2026 International Welding Show at Tokyo Big Sight: A Festival of Welding and Joining Technologies

The "2026 International Welding Show" will be held from September 16th (Wednesday) to 19th (Saturday), 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo). This exhibition is one of Japan's largest specialized trade shows, bringing together the latest products and advanced welding processing system technologies in welding, joining, and related fields.

Weaving the Future: Welding Transformation

The theme for this year's show is "SMART CRAFT × DEEP TECHNOLOGY," focusing on the latest technological trends and innovations. Cutting-edge exhibits expected to shape the industry's future will be showcased. Forums on key areas such as laser processing, steel frame processing, non-destructive testing, and measurement will be held, with application acceptance now open. Additionally, numerous seminars on welding technology will be offered in the "Welding Communication Zone," providing a platform for acquiring specialized knowledge and exchanging opinions.

Attractions of the International Welding Show and Exhibitor Benefits

The International Welding Show boasts impressive scale, with 345 companies (including 103 from 20 countries) exhibiting at the previous event (2024, Intex Osaka) across a venue area of 27,474 square meters. It attracted over 100,000 visitors (including 4,086 from overseas), demonstrating its overwhelming popularity as a specialized trade show for material processing. Leading global manufacturers will gather, unveiling new technologies and products, making it an ideal opportunity to grasp the latest industry trends. With over 60% of visitors being end-users and over 40% being engineers, practical, work-related information and technologies are expected.

Exhibitors can benefit from features such as a business matching system, trend seminars, a business lounge, and special invitations for overseas dealers and users, providing opportunities for customer acquisition, sales promotion, and building international networks. Participant testimonials highlight benefits like discovering new products and technologies, gathering information on related processes, and interacting with business partners.

Key Information for Visitors

This exhibition is open for business negotiations and general admission, requiring pre-registration (free of charge). Registration enables prior information exchange with exhibitors and access to an appointment system that facilitates productive business meetings during the event. The show features abundant live demonstrations, allowing visitors to see and experience the latest technologies firsthand.

Event Overview:

• Event Name: 2026 International Welding Show
• Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West Hall 1 & 2
• Address: 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo
• Dates: September 16 (Wed) - September 19 (Sat), 2026
• Time: 10:00 - 17:00 (Closes at 16:00 on the final day)
• Admission: Free (Pre-registration required)

Access:

• Yurikamome Line: "Tokyo Big Sight Station"
• Rinkai Line: "Kokusai-Tenjijo Station"

Interested visitors are encouraged to check the official website for the latest information and complete their pre-registration. Details on exhibits, seminars, and exhibitor information are updated regularly.