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ITmedia and JASA Enter Strategic Partnership to Jointly Plan and Promote EdgeTech+ 2026, One of Japan’s Largest Comprehensive Edge Technology Exhibitions

ITmedia and JASA have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly plan EdgeTech+ 2026 and enhance the value of the exhibition. ITmedia will be responsible for online activities, audience acquisition and content, while JASA will oversee the exhibition’s organisation and operation, as well as industry collaboration.

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EdgeTech+ 2026MONOistEE Times JapanEDN Japan
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)

Edge technology, embedded systems technology, manufacturing, IT and software, physical AI, SDx and AI-driven development

Contract Date17 August 2026
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Usage history

2025 event results: 32,429 in-person visitors and 14,953 conference attendees

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ITmedia Inc.2148
Relationship with the Company

Strategic partner for jointly planning EdgeTech+ 2026 and enhancing the value of the exhibition. JASA will organise the exhibition and oversee its operations, while ITmedia will be responsible for online activities, strengthening the programme, developing new visitor segments and enhancing the appeal of exhibiting companies.

CounterpartyJapan Embedded Systems Technology Association (JASA)

A general incorporated association based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo. JASA conducts research into applied embedded systems technologies and engages in standardisation, promotion and public awareness activities. Its members include companies, educational institutions and research institutions. Its chair is Takeuchi Kaichi (竹内嘉一). Established on 7 August 1986.

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2025 event results: 3 days, 32,429 in-person visitors, 329 exhibiting companies and organisations, and 156 conference sessions

In this announcement the company addresses none of Contract Value / Offering price / Impact on Business Performance.

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Names of Products / Services CoveredEdgeTech+ 2026, MONOist, EE Times Japan, EDN Japan
CounterpartyJapan Embedded Systems Technology Association (JASA)
Counterparty overviewA general incorporated association based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo. JASA conducts research into applied embedded systems technologies and engages in standardisation, promotion and public awareness activities. Its members include companies, educational institutions and research institutions. Its chair is Takeuchi Kaichi (竹内嘉一). Established on 7 August 1986.
Relationship with the CompanyStrategic partner for jointly planning EdgeTech+ 2026 and enhancing the value of the exhibition. JASA will organise the exhibition and oversee its operations, while ITmedia will be responsible for online activities, strengthening the programme, developing new visitor segments and enhancing the appeal of exhibiting companies.
Contract Date17 August 2026
Applicable areaEdge technology, embedded systems technology, manufacturing, IT and software, physical AI, SDx and AI-driven development
Location scale2025 event results: 3 days, 32,429 in-person visitors, 329 exhibiting companies and organisations, and 156 conference sessions
Usage history2025 event results: 32,429 in-person visitors and 14,953 conference attendees
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As the manufacturing and embedded systems industries undergo shifts toward physical AI, SDx and AI-driven development, there is a need to build a new ecosystem that also engages engineers and business leaders in the IT and software fields.

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