First-Ever AI Expo Dedicated to Manufacturing! RX Japan to Launch 'AI / Artificial Intelligence EXPO Industry'

RX Japan LLC will hold the "AI / Artificial Intelligence EXPO Industry," a specialized exhibition promoting industry-specific AX (AI Transformation). The inaugural event will focus exclusively on the manufacturing sector and will be co-located with "Manufacturing World Tokyo," which attracted 55,749 visitors last year. The goal is to create concrete business negotiation opportunities aimed at AI adoption and implementation in manufacturing.

## Background

In recent years, with the advancement of generative AI and AI agents, corporate AI utilization has been shifting from the Proof of Concept (PoC) stage to actual implementation and integration into core operations. Amidst this trend, while general-purpose AI applications are spreading, there is a growing interest in "Vertical AI"—AI that caters to industry-specific business requirements.

In the manufacturing industry, there is a strong demand for AI implementation tailored to frontline processes, equipment, and decision-making. However, adopting AI that fits the distinct workflows and decision structures of specific industries is not easy. Consequently, the challenge that general-purpose AI exhibitions do not provide an adequate environment for deep consideration has become apparent. Given this background, the AI / Artificial Intelligence EXPO Industry was planned as a venue specifically focused on particular industries, allowing professionals to evaluate AI utilization tailored to their unique challenges. The first edition will target Japan's core industry: manufacturing.

## About the Exhibition

The AI / Artificial Intelligence EXPO Industry is a professional exhibition aimed at promoting industry-specific AX. The target audience includes executives, corporate planning, AX/DX personnel, production management, manufacturing engineering, design, R&D, information systems, and HR departments within the manufacturing sector. This initial event will be held concurrently with one of Japan's largest manufacturing exhibitions, "Manufacturing World Tokyo," offering an efficient platform for information exchange and business negotiations with visitors who already have recognized AI adoption needs.

**Exhibition Overview**
- Event Name: AI / Artificial Intelligence EXPO Industry
- Dates: Wednesday, June 16 - Friday, June 18, 2027
- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
- Organizer: RX Japan LLC
- Number of Exhibitors: 80 companies (estimated)
- Number of Visitors: 15,000 (estimated)
- Website: https://www.nextech-week.jp/industry/ja-jp.html

## Highlights

This exhibition will gather AI solutions directly applicable to manufacturing operations, including business process AI like demand forecasting and production process optimization, generative AI support for drafting design and specification documents, and knowledge utilization (RAG, transferring tacit knowledge and technical skills). The event will also feature solutions in areas such as image inspection, anomaly detection, physical AI, workforce reskilling, and security/governance. A major feature is that attendees can concretely compare and evaluate how AI can be utilized on the factory floor.

## Synergy with Manufacturing World Tokyo

Manufacturing World is a comprehensive exhibition covering the entire manufacturing value chain—from design and development to production, manufacturing engineering, quality control, and DX. It has been held for many years as a business-oriented trade show attracting domestic and international manufacturing professionals. By co-locating the AI / Artificial Intelligence EXPO Industry, it becomes possible to present concrete examples of AX, such as operational transformation and advanced decision-making via AI, in a more practical context to visitors who are already seeking solutions to manufacturing challenges.

## Future Prospects

Through this exhibition, the organizer aims to support the realization of AX that transforms business processes and decision-making itself, rather than merely treating AI as an efficiency tool. Starting with the manufacturing industry, the plan is to expand into other sectors, evolving the event into a platform that presents concrete AI implementation strategies tailored to the specific issues of various industries.

## Multi-Tiered Development Based on AX Phases

Moving forward, the AI / Artificial Intelligence EXPO plans to expand in a phased, multi-dimensional manner depending on the visitor's objectives and their AX consideration phase. The general 'AI EXPO' held in Spring and Autumn will continue to serve as a core foundational event.