Japan's largest automotive engineering exposition! Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 Yokohama Held for three days starting Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
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This year’s in-person event will be the largest ever!
617Exhibitors（1,470Booths）
Yokohama Exposition
Integrate with Future Tech!
The future of mobility created by the fusion of new technologies
Cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of next-generation mobility will gather in Yokohama, as the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. (President: Kunio Nakaguro) hosts the 32nd “Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 YOKOHAMA” from Wednesday, May 21 to Friday, May 23 at Pacifico Yokohama.
This year’s in-person event will be the largest ever, featuring 617 exhibitors across 1,470 booths. Among them, 17 companies will unveil world-first technologies. With accelerating integration of AI, digital transformation (DX), and autonomous driving, the exposition offers a valuable opportunity to experience the forefront of the automotive industry.
In parallel, the JSAE Annual Congress(Spring ) will be held at the same venue, including academic lectures, a networking session for young engineers, and more—fostering collaboration between research and industry
Press/Media Hour
A designated "Press/Media Hour" will be held on the opening day, Wednesday, May 21, to provide media representatives with priority access to the exhibition.
If you wish to attend, please contact the Media Inquiries listed below.
Following the Press Hour, an Opening Ceremony is scheduled to take place.
- ■Date and time:
Wednesday, May 22, 8:00 to 10:00
■Place:
Exhibition Hall/North facility
| Time | Details |
|---|---|
| From 08:00 | Press registration will begin at North 2F, Rooms G213 and G214. |
| From 08:25 [tentative] | Start of Press/Media Hour |
| From 08:25 to 09:35 [tentative] | Press Briefings by Exhibitors (at the Exhibition Hall / North [tentative]) |
| From 09:50 [tentative]to 10:00 | Opening Ceremony (at the JSAE Special Exhibit Booth in the North) |
| From 10:00 | Start of events (general exhibits, general admission) |
Details of each company's press briefing will be provided at a later date.
Exhibitor booths
- ■ Date and time:
- Wednesday and Thursday, May 21 and 22, 10:00 to 18:00
- March 23 (Friday), 9:00 to 16:00
■ Place:
PACIFICO Yokohama Exhibition Hall/North
At this exhibition, a total of 617 companies are participating, including 103 first-time exhibitors. Among them, 17 companies are showcasing “world-first” products (17 items), and 16 companies are unveiling “Japan-first” products (27 items).In addition, we have compiled a list of notable exhibits, categorized by technical field, along with press releases provided by the exhibiting companies.
Please use this as a reference when considering coverage opportunities. (As of May 9)
■ Short press releases
List of short press releases
For more details, please refer to the webpage below.
Automotive Engineering Exposition Official Website (Press/Media)
JSAE Special Exhibits
The future of cars and mobility created by the fusion of new technologies
- The horizons of automotive technology broadened by digital transformation -
- ■ Date and time:
- Wednesday, May 21 – Friday, May 23
- ■ Place:
PACIFICO Yokohama North
The automotive industry is experiencing a digital transformation (DX) based on technological innovations driven by artificial intelligence and big data, which have advanced services utilizing automated driving and telematics to a point unimaginable ten years ago.
Thanks to creative collaborations with new technical fields, automotive technologies are poised to see an even greater leap forward as automakers work to build the future of cars and mobility.
This exposition features exhibits and presentations focusing on three perspectives: the evolution of cars driven by DX, the evolution of society and services involving cars, and the evolution of manufacturing (monozukuri). Join us in creating the ideal forum for considering the future!
Exhibit Collaborators and organizations (in order of the Japanese alphabet)
Aisin Corporation, NTT DOCOMO Inc, Omron Corporation, SUBARU Corporation, Tier IV, Inc., Denso Wave Incorporated, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Corporation, Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Microsoft Research Asia, Mazda Motor Corporation
JSAE Special Presentations
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- ■ Date and time:
- Wednesday, May 21 – Friday, May 23
- ■ Place:
PACIFICO Yokohama 2F, Annex Hall F201+F202 (capacity: approx. 300)
- ■ Date and time:
6 Special Presantations will be held under the theme “Shaping the Future of Cars and Mobility through the Integration of Emerging Technologies.”
Chief Engineer Presentations
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- ■ Date and time:
- Wednesday, May 21 – Thursday, May 22
- ■ Place:
PACIFICO Yokohama 2F, Annex Hall F201+F202 (capacity: approx. 300)
- ■ Date and time:
Vehicle developers describe the passion and dedication they bring to carmaking.
2025 Annual Congress (Spring) Keynote Address
- ■ Date and time:
- Thursday, May 22, 17:00 to 18:00
- ■ Place:
- PACIFICO Yokohama Main Hall, Conference Center, 1st floor
For the Keynote Address (Thursday, May 22, 17:00–18:00), we are honored to welcome Mr. Toshihiro Mibe, Director, President and Representative Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer Honda Motor Co., Ltd..
Lecture Title:Expanding the Mobility Industry in the Era of Electrification and Intelligence
Abstract:As EV-focused automakers such as Tesla and BYD rapidly gain market share and global competition intensifies, the automotive industry is undergoing a transformation into a broader "mobility industry." This shift is expanding the industry's value chain and ecosystem. Mr. Mibe will discuss this transformation, highlighting Honda's initiatives that aim to achieve both innovation in mobility and the pursuit of environmental sustainability and safety.
We will set up a press and media room at the venue.
During the Exposition, submit your interview requests in that room.
Refrain from conducting interviews without submitting a prior request.
It is not necessary to submit a request in advance online.
Contact for members of the press
Use the contact details below for inquiries about media coverage. Inquiries about coverage of individual company booths can also be made during the Presss/Media Hour.
Soars Co., Ltd/Prospere Masuda, Sato
TEL: +81-3-6419-3220
Mail. expo-press@jsae.or.jp
Organizer:
Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. (JSAE)
Support:
Yokohama City
Sponsorship:
Automobile Business Association of Japan / Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan / Information Processing Society of Japan / Japan Aluminium Association / Japan Auto-Body Industries Association Inc. / Japan Auto Parts Industries Association / Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. / Japan Automobile Research Institute / Japan Automobile Transport Technology Association / Japan Automotive Machinery and Tool Manufacturers Association / Japan Automotive Service Equipment Association / Japan Automotive Software Platform and Architecture / Japan Internal Combustion Engine Federation / Japan Lubricating Oil Societies / Petroleum Association of Japan / The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan / The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan / The Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association, Inc. / The Japan Federation of Engineering Societies / The Japan Institute of Light Metals / The Japan Magnesium Association / The Japan Petroleum Institute / The Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence /The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers / The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers / The Society of Materials Science, Japan
Documents and materials:
- Automotive Engineering Exposition Official Website >>
https://aee.expo-info.jsae.or.jp/en/yokohama/ - 2025 Annual Congress (Spring) Official Website >>
https://en.jsae.or.jp/taikai/2025haru/ - Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan website >>
https://en.jsae.or.jp/