INCHEM TOKYO 2027, Japan’s Largest Chemical and Plant Engineering Exhibition, Opens Applications to International Exhibitors

Made up of five specialized exhibitions, INCHEM Tokyo brings together technologies and business opportunities across the chemical and plant engineering industries in Tokyo

The Japan Management Association will host INCHEM TOKYO 2027 from September 15 to 17, 2027, at the East Exhibition Halls of Tokyo Big Sight. Applications are now open for exhibitors, including international companies.

Early-bird application deadline: February 26, 2027.

Normal application deadline: April 28, 2027.

For international companies seeking to enter the Japanese market, expand their customer base, build partnerships, and showcase their products and technologies, INCHEM TOKYO offers a valuable opportunity to connect directly with key industry professionals.

Japan’s Chemical Industry at a Turning Point: Technology and New Ideas Open the Door to the Next Stage

The chemical industry is undergoing a major transformation. Green transformation (GX) and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping industrial structures, while growth opportunities are emerging in advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. At the same time, the production facilities and equipment that underpin the industry face mounting challenges, including labor shortages, aging infrastructure, and the need to improve productivity.

Meeting these challenges requires more than new technologies alone. It also calls for combining innovative ideas with the equipment, machinery, and process technologies developed over decades, drawing on the expertise of companies that support the industry. Bringing established technologies together with new approaches can help the chemical industry move into its next stage of development.

Against this backdrop, INCHEM TOKYO 2027 will spotlight emerging growth themes such as AI, GX, and advanced materials, bringing together technologies and ideas that can help shape the future of the chemical industry.

CHEMISTRY, THE NEXT STAGE.

— Where AI, GX, and advanced materials unlock new growth opportunities —

INCHEM TOKYO: A Comprehensive Exhibition Covering Japan’s Chemical and Plant Engineering Industries

The name “INCHEM” derives from “International Chemistry.” Held biennially since 1966, INCHEM TOKYO is a B2B exhibition showcasing technologies and products for chemical processing, production, and plant engineering. It serves as a business platform for the chemical industry, bringing together solutions across the supply chain, from chemical process machinery and production technologies to plant engineering, environmental solutions, safety, maintenance, and digital transformation (DX) and AI.

INCHEM TOKYO is Japan’s only comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the chemical industry.

The previous edition featured 315 exhibitors across 625 booths and attracted approximately 12,000 visitors. Attendees represented a broad range of industries, including chemicals, petrochemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, steel, semiconductors and electronics, plastics, and food and beverages.

Five Specialized Exhibitions in 2027

INCHEM TOKYO 2027 will comprise five specialized exhibitions, covering a broad range of technologies and solutions for the chemical and plant engineering sectors.

37th Plant Show: Chemical process machinery; resource and energy transformation and engineering; rotating machinery and piping; instrumentation, control and monitoring; environmental solutions; laboratory and analytical instruments; staffing, education and outsourcing; and specialized media and information services.

14th Innovation in Water Management Water Treatment and Materials: Water treatment equipment, functional materials, water treatment chemicals, and technologies for removing, degrading, and treating organofluorine compounds such as PFAS.

6th Explosion Protection and Safety Measures: Explosion-proof products and design, explosion-proof IoT, occupational safety, risk assessment, fire prevention, and smart safety management.

4th Plant Maintenance and Repair: Maintenance and inspection solutions, predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, non-destructive testing, repair materials, inspection drones and robots, and AI-powered technologies.

2nd Plant DX/AI/Security: Digital transformation for plant design, generative AI, process simulation, digital twins, data utilization, and cybersecurity, including operational technology (OT) security.

Note: The product and technology fields listed for each exhibition zone are examples of intended exhibits and may differ from the actual exhibits.

Connecting Japan’s Chemical and Plant Engineering Industries with International Technologies.

INCHEM TOKYO attracts professionals involved in manufacturing, manufacturing systems development, production engineering, facilities and engineering, research and development, maintenance, environmental management and safety, instrumentation and control, and IT and DX. These visitors play important roles in evaluating technologies, selecting equipment, and developing new business opportunities.

For international companies offering chemical process machinery, pumps and compressors, valves and piping components, instrumentation and control systems, environmental and energy solutions, laboratory and analytical instruments, water treatment technologies, explosion protection and safety solutions, maintenance technologies, DX, AI, IoT, and advanced materials, the exhibition provides an opportunity to connect with potential Japanese customers, sales partners, and technology partners.

The special program INCHEM Innovation Hub will also showcase technologies and advanced initiatives from companies, organizations, and research institutions. Focusing on themes such as GX, the circular economy, generative AI, and advanced materials, the program aims to foster exchange and create new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and business development.

Applications Now Open to International Exhibitors

INCHEM TOKYO 2027 welcomes exhibitors offering a wide range of products and services that can help shape the future of the chemical industry, from established technologies refined over many years to innovative solutions and new ideas.

For international companies looking to expand into Japan, develop new sales channels, identify potential business partners, or explore technology collaborations in the chemical and plant engineering sectors, INCHEM TOKYO offers a valuable opportunity to showcase their expertise and engage directly with professionals from relevant industries.

To request exhibitor information or inquire about participation, please visit the official INCHEM TOKYO website.
https://inchem.jma.or.jp/en/

For Inquiries

Japan Management Association
INCHEM TOKYO Secretariat
Email: INCHEM@jma.or.jp

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