The three institutes comprising the Organizing Committee of CEATEC JAPAN¹ are proud to announce the commencement of CEATEC JAPAN 2009, the Cutting‐edge IT & Electronics Comprehensive Exhibition, a five‐day event from October 6th to October 10th, 2009 held at Makuhari Messe.

With this year’s theme of “Digital Convergence — Defining the Shape of Our Future”, CEATEC JAPAN 2009 will showcase a wide range of exhibit categories from electronic components and devices to digital home appliances, mobile phones, as well as a comprehensive range of services and content. As a special event this year, the Organizing Committee will also work together with NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) to establish the Green IT Pavilion to introduce the latest leading‐edge energy conservation technologies of Japan such as vehicles powered by fuel cells and wind‐generated power.

This year, a total of 590 exhibitors (263 foreign exhibitors from 22 countries/regions) will be stationed at 2,123 booths for the display of products and technologies. Additionally, up to of 200,000 visitors are estimated to participate in this year’s event.

On Saturday, October 10th, CEATEC JAPAN 2009 will be open with free admission for those who were not able to attend the exhibition during weekday business hours. Seminars on this day also include lectures for college and graduate students, as well as events offering opportunities to visit corporate booths.

For event details, please visit http://www.ceatec.com/2009/en/index.html

¹:Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, Communications and Information network Association of Japan. and Computer Software Association of Japan