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CEATEC JAPAN 2017 Exhibition Report 2017 TOPICS ■ Exhibition theme 「Connecting Society, Creating the Future」 ■ Number of exhibitors and registered visitors both up • Visitors Total number of visitors*: 152,066 *Total registered visitors, registered press and exhibitors, excluding reentries • Exhibitors Total number of exhibitors: 667 ■ Enhanced program, featuring interviews and panel discussions involving representatives of government, industry, and academia as well as embassies Following the keynote speech, there were a total of 112 conference sessions on artificial intelligence, fintech, tourism, smart cities, autonomous vehicles, cyber security, and smart agriculture, as well as key elements of Society 5.0 – 5G, data utilization, and Open Data. • Conference Total number of conference sessions: 112 Total number of attendances *: 26,928 Note: A total number of attendees to seminars held during the exhibition. •Venture Startups & University-academic institutions: 140 01 2017 TOPICS ■ Opening Reception On October 2 (Mon), the eve of show opening, Opening Reception was held at Palace Hotel Tokyo. Among the guest speakers were Hiroshige Sekō, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Seiko Noda, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications – as well as from Chairman Sadayuki Sakakibara of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation). The venue was thronged with representatives of various government departments/ agencies and company executives. • Opening Reception Total number of attendances: 846 ■ Attracted attention of domestic and foreign media This year's show gathered attention of a variety of do- mestic and foreign including global news organizations, national newspapers in Japan, and various specialized media focusing on advanced technology. • Press Total number of press/media visitors: 1,436 CEATEC JAPAN 2017 was held for four days from October 3 (Tue) to 6 (Fri), 2017 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The event was a great success thanks to the support of Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, NHK, and 25 government agencies and organizations, as well as assistance from 51 public organizations. 2017 marks CEATEC JAPAN's 18th year. In announcing our transfor- mation from a consumer electronics show last year, we made a fi rm commitment to become a comprehensive CPS/IoT exhibition with a primary focus on the Internet of Things (IoT), a driving force for so- cietal transformation. In 2017, as a forum for connecting policies, in- dustries and technologies by breaking down barriers, CEATEC JAPAN has presented a global showcase for Japan's growth strategies and Society 5.0, our vision of the ultra-smart community of the future in which IoT, robots and AI will all play important roles. The exhibition was divided into 3 main areas – Community Area, Home & Lifestyle Area, and Devices & Software Area. In addition, there was a Themed Area dedicated to the collaboration and innovation that are indispensable for realizing Society 5.0. This area included IoT Town 2017, with a focus on creative partnerships involving different industries; Real 2020 Showcase, which highlighted smart factories and regional revitalization; AI Pavilion, a special exhibit focused on artificial intelligence that was co-sponsored by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST); and Global Startup Showcase, where overseas startups congregated. 02 Contents CEATEC JAPAN 2017 Topics Outline/Event Exhibition Theme/Exhibition Configuration …… 04 Opening Reception ………………………………… 05 CEATEC AWARD 2017 ……………………………… 07 The CEATEC INNOVATION AWARDS 2017, “As Selected by US Journalists” …………………… 08 Special Exhibition/Event …………………………… 09 Floor Map ……………………………………………… 11 Exhibitor Directory …………………………………… 15 Conference/Seminar Conference/Seminar Program …………………… 17 Innovation Talk Stage Program …………………… 19 Results Exhibitor Breakdown and Questionnaire Results … 20 Visitor Breakdown and Questionnaire Results … 21 Public Relations/Promotions ……………………… 23 CEATEC JAPAN Official Website/Application …… 25 Overview ……………………………………………… 26 03 Outline/Event ■ CEATEC JAPAN 2017 Exhibition Theme Connecting Society, Creating the Future. Global showcase for Japan's growth strategies and Society 5.0 The new CEATEC JAPAN is a trade show where visitors can see future technologies and trends with the potential to solve the issues confronting society with state-of-the-art technologies/ services and open innovation. As 2020, the year of the Tokyo Olympics, approaches, Japan will increasingly be a focus for international attention. In this context, we offer an innovation showcase for the world, a conspicuous presence in the vanguard of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. ■ Exhibition Zoning This year, the