What NEPCON JAPAN does

NEPCON JAPAN is a B2B trade show brand dedicated to electronics R&D, manufacturing, and packaging technology. Founded in 1986 and now in its 40th edition, it operates as a four-show annual cycle across Japan — Tokyo Big Sight (February), INTEX Osaka (May), Makuhari Messe (September Tokyo), and Aichi Sky Expo (November Nagoya) — positioning itself as Asia's largest exhibition in the category. The portfolio covers the full electronics manufacturing value chain through eight sub-exhibitions: INTERNEPCON JAPAN (SMT), ELECTROTEST JAPAN (inspection/testing), IC & Sensor Packaging Technology EXPO, Electronic Components & Materials EXPO, PWB EXPO, Fine Process Technology EXPO, Power Device and Module EXPO, and EMS & ODM EXPO. It is co-located with AUTOMOTIVE WORLD, FACTORY INNOVATION WEEK, and SMART LOGISTICS EXPO, and features a 200-session conference program.

The show is organized by RX Japan GK (RX Japan Ltd.), a private Japanese exhibition management company headquartered in Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. RX Japan operates 109 exhibitions across 38 sectors annually and provides the back-office infrastructure, sales force, and ~300,000-contact industry database that NEPCON draws on. NEPCON generates revenue primarily from exhibitor booth fees and related services (sponsorships, seminars, advertising); visitor attendance is free with online pre-registration. Its GTM motion is event-driven: sell booth space to electronics component, material, manufacturing, inspection, and semiconductor packaging companies, and drive footfall through the website, email newsletter, X (Twitter), YouTube, and a Japanese-language technical blog covering GaN, SiC, Ga2O3, packaging, and related topics.

The Tokyo February edition draws up to 1,800 exhibitors and 88,000 visitors including co-located shows, while Osaka and Nagoya editions run at smaller scale (~300 and ~620 exhibitors respectively). The January 2025 Tokyo show attracted 1,711 exhibitors from 24 countries/regions and 85,430 visitors from 56 countries/regions. Named participants span Toyota, Denso, Nissan, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, Astemo, Murata Manufacturing, ROHM, Kyocera, Ajinomoto, TSMC, and Rapidus — reflecting demand from automotive electronics, EV power semiconductors, advanced packaging, and AI hardware supply chains.

Name

NEPCON JAPAN

Legal name

RX Japan 合同会社 (RX Japan GK)

Website

https://nepconjapan.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

NEPCON JAPAN is Asia's largest electronics R&D, manufacturing, and packaging technology trade show, held four times annually across Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya and organized by RX Japan GK. It serves component, material, equipment, semiconductor packaging, automotive electronics, and EMS/ODM exhibitors and tens of thousands of engineering visitors per show.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show and Exhibition Services

akta.pro primary industry

Manufacturing, Industrial Equipment & Automation Shows Organizers (THAHABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Exhibition & Trade Show Management (Conference-Adjacent) (THAHACAF)

Keywords

• Electronics manufacturing exhibition
• Trade show services
• Semiconductor packaging expo
• SMT equipment exhibition
• Power device expo

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor booth fees and related services: Exhibitors pay for booth space to display their products and technologies at NEPCON JAPAN. Additional revenue likely comes from sponsorship packages, seminar slots, and advertising within the show.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NEPCON JAPAN organizes Asia's largest electronics R&D, manufacturing, and packaging technology trade show, held four times per year across Tokyo (February and September), Osaka (May), and Nagoya (November). It offers exhibitor booth space and sponsorship packages to electronics, semiconductor, automotive, and component manufacturers, alongside a free visitor pre-registration system and a 200-session conference program. The portfolio includes eight sub-exhibitions covering SMT, inspection/testing, IC and sensor packaging, electronic components and materials, PWBs, fine process technologies, power devices and modules, and EMS/ODM services, co-located with AUTOMOTIVE WORLD, FACTORY INNOVATION WEEK, and SMART LOGISTICS EXPO.

Product overview

NEPCON JAPAN is Asia's leading electronics R&D and manufacturing technology exhibition organized by RX Japan. The portfolio consists of multiple co-located trade shows held at different venues and times: INTERNEPCON JAPAN (electronics manufacturing/SMT), ELECTROTEST JAPAN (inspection/testing), IC & Sensor Packaging Technology EXPO, ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS & MATERIALS EXPO, PWB EXPO (printed wiring boards), FINE PROCESS TECHNOLOGY EXPO, Power Device and Module Expo, and EMS & ODM EXPO. The shows are held four times annually at Makuhari Messe (September), Tokyo Big Sight (February), INTEX Osaka (May), and Aichi Sky Expo (Nagoya, November). Concurrent exhibitions include AUTOMOTIVE WORLD, FACTORY INNOVATION WEEK, and SMART LOGISTICS Expo. The event features seminars, conferences, and product showcases covering the entire electronics manufacturing supply chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INTERNEPCON JAPAN: Electronics Manufacturing and SMT Exhibition - World's Leading SMT Exhibition gathering Equipment, Solutions and Services for Electronics Manufacturing
• ELECTROTEST JAPAN
• IC & Sensor Packaging Technology EXPO (ISP)
• Electronic Components & Materials EXPO
• PWB EXPO
• Fine Process Technology EXPO
• Power Device and Module EXPO
• EMS & ODM EXPO
• AUTOMOTIVE WORLD
• Factory Innovation Week
• Smart Logistics EXPO

