JACLaS EXPO 2026【Hyogo】

Exhibition Highlights

Japan’s largest exhibition in the clinical laboratory field

The exhibition provides an opportunity to review and compare clinical laboratory instruments, reagents, software, automation systems, and related services from multiple manufacturers in one location. Visitors can examine instrument size, operability, processing capacity, analytical principles, and compatibility with existing laboratory workflows while consulting directly with product and technical specialists.

Event Information

• Official Name: JACLaS EXPO 2026
• Exhibition Description: Clinical Laboratory Instruments, Reagents and Systems Exhibition
• Date: October 8 (Thu.)–10 (Sat.), 2026
• October 8: 9:30–17:30
• October 9: 9:30–17:30
• October 10: 9:30–14:00
• Venue: Kobe International Exhibition Hall
• Address: 6-11-1 Minatojima-nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0046, Japan
• Format: In-person trade exhibition
• Visitor Registration: Advance online registration is open

Organizer

• Organizer: Japanese Association of Clinical Laboratory Systems (JACLaS)
• Japanese Name: 一般社団法人 日本臨床検査機器・試薬・システム振興協会
• Association Activities: Information dissemination, exhibitions, product information, research support, and international cooperation in clinical laboratory testing
• Eligible Exhibitors: JACLaS member organizations and companies handling clinical laboratory instruments, reagents, systems, and related products
• Exhibitor Applications: Applications for JACLaS EXPO 2026 have closed

Main Exhibition Categories

• Clinical chemistry testing
• Immunoassays and immunological testing
• Hematology and coagulation testing
• Microbiology and infectious-disease testing
• Urinalysis and general laboratory testing
• Pathology and cytology
• Point-of-care and rapid testing
• Physiological-function testing
• DNA, RNA, and molecular testing
• Laboratory information systems
• Laboratory automation systems
• Pre-analytical and specimen-processing systems
• Specimen transport, sorting, and storage systems
• Quality-control and standardization products
• Laboratory consumables and related services

Who Should Attend

• Medical technologists, physicians, and healthcare professionals working in hospitals and clinics
• Professionals working at reference laboratories and testing centers
• Personnel from health-screening and medical checkup facilities
• Researchers from universities and medical research institutions
• Research and development professionals from pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations
• Manufacturers of clinical laboratory instruments and reagents
• Medical-device, laboratory-equipment, and diagnostics distributors
• Laboratory information-system and automation professionals
• Students studying clinical laboratory science and medical technology

Advance Visitor Registration

Visitors who complete advance registration will receive a name badge. Bringing the badge to the venue allows entry without waiting at the reception desk. The registration form is currently provided in Japanese.

• Registration Method: Complete the official JACLaS EXPO 2026 visitor pre-registration form
• Name Badge: A name badge will be mailed to advance registrants
• Admission Management: Barcodes printed on name badges will be scanned at the venue entrance
• Registration Information: Name, institution, department, business address, contact information, visitor category, purpose of visit, and fields of interest
• Visitor Purposes: Product selection and information gathering for instruments, reagents, and systems
• Information Provided to Exhibitors: When an exhibitor scans a visitor’s badge at its booth, the registered personal information will be provided to that exhibitor
• Email Address Preference: Registrants may choose not to provide their email address to exhibitors

Benefits for Visitors

• Compare laboratory instruments, reagents, systems, and services from multiple manufacturers in one location
• Examine instrument size, operability, throughput, and workflow using actual systems
• Discuss technical and product requirements directly with manufacturer representatives
• Collect information on newly released products, measurement principles, applications, and software
• Review solutions for laboratory automation, operational efficiency, staffing challenges, and medical digital transformation
• Identify alternative products for cost reduction, performance improvement, supply-chain risk management, and replacement planning
• Exchange information with hospitals, reference laboratories, manufacturers, and distributors

Related Scientific Meeting

The 58th Annual Meeting of the Japan Association for Clinical Laboratory Science will be held concurrently from October 8 to 10, 2026, at the adjacent Kobe International Conference Center.

• Meeting: The 58th Annual Meeting of the Japan Association for Clinical Laboratory Science
• Theme: Enjoying Clinical Laboratory Science
• Venue: Kobe International Conference Center
• Program: Scientific lectures, general oral presentations, technical seminars, sponsored seminars, and related programs
• Location: Both venues are located near Shimin Hiroba Station on Kobe’s Port Island

Previous Exhibition Results

JACLaS EXPO 2025 was held in Yokohama and attracted visitors from medical institutions, testing laboratories, research organizations, manufacturers, distributors, and overseas organizations.

• Cumulative Daily Visits: 11,241
• Unique Visitors during the Exhibition: 8,221
• Unique Users: 3,792 visitors from hospitals, testing centers, screening facilities, research institutions, and related organizations
• Unique Manufacturer Visitors: 3,160
• Unique Distributor Visitors: 604
• Unique Overseas Visitors: 92

Overview

Clinical laboratories are increasingly required to provide faster and more sensitive testing while addressing workforce limitations, automation, data integration, quality management, and medical digital transformation. JACLaS EXPO 2026 will present products and services supporting the complete laboratory workflow, from clinical chemistry, immunology, hematology, microbiology, pathology, molecular testing, and point-of-care testing to specimen preparation, transport, information systems, and total laboratory automation. By examining actual products and speaking directly with specialists, visitors can collect practical information for improving laboratory operations and planning the next generation of diagnostic services.

Publication Status

• Event Dates and Venue: Published
• Advance Visitor Registration: Open
• Exhibitor Applications: Closed
• Guide for Exhibitors: Published
• Exhibitor List: Under preparation
• Company Profiles: Under preparation
• Floor Map: Under preparation
• Product List: Under preparation
• Official Poster: Under preparation
• Visitor Point Rally: Details under preparation

Access to the Venue

• From Sannomiya Station: Approximately 10 minutes by Port Liner to Shimin Hiroba Station
• From Kobe Airport: Approximately eight minutes by Port Liner to Shimin Hiroba Station
• From Shin-Kobe Station: Take the Kobe Municipal Subway to Sannomiya Station and transfer to the Port Liner
• From Shimin Hiroba Station: Approximately one minute on foot to the Kobe International Exhibition Hall
• Venue Address: 6-11-1 Minatojima-nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0046, Japan

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