Geo Exhibition 2024 Achieves Record Attendance with Over 1,000 Visitors; Mapbox Unveils New Product Innovations

April 22, 2024

Tokyo, Japan – April 22, 2024 – Mapbox Japan LLC, in collaboration with geospatial technology startup MIERUNE Inc., successfully hosted "Geo Exhibition 2024" on April 19 at Asakusabashi Hulic Hall. The event featured 50 exhibitors and attracted over 1,000 attendees, marking the largest turnout in its history.

Event highlights:

  • Diverse exhibitors: The exhibition showcased a wide range of participants, including map development companies, car navigation developers, data solution providers utilizing human flow data, non-profit organizations mapping accessible restrooms, and citizen groups passionate about cartography. This diversity underscores the expanding applications of maps and geospatial data, driven by advancements in AI and IoT technologies.
  • Engaging presentations: Exhibitors delivered presentations throughout the day, many to full audiences, reflecting the growing interest and relevance of the geospatial industry.

Mapbox contributions:

  • Interactive demonstrations: At its booth, Mapbox showcased web applications such as "Mini Linear 3D," displaying the route of the linear motor car, and "MiniTokyo3D," providing real-time positions of Tokyo's trains on a map. These demonstrations facilitated active information exchange with attendees interested in leveraging geospatial data.
  • Product launch: During a 4:10 PM presentation, Mapbox announced a partnership with web system development company Fusic Inc. and introduced the "Mapbox Weather Service," a new product delivering weather data in map-compatible formats.

Industry perspectives:

  • Akihiko Kusanagi, Mapbox Japan Ambassador and Developer of "MiniTokyo3D": "The density of the venue is impressive, attracting both business professionals and enthusiasts. Mapbox's open development framework allows easy access for individuals from various backgrounds, which is a distinctive feature of Geo Exhibition."
  • Professor Daichi Furuhashi, Aoyama Gakuin University and Mapbox Japan Ambassador: "There's an increasing number of exhibits showcasing technologies and services that visualize human and material flows in real-time. The trend is shifting from merely using map services to applying geospatial data across various fields, including disaster prevention."

Future outlook:

The success of Geo Exhibition 2024 highlights the growing significance of geospatial data in addressing societal challenges and fostering new business opportunities. Mapbox remains committed to leading the industry by providing platforms for information exchange, innovation, and the discovery of new technologies and talent.

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About Mapbox

Mapbox is the leading maps and location platform powering a new generation of location-aware applications. Mapbox is the only platform that equips organizations with the full set of tools to power the navigation for people, packages, and vehicles everywhere. More than 4 million registered developers and 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies have chosen Mapbox because of the platform's flexibility, security and privacy compliance. Organizations use Mapbox applications, data, SDKs and APIs to create customized and immersive experiences that delight their customers.

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