Forging Alliances, Shaping Tomorrow: Japan Mobility Show During Business Week 2024
The Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024 (JMS2024) recently concluded at Chiba's Makuhari Messe, marking a significant event in the mobility industry. The four-day business-oriented event focused on co-creation and building partnerships for a sustainable future.
Notable participants included Daihatsu, Toyota, Hino, and other automotive companies, indicative of a collaborative atmosphere. Daihatsu collaborated with major automakers such as Isuzu, Suzuki, Subaru, and Mazda, while Toyota showcased its swappable hydrogen fuel cell batteries, aiming to integrate hydrogen technology across industries through partnerships.
The event highlighted sustainable mobility solutions, with Toyota showcasing its swappable hydrogen cartridges, designed to simplify hydrogen fuel cell technology and encourage its adoption. Hino Motors displayed its electric vehicle offerings, including the Hino Dutro Z EV.
The presence of such advanced technologies suggests a focus on innovation and potential collaboration with startups to drive next-generation mobility solutions. However, specific outcomes or partnerships involving startups were not detailed in the search results.
Akio Toyoda, serving as chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) at the time, spoke about the initiative during a "big recap" session on the final day of last year's show. JAMA Chairman Katayama (Isuzu) expressed his aspirations for JMS2024 on the event's opening day. JAMA Vice Chairman Sato (Toyota) noted the progress made in creating new points of contact and opportunities for partnerships at JMS2024.
The Future Mobility Forum, held daily throughout JMS2024, featured industry-spanning expert discussions on co-creation and catering to diversifying needs. The Startup Future Factory, a significant part of JMS2023, provided assistance to new ventures with fundraising, business meetings, and PR.
The Meet-up Box, a business-matching tool at JMS2024, registered 1,896 companies and facilitated 848 business matches. JMS2024 was also a catalyst for exploring new partnerships and perspectives in developing mobility for the future. Masashi Nakamura, General Manager of Hydrogen System Products Development Div., emphasised the potential for co-creation between startups and automotive companies in developing new products. Masashi Tanaka, General Manager of Energy Solution Business Div., expressed interest in co-creation and partnership-building with startup businesses.
JAMA Vice Chairman Uchida (Nissan) expressed optimism about the future of Japan's mobility sector, particularly with the involvement of young people. JMS2024 was a continuation of the Japan Mobility Show 2023, which marked a renaming and redefining of the Tokyo Motor Show. JMS2024 was the first time the event was held as a business-oriented event.
Looking ahead, the Japan Mobility Show 2025 will be held from October 30 to November 9, 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight. The event is expected to build upon the insights gained from JMS2024, providing further opportunities for co-creation, partnerships, and the development of sustainable mobility solutions.
- The presence of technology companies, like Toyota showcasing swappable hydrogen fuel cell batteries, signifies a fusion of technology and the mobility industry, aiming to integrate advanced technologies across various businesses.
- The Future Mobility Forum at JMS2024 featured industry-spanning expert discussions, promoting collaboration and co-creation between technology, finance, and business sectors, seeking to cater to diversifying needs and develop next-generation mobility solutions.
