{"id":392,"date":"2023-10-12T19:30:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T10:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jama.or.jp\/english\/news\/?p=392"},"modified":"2023-10-16T19:44:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T10:44:32","slug":"japan-mobility-show-2023-main-events-and-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jama.or.jp\/english\/news\/release\/2023\/392\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Mobility Show 2023: Main Events and Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A record-breaking 475 enterprises and startups from a broad spectrum of industries will participate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (Chairman: Akio Toyoda) is pleased to announce the details of main events and programs planned for Japan Mobility Show 2023, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight, in the Ariake district of Koto-ku, Tokyo, from October 26 (Thursday) through November 5 (Sunday), 2023.<\/p>\n

The inaugural edition of Japan Mobility Show will feature the participation not only of the automotive industry but also of established companies and startups from multiple other industries whose activities extend beyond mobility. A total of 475 enterprises will be participating, far exceeding the 192 companies that took part in the final edition of the Tokyo Motor Show in 2019. Japan Mobility Show aims to serve as a unique venue for collaboration\u2014a show where exhibitors and visitors can discuss and envision, together, what the future will look like.<\/p>\n

Headline events at Japan Mobility Show 2023 are as follows.<\/p>\n

Tokyo Future Tour<\/h4>\n
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At the time of this press release, 177 companies have signed on to participate in Tokyo Future Tour<\/strong>, a cross-industry effort to show how different types of new mobility will help create an exciting future. The promotional video below provides an overview of the many interactive programs available in Tokyo Future Tour.
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In addition to an Immersive Theater, Tokyo Future Tour will comprise four interactive areas featuring four distinct themes (LIFE\/EMERGENCY\/ PLAY\/FOOD) that will dramatically showcase how new mobility will impact life in the future. For example, the EMERGENCY & MOBILITY area (also featuring a special collaboration with Godzilla -1.0<\/em>, to be released in Japan on November 3, 2023) will demonstrate how new mobility will provide critical assistance in emergency situations including natural disasters. The aim is to convey a vision of unity and safety in times of crisis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Startup Future Factory\u2014Creating the future of mobility
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This event will serve as a springboard for startups and top-tier companies to come together to create the future of mobility and will feature a Pitch Contest & Awards<\/strong> program as well as a Business Matching Events<\/strong> program.
\nThe Pitch Contest & Awards<\/strong> program will be held on November 4 (Saturday) and at the time of this press release, 116 startups have signed on to pitch their business visions. Fifteen startups whose activities span a wide range of technologies (e.g., efficiency-enhancing remotely controlled robots and mobility powered by wireless power transfer) will be awarded funding following a strict review process conducted by 9 final judges including 7 startup-savvy experts. Announcer Rio Hirai will MC the event.<\/p>\n