Products and services

• NEPCON JAPAN Hub (Central Portal) Central online portal providing information about all NEPCON JAPAN exhibitions held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya throughout the year, with visitor pre-registration and exhibitor application functionality.
• INTERNEPCON JAPAN Core NEPCON JAPAN sub-exhibition focused on SMT and electronics manufacturing equipment, solutions, and services for the global electronics manufacturing supply chain.
• ELECTROTEST JAPAN Sub-exhibition specialized in test, inspection, measurement, and analysis equipment and services for electronics manufacturing and R&D.
• IC & Sensor Packaging Technology EXPO (ISP) Sub-exhibition for IC final manufacturing, gathering advanced equipment, materials, and services for semiconductor packaging.
• Electronic Components & Materials EXPO Sub-exhibition for electronic components and materials including capacitors, connectors, sensors, switches, and semiconductors.
• PWB EXPO Sub-exhibition for PCBs/PWBs, PCB materials, design and development services, and design tools.
• Fine Process Technology EXPO Sub-exhibition featuring fine process technologies for electronics manufacturing, including molding, cutting, press work, etching, and precision processing.
• Power Device and Module Expo Sub-exhibition specialized in power devices, module components, materials, manufacturing, and testing equipment for automotive, energy, railroad, and industrial equipment sectors.
• EMS & ODM EXPO Sub-exhibition featuring EMS and ODM service providers covering design, assembly, and contract manufacturing services for electronics OEMs.
• AUTOMOTIVE WORLD Concurrent exhibition featuring automotive electronics, EV technologies, ADAS, and in-vehicle power module solutions for the automotive industry.
• Factory Innovation Week Concurrent exhibition addressing manufacturing industry challenges through solutions for factory automation, robotics, and production innovation.
• Smart Logistics Expo Concurrent exhibition covering logistics digital transformation (DX), robotics, and carbon neutrality solutions for modern logistics operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 88,000+ visitors per Tokyo show (including concurrent shows)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RX Japan GK (organizer)coreOthersNEPCON JAPAN is organized by RX Japan GK (RX Japan Ltd.), a major trade show organizer headquartered in Tokyo. RX Japan operates trade shows in jewelry, eyeglasses, electronics, energy, IT, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and other industries, currently organizing 109 trade shows across 38 sectors (437 exhibitions total including sub-exhibitions) annually at venues like Tokyo Big Sight, Makuhari Messe, and INTEX Osaka. The organizer is also referred to as 'RX Japan' in the source materials.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• electronica China: Regional Chinese edition of the Munich electronica show, serving the same electronics component and manufacturing market as NEPCON JAPAN but in Greater China rather than Japan.
• CPCA Show: China's leading PCB and electronics manufacturing trade exhibition. Comparable to NEPCON's PWB EXPO and INTERNEPCON JAPAN in PCB manufacturing focus but serves the Chinese market rather than Japan.

Direct peers

• Embedded World: Leading global trade fair for embedded systems, held annually in Nuremberg. Comparable to NEPCON JAPAN in serving electronics design and manufacturing engineers with specialized component and tool vendors.
• CEATEC: Japan's flagship combined IT and electronics exhibition held annually. Comparable as a major Japanese electronics trade show competing for the same domestic exhibitor and visitor base as NEPCON.
• SEMICON Japan: Semiconductor manufacturing exhibition held annually in Japan by SEMI. Directly comparable to NEPCON's IC & Sensor Packaging EXPO and ELECTROTEST JAPAN sub-shows in scope and target audience.
• SPS (Smart Production Solutions): Leading European trade fair for smart and digital automation, held annually in Germany. Comparable to NEPCON's co-located FACTORY INNOVATION WEEK in targeting industrial automation and factory electronics buyers.
• productronica (Munich): World's leading trade fair for electronics development and production, covering SMT, PCB manufacturing, and assembly. Closely comparable to NEPCON's INTERNEPCON JAPAN and PWB EXPO sub-shows.
• AUTOMOTIVE WORLD (co-located): Japan's leading exhibition for automotive technology including EV, ADAS, and automotive electronics, already co-located with NEPCON JAPAN. Comparable as an automotive electronics platform sharing the same venues and many exhibitors.
• electronica (Munich): World's leading trade fair for electronic components, systems and applications, held biennially in Munich. Directly comparable to NEPCON JAPAN as a flagship electronics industry trade show attracting global component, semiconductor, and equipment exhibitors.

Broad incumbents

• IFA Berlin: Major global consumer electronics and home appliances trade show in Berlin. Comparable as a large electronics industry exhibition but with a consumer-electronics focus rather than NEPCON's manufacturing technology emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/INW_RXJapan
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nepconjapanrxexpo133
• Facebookfacebook.com/nepcon.japan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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