Automotive World 2027 Tokyo: Auto Tech Show Guide and Leads
By Ilyas Kerbal,
AUTOMOTIVE WORLD is Japan’s largest exhibition dedicated to automotive technology. Organised by RX Japan, it groups several specialised shows under one roof, with a conference featuring keynotes from Toyota, Honda, Nissan and global suppliers. Visitors are mainly R&D, design and procurement engineers from Japanese OEMs and tier-1 suppliers, which makes it a key event for any supplier trying to get into Japan’s automotive supply chain. The Tokyo flagship moves to 17–19 February 2027. The Automotive World attendee list is a targeted engineering audience you’d struggle to reach any other way.
Automotive World at a glance
| Industry | Automotive tech |
| City | Tokyo, Japan |
| Venue | Tokyo Big Sight, Ariake, Tokyo (plus separate Nagoya and Osaka editions) |
| Dates | Tokyo: January 2026 (21–23 Jan); 2027: 17–19 Feb |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Moves between cities? | No for Tokyo (regional editions in Nagoya/Osaka) |
| Typical scale | ~70,000 attendees · ~1,000 exhibitors |
| Visitor ticket | Free with pre-registration (RX Japan policy); fee without |
| App / platform | Online registration + RX Japan meeting tools |
| Official website | automotiveworld.jp |
Details checked in October 2026. Dates, prices and venues can change between editions, so confirm on the official Automotive World website before you book travel.
The shows inside Automotive World
| Show | Focus |
|---|---|
| CAR-ELE JAPAN | Automotive electronics and semiconductors |
| EV JAPAN | EV powertrains, batteries, charging |
| CAR-MECHA JAPAN | Mechanical parts and materials |
| Autonomous Driving Technology Expo | ADAS and self-driving |
| Software-Defined Vehicle Expo | SDV, connectivity, software |
| Sustainable Mobility Expo | Sustainability and lightweighting |
Automotive World’s Tokyo flagship is held at Tokyo Big Sight. Photo: Lombroso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Venue and dates
The flagship is always at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake. The 2026 edition was held 21–23 January, and the 2027 show shifts to 17–19 February. RX Japan also runs separate AUTOMOTIVE WORLD editions in Nagoya (November 2026) and Osaka.
Who attends
| Visitor | Interest | Who should target them |
|---|---|---|
| R&D and design engineers from Japanese OEMs | New technologies and components | Tier-1/2 suppliers, tech vendors |
| Tier-1/2 supplier procurement | Parts, materials, software | Component and materials makers |
| Automotive software developers | Tools and platforms | Software and SDV vendors |
| Battery and EV specialists | Cells, materials, charging | Battery and EV component makers |
| Trading houses | Products to import | International suppliers |
| International suppliers | Japanese customers | Trading houses, consultancies |
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Registration
Visitors pre-register online for a free entry badge; the form opens about four months before the show. RX Japan shows charge admission to visitors without registration, so confirm on automotiveworld.jp. Conference sessions are registered separately, and some are paid.
Meeting tools and data
Registration, exhibitor search and meeting requests run through automotiveworld.jp, and RX Japan has an efficient meeting culture. Even so, Japanese OEM engineers are hard to reach cold. Knowing which departments and people from Toyota, Honda, Nissan and the tier-1s are likely to attend, and preparing tailored outreach, makes a big difference.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A highly targeted automotive engineering audience
- Free with pre-registration
- Strong conference line-up
- Several specialised shows in one
- RX Japan’s efficient meeting culture
Cons
- Mostly Japanese-language
- Long sales cycles with Japanese OEMs
- The date shift from January to February in 2027
- Winter travel costs in Tokyo
- Mostly domestic visitors
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Preparing for Automotive World 2027
- Pre-register as soon as the form opens to get a free badge.
- Pick your sub-show and target its visitors.
- Prepare Japanese technical materials and case studies.
- Work with a trading house if you’re new to Japan.
- Book meetings in January.
- Plan for a long sales cycle and steady follow-up.
FAQ
When is Automotive World 2027?
The Tokyo flagship runs 17–19 February 2027 at Tokyo Big Sight.
Is Automotive World free?
Yes, with online pre-registration. Visitors without registration pay an admission fee.
Are there other Automotive World editions?
Yes. RX Japan runs separate editions in Nagoya and Osaka.
Can I get the Automotive World attendee list?
There’s no exportable list. I can build an enriched list of exhibitors and attendee profiles.
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Sources
Photo credits
- Cover image: Japan-Mobility-Show-2023-RuinDig 008 by RuinDig/Yuki Uchida, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- In-article image: Tokyo Big Sight South Exhibition Hall, at Ariake, Koto, Tokyo (2019-08-13) 01 by Lombroso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
