Sharp Corporation will hold its first independent large-scale technology exhibition, “SHARP Tech-Day”, from 10th to 12th November at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto-Ku, Tokyo). The event will be held to commemorate its 111th anniversary since its founding on 15th September 1912. A bespoke website for this moment has been launched today. Further information on the event will be available on the website soon.
Under the theme of “Be a Game Changer – Game-changing technologies transforming our future“, Sharp will introduce innovative technologies that will be the driving force of its mid to long-term sustainable growth. Four zones of Smart Living, Smart Industry, Smart Cities, and Sustainability will be set up at the venue in collaboration with technology partner companies. At the event, visitors can experience products and services that lead to innovation around the world. In addition, various stage programmes such as speeches and talk sessions by leading figures are planned, and communication opportunities for startup companies and job-seeking students, etc., are to be set to make the event open for a wide range of people, starting with business professionals and then the general public.
Sharp continues to recognise unique innovations within a variety of fields, including how people live and work. Through these actions, Sharp aims to establish its image as a future-gazing company that supports people and society while continuing to deliver new advancements to the world.
Dates:
- 10th November (Fri) 13:00 – 18:00
- 11th November (Sat) 10:00 – 18:00
- 12th November (Sun) 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Hall 8 (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan)
Entry method: Please register on the website.
About SHARP Tech-Day
Since its founding in 1912, Sharp has delivered many world-first and Japan-first products to the world on the basis of its mission statement – “Sincerity and Creativity“. With technology being the driving force behind these innovations. Sharp aims to continue to evolve its technologies, create game-changing developments, and recognises that our growth, together, contributes to the development of the world. On the basis of this idea and to create an opportunity to experience the potential of Sharp technologies in the future, Sharp Tech-Day will be held for three days on November 10, 11 and 12 as an event commemorating its 111th anniversary.
Planned Exhibits
- Exhibition Area
| Zone | Outline |
| The Future of Smart Living | Theme: Less is More |
| Technologies reducing various household worries, making lives richer and more comfortable with AI and XR*1 can be experiences. | |
| The Future of Smart Industry | Theme: Better Efficiency |
| Concepts providing speed and efficiency to industries with RX2 for smart support of diverse work styles will be proposed. | |
| The Future of Smart Cities | Theme: Better Safety |
| Experience technologies delivering safety and security to people’s lives, such as AI driving assistance and technologies useful in the event of a disaster. | |
| The Future of Sustainability | Theme: Greener Energy |
| Technologies producing renewable energies of the future and addressing environmental issues by improving power efficiency. |
*1 Extended Reality / Cross Reality. A technology which produces a new experience by fusing real and virtual worlds
*2 Robotics Transformation. Digital transformation by utilising robotics
- Other Areas
| Outline | |
| Stage | The main stage, equipped with an ultra-large display, will be set to deliver programmes, including speeches, talk sessions, and special live performances by leading industry professionals. |
| Communication
Space |
An open space that can be utilised freely for various communication purposes will be present. |