Tokyo, Japan – September 26, 2024 – Mapbox, a leading digital map development company, announces its participation in CEATEC 2024, scheduled from October 15 to 18 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. The company will showcase advanced applications of digital map technology across various industries, including automotive, logistics, manufacturing, and meteorology.

Exhibition details:

• Dates: October 15 (Tuesday) to October 18 (Friday), 2024​
• Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM​
• Location: Makuhari Messe, Hall 3, "Partners Park" Area, Booth 3H087 within [LBMA Japan]​

Special session:

• Title: "How Can Digital Maps Solve Social Issues Today?"​
• Date: October 16 (Wednesday), 2024​
• Time: 1:25 PM – 1:45 PM​
• Venue: Makuhari Messe, Hall 2, Special Venue​
• Speaker: Kazuhiro Terada, Strategic Account Manager, Mapbox​

The session will explore how digital map technology addresses societal challenges, focusing on:​

• Automotive and mobility: Strategies to enhance efficiency in logistics amid the "2024 Problem," including the integration of autonomous driving and electric vehicles (EVs).​
• Environmental impact: Case studies on reducing CO₂ emissions through optimized route selection, exemplified by the adoption of Mapbox's navigation solutions in BMW and MINI's new EV models.​
• Disaster preparedness: Insights into utilizing Mapbox's technology for disaster prevention, marking the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 2025.​

Event Information:

• Name: CEATEC 2024​
• Dates: October 15 (Tuesday) to October 18 (Friday), 2024​
• Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM​
• Venue: Makuhari Messe (2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture)​
• Admission: Free (Pre-registration required)​
• Pre-registration: CEATEC Registration​
• Organizer: Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)​
• Official Website: CEATEC 2024​

Mapbox invites attendees to visit its booth and participate in the session to explore innovative solutions addressing current social issues through digital map technology.​

About CEATEC 2024:

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, CEATEC (Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies) is Japan's premier digital innovation exhibition. This year's theme, "Toward Society 5.0," emphasizes "Innovation for All," featuring special projects and conferences with over 300 speakers addressing societal challenges, future creation, technological advancements, global trends, and next-generation support. Notably, the event coincides with the "Japan Mobility Show," showcasing advancements in mobility for a prosperous society.​