exhibition was divided into 4 main areas – Community Area, Home & Lifestyle Area, Devices & Software Area and Themed Area. US Pavilion 04 Outline/Event Opening Reception Chairman, Computer Software Chairman, Keidanren (Japan Minister of Internal Aff airs and Chairman, Association of Japan (CSAJ) Business Federation) Communications the IoT Acceleration Consortium Mr. Norio Ogiwara Mr. Sadayuki Sakakibara Ms. Seiko Noda Mr. Jun Murai Chairman, Japan Electronics and Minister of Economy Trade, and Ambassador of Embassy of India Chairman, Communications Information Technology Industries Industry H.E. Mr. Sujan R. Chinoy and Information network Association (JEITA) Mr. Hiroshige Sekō Association of Japan (CIAJ) Mr. Shusaku Nagae Mr. Hideichi Kawasaki On October 2 (Mon) an opening reception was held for CEATEC JAPAN 2017 at the Palace Hotel Tokyo in the Marunouchi district of the capital. Among the guest speakers were Seiko Noda, Minister of Internal Aff airs and Communications, Hiroshige Sekō, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Sadayuki Sakakibara, Chairman of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation). Also, as honorary guests, H.E. Mr. Sujan R. Chinoy, Ambassador of India to Japan, and Mr. Jun Murai, Chairman of the IoT Acceleration Consortium joined the reception, to celebrate the opening of the CEATEC JAPAN 2017 with the rest of the attendees totaling 846 (837 in 2016), including many members of the Diet together with the representatives of the exhibiting companies. 05 Connectiong Society, Creating the Future Pre-Event to the CEATEC JAPAN 2017 Opening Reception Connected Industries conference held immediately prior to CEATEC JAPAN 2017 opening reception. Connected Industries Tokyo Initiative was announced at SMBC Hall on October 2, as results of the Connected Industries Minister's Gathering aiming for Society 5.0. Date & Time: October 2 (Mon), 2017 16:45 – 17:30 Venue: SMBC Hall (3rd floor, Rising Square, SMBC East Annex) Organizer: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Co-host: Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Opening address: Mr. Hiroshige Sekō Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Speekers : Dr. Yoshiharu Inaba Chairman and CEO, FANUC CORPORATION/Chairman, Japan Robot Association Mr. Hideichi Kawasaki Chairman, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd./Chairman, Communications and Information network Association of Japan (CIAJ) Mr. Shusaku Nagae Director, Chairman, Panasonic Corporation/Chairman, Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Mr. Toru Nishikawa President and CEO, Preferred Networks, Inc. Mr. Toshiaki Higashihara Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO, Hitachi, Ltd. Mr. Masayuki Makino CEO, Works Applications Co., Ltd. Dr. Jun Murai Chairman, The IoT Acceleration Consortium/Dean, The graduate School of Media and governance/Former Dean, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies Mr. Kenichiro Yamanishi Chairman, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation/Vice president, Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) Pickup: JEITA Global Networking held on October 4 (Wed) at International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe By bringing together visitors and exhibitors from all over the world – including India, Europe, Asia and Africa – to meet with Japanese exhibitors and professionals, CEATEC has served as a catalyst for the generation of new business opportunities. 06 Outline/Event CEATEC AWARD 2017 CEATEC AWARD 2017 took place during CEATEC JAPAN 2017, based on the exhibition theme “Connecting Society, Creating the Future”. Fostering the evolution of an ultra-smart society through CPS/IoT, CEATEC AWARD 2017 has contributed to the creation and development of new value/markets and to the revitalization of related industries. Winners were selected for the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, Grand Prix awards in 5 categories, and also the Review Panel's Special Award. Minister of Internal Aff airs and Minister of Economy, Trade and Communications Award Industry Award Next-Generation Multi-Frequency Settlement Service Using Facial High-Accuracy Multi-Constellation Authentication GNSS Receiver NEC Corporation / Magellan Systems Japan, Inc. Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd. ■ Category Awards ① Community Innovation Category Innovative products, services, systems, or their technologies and concepts that use networks for managing mobility, logistics, commerce, public systems, energy, and town environment, or for creating new business styles, solving problems, and creating safe and sophisticated towns and societies. ▼ GrandPrix ▼ Semi-Grand Prix Time Reversal Machine Technology / Origin & Bot System Tribrid energy storage system Origin Wireless Japan, Inc. NICHICON CORPORATION