capabilities by facilitating
a host of diverse international business opportunities.
By actively welcoming international conventions,
academic conferences and observer groups, CEATEC JAPAN
will strive to become more of a next-generation, world-class exhibition
to increase its business effects on all participants including exhibitors,
visitors and other stakeholders.

Enhancements planned for the next three years

Gathering up-to-date information

Providing up-to-date technological information to primary users

Gathering globally significant information

Providing this kind of information to the world

Gathering significant information to the general public

Providing this kind of information to users in other industries and consumers

New venues for specialized business transactions

Establishing a new CEATEC Suite

Attracting target users to the show

Establishing a new technological forum

Meeting the needs of target users

Establishing a new theme plaza

Inviting overseas media

Planning and implementation of news coverage tours

Inviting users from around Asia

Inviting journalists from popular med

Promoting international conferences

International consortiums, alliances, etc.

International events held simultaneously with CEATEC JAPAN

CEATEC INNOVATION AWARDS “as selected by US journalists”

An independent advisory panel comprised of a group of U.S. journalists reviewed and recognized significant technologies, products and services based on innovation and potential influence in the U.S. market at CEATEC JAPAN. The award information was broadcast widely around the world.

The 2009 award winners

Grand Prix [Cellular & Mobile Technology]

SHARP Corporation : Mirumo mobile phone equipped with Memory LCD

[ Special Award: Green IT Technologies ]

Hitachi, Ltd.: Various energy-saving technologies for LCD displays (reference exhibit)

[ Home Entertainment ]

Toshiba Corporation : Cell Regza

[ Cellular & Mobile Technology ]

SHARP CORPORATION: Mirumo mobile phone equipped with Memory LCD

[ Components ]

TDK Corporation : Dye-sensitized solar cell

[ Digital Imaging ]

Sony Corporation: Swing Panorama feature on the WX1 Cyber-shot digital camera

[ Computing and Networking ]

SHARP Corporation : Mebius dual-screen PC, PC-NJ70A

[ Digital Content/Software ]

Densan System Co., Ltd./YAMAHA Corporation: Finger Piano Share