Japan's Annual Mobility Event Emphasizes Collaborative Business Development
The 2024 Japan Mobility Show (JMS) is set to make a significant impact on the mobility landscape, with a focus on showcasing cutting-edge innovations that aim to transform transportation. This year's event, scheduled to take place from October 15 to 18 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, will be an annual event, following the success of the 2023 edition which drew 1.11 million visitors.
A Shift Toward Holistic Mobility Concepts
Unlike the previous year's event, the 2024 JMS will place greater emphasis on connected, autonomous, and shared mobility systems, as well as urban infrastructure innovations. The focus of this year's show is on the integration of electrification, digital connectivity, autonomous driving, and urban mobility solutions. It highlights smart mobility living labs and collaboration among various stakeholders like Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), tech companies, and government entities to shape future urban transport.
Anticipated Outcomes
The anticipated outcomes of the 2024 JMS include demonstrating how various mobility modes and technologies converge to address sustainability, convenience, and safety. The event aims to promote partnerships and innovation acceleration in response to societal mobility needs.
The Future Mobility Forum
A key feature of this year's event is the Future Mobility Forum, where JAMA's chairman and vice chairmen will discuss their visions and challenges in working toward a mobility-based society. Chairman Masanori Katayama (Isuzu) announced this year's Japan Mobility Show (JMS) at a press conference held on May 23, 2024.
Joint Collaboration with CEATEC
The 2024 JMS will be held jointly with CEATEC, a comprehensive exhibition of digital innovation to showcase Society 5.0*. This collaboration reflects the event's commitment to integrating digital transformation into the mobility sector.
A Platform for Co-creation
The Mobility Show aims to serve as a co-creation platform for sparking new businesses. With 150 startups and 50 established companies scheduled to exhibit, the event will set up opportunities for these entities to communicate, both at the venue and online. Chairman Katayama has expressed a desire to include reverse pitching in this year's JMS, where established companies and startups work together to co-create and sincerely address challenges.
Bringing Together Industry and Enthusiasts
The Mobility Show brings together the two different facets of showcasing future mobility and fostering business partnerships in a single package. Chairman Toyoda commented during a "big recap" with Matsuko Deluxe that the event aims to bring together people from various industries, including those creating the future, car lovers, driving enthusiasts, ventures, and people from other industries.
The vision of the 2024 JMS is one where mobility companies act as problem solvers in regard to various societal issues. The show will set up opportunities for startups and established companies to communicate, both at the venue and online, in an effort to foster innovation and collaboration. The Mobility Show is poised to be a significant event in the mobility sector, offering a glimpse into the future of transportation.
- The 2024 Japan Mobility Show, held in partnership with CEATEC, promises to demonstrate how integrating digital transformation can revolutionize aerospace, finance, and technology industries within the mobility sector.
- The anticipated outcomes of the show include fostering collaborations and innovation, particularly in the areas of business, technology, and finance, to address societal mobility needs and respond to challenges in creating sustainable urban transport solutions.
