Material Week 2026 | Japan High-Functional Materials Week

Exhibition Dates: September 30 – October 2, 2026
Venue: Japan – Chiba – Makuhari Messe (Chiba International Convention Center)
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions (RX)
Frequency: Annual
Exhibition Area: 40,000 sqm
Visitors: 50,000
Number of Exhibitors & Brands: 1,050

Material Week is the world's largest cutting-edge materials technology exhibition, showcasing functional films, plastics, cellulose, carbon fiber composites, metals and ceramics. As a comprehensive platform for advanced materials, the show brings together the latest innovations and technologies from across the global materials industry.

Photonix is a comprehensive exhibition of optical and laser-related technologies, comprising three specialized categories: "Laser Processing", "Optical Components/Materials" and "Optical Measurement/Analysis". It serves as a key hub for professionals exploring the full spectrum of photonics applications.

FINETECH JAPAN is the world's leading display technology exhibition, covering everything from electronic displays (LCD, OLED, quantum dot and micro LED) to their manufacturing equipment, materials and processing technologies. It provides a complete overview of the display industry's value chain and future directions.

Recycle Tech Japan aims to drive the re-evaluation of recycling methods in the context of the global pursuit of carbon neutrality. Through the exhibition, we will advance technological innovation in the recycling field and build an ecosystem of diverse partners - including material suppliers, manufacturers, logistics service providers, retailers, waste management companies and municipal authorities - delivering practical, viable solutions to society.

High-Functional Films & Plastics: Optical films, functional packaging films, semiconductor-related films and touch panel films; engineering plastics, synthetic resins, high-performance polymers, carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRP/CFRTP) and related molding technologies.

High-Functional Metals & Ceramics: Light metals such as aluminum, magnesium and titanium, special steels, functional alloys, copper and metal powders; structural ceramics, electronic ceramics, bioceramics, ceramic fibers and advanced ceramic materials.

Adhesives, Coatings & Sustainable Materials: Industrial adhesives, double-sided tapes, dissimilar material joining technologies and dispensing equipment; functional coatings, anti-corrosion coatings, paints, surface treatment technologies and coating equipment; bioplastics, recycled materials, cellulose nanofibers and circular recycling technologies.

Manufacturing Processes & Equipment: Green processes - manufacturing equipment for decarbonizing material production, energy-saving technologies and eco-friendly plant solutions; general production and inspection - various molding machines, processing machinery, laser processing equipment, inspection/measurement and analysis instruments (such as those featured in the Photonix optics exhibition) and recycling technologies.

Featured Sub-shows & Applications: Mobility materials - lightweight and functional materials for automotive, aerospace, drone, railway and shipbuilding applications; electronic displays - display technologies such as LCD, OLED, quantum dot and micro LED materials and equipment.