Interop Tokyo 2026
Overview
Japan's largest comprehensive network and infrastructure technology event, running since 1994. Features ShowNet for live demonstrations of cutting-edge internet technologies, along with exhibitions and sessions on AI, security, and cloud. Including co-located events like Digital Signage Japan and AI NATIVE EXPO, total attendance reaches 150,000.
Foundation
- Founded
- 1994
- Founder
- NANO OPT Media, Inc.
Started in 1994 as the Japanese edition of US Interop. ShowNet, which demonstrates cutting-edge network technologies live, is its iconic feature
Transition
- 1994 Interop Tokyo初開催
- 2000年代 ブロードバンド・クラウド技術の展示が拡大
- 2020 コロナ禍でオンライン併用開催に移行
- 2025 来場者13万人超を記録。AI関連展示が急増
Voices
ShowNet evolves every year, providing a valuable opportunity to experience the latest network technologies firsthand.
The exhibition is so large that one day isn't enough to see everything. It's recommended to narrow your focus before attending.
An IT consultant toured the SASE exhibits and came away convinced the shift from VPN makes sense (from a consultant's report, in Japanese)
Walked the security and SASE booths and got hands-on with new tech like long-range laser links (from Kerdy's report, in Japanese)
An attendee documented ShowNet in detail, from the SRv6-based 800G backbone to containerized DDoS mitigation and SIEM/SOAR integration, calling the official materials invaluable (from gorosuke5656's visit report, in Japanese)
GREE Holdings' IT team was struck by AI-driven monitoring and AI-controlled access points, admired the craftsmanship of ShowNet's optical racks, and drew inspiration from STM volunteers' words (from GREE Holdings IT division's report, in Japanese)
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