Japan's Largest 'Data Center EXPO' Featuring Industry Leaders to be Held for 3 Days from April 8th

RX Japan LLC (Head office: 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, within 'Japan IT Week Spring 2026,' which it organizes from Wednesday, April 8th to Friday, April 10th, 2026.

■Background: Why are Data Centers Needed Now?

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

■Features of This Exhibition: Advisory System by Industry Leaders

For this exhibition, key 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 Representative Director, Sakura Internet Inc.

・Kuniko Ogawa, President and Representative Director, Equinix Japan Co., Ltd.

・Katsuhisa Suzuki, President and Representative Director, IDC Frontier Inc. / Head of Digital Infrastructure Development Division, SoftBank Corp.

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

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

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

○Supported by

・NPO Japan Data Center Council (JDCC)

・Hokkaido Newtopia Data Center Research Group

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

■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 details on the conference, click here

■Target Audience

• Data Center Operators

• Information Systems and Infrastructure Managers

• Cloud and IT Infrastructure-related Companies, etc.

Advance registration is required to attend. For free visitor registration, click here

■Event Overview

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

Dates: Wednesday, April 8th – Friday, April 10th, 2026

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight

Organizer: RX Japan LLC

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

[Overall Exhibition Overview]

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

Exhibition Name: Japan IT Week [Spring] 2026

Concurrently Held Exhibitions: Japan DX Week [Spring] / Sales & Digital Marketing Week [Spring] / E-commerce & Store Week [Spring]

Dates: Wednesday, April 8th – Friday, April 10th, 2026, 10:00 - 17:00

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight

Organizer: RX Japan LLC

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

[Contact for this matter]

RX Japan LLC, Japan IT Week Spring Secretariat

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

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