[April 8-10] Japan's Largest Specialized Exhibition 'Data Center EXPO' to be Held with Industry Leaders Participating

RX Japan LLC (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Executive Officer President: Takeshi Tanaka) will host the '2nd Data Center EXPO Spring,' Japan's largest specialized exhibition where data center-related technologies supporting the infrastructure of the AI era will gather, as part of 'Japan IT Week Spring 2026' from April 8 (Wednesday) to April 10 (Friday), 2026.

■ Background: Why are data centers in demand now?

With the widespread adoption of generative AI and the sophistication of data utilization, the importance of data centers as data processing infrastructure is rapidly increasing. Their role is expanding as core infrastructure supporting businesses in the AI era.

■ Features of this Exhibition: Advisory System by Industry Leaders

For this exhibition, leading operators and experts representing the data center industry are participating as members of the advisory committee.

○ Advisory Committee (titles omitted)

・Hiroshi Esaki, Professor, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo

・Kunihiro Tanaka, President and CEO, SAKURA internet Inc.

・Kuniko Ogawa, Representative Director and President, Equinix Japan K.K.

・Katsuhisa Suzuki, Representative Director and President, IDC Frontier Inc.; General Manager, Digital Infrastructure Development Division, SoftBank Corp.

・Tatsuya Izumida, Representative Director and President, AT TOKYO Corporation

・Yasuo Suzuki, Representative Director and President, NTT Global Data Centers Japan Corporation

・Kazushi Koga, Executive Vice President, Head of Platform Business Group, Fujitsu Limited

○ Endorsed by

・Japan Data Center Council (NPO)

・Hokkaido Newtopia Data Center Research Group

・Council for Next-Generation Green Data Center Devices and Systems

■ Highlight ①: Data Center Related Technologies Gather in One Place

• Power, Cooling, and Facility Solutions

• Data Center Design and Construction

• Operations, Monitoring, and Security

• Cloud and Infrastructure Services

■ Highlight ②: Conference Held Concurrently

A specialized conference on data centers and AI infrastructure will be held concurrently.

You can gain a wide range of insights, from industry trends to practical applications.

For conference details, click here

■ Target Audience

• Data center operators

• Information systems and infrastructure managers

• Cloud and IT infrastructure related companies, etc.

Pre-registration is required to visit. Register for free here

■ Event Outline

Exhibition Name: 2nd Data Center EXPO [Spring] (within Japan IT Week [Spring] 2026)

Dates: April 8 (Wednesday) - 10 (Friday), 2026

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight

Organizer: RX Japan LLC

HP: https://www.japan-it.jp/hub/ja-jp/visit/dse.html

【Overall Exhibition Outline】

Japan IT Week is Japan's largest comprehensive exhibition for system development, operation, and maintenance.

Exhibition Name: Japan IT Week [Spring] 2026

Co-located Exhibitions: Japan DX Week [Spring] / Sales & Digital Marketing Week [Spring] /

EC & Store Week [Spring]

Dates: April 8 (Wednesday) - 10 (Friday), 2026, 10:00 - 17:00

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight

Organizer: RX Japan LLC

HP: https://www.japan-it.jp/hub/ja-jp.html

【Contact for this matter】

RX Japan LLC Japan IT Week Spring Secretariat

Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, Yaesu Central Tower 11F, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028

TEL: 03-6739-4104 MAIL: cj.jp@rxglobal.com