TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023

Business Day
September 21 (Thu.) ～ 22 (Fri.)
Public Day
September 23 (Sat.) ～ 24 (Sun.)

Call for Exhibitor

Closing Date to Exhibit Application
May 26 FRI
Exhibitor Briefing
July 4 TUE

Games in motion,
the world
in revolution

Headwinds continued to blow in the world over the past few years.
Still, games never stopped making breakthroughs.

New technologies bloomed one after another from games.
New industries were developed one after another by joining hands with games.
New excitement brought our days to the bright side.

Games have the power to lead the world,
even the strength to repaint someone's life.
Many of us might have felt that way.

That's why we want to make more challenges that only games can do.
Games will lead the world, and become a tailwind for global growth.
Because when games are in motion, the world is on the way to revolution.

In 2023, TOKYO GAME SHOW will return in a more powerful form.
We hope to share the first step to changing the world,
with many game lovers in Japan and overseas.

Concept and Outline

After two years of holding the event online, in 2022 we were able to hold the real event at Makuhari Messe with visitors for the first time in three years.

However, it was not a 100% holding format in 2022. The effects of the spread of the new coronavirus infection still remained, and the event had to be held under various restrictions such as the size of the venue, restrictions on the number and age of visitors allowed in the venue, and new visa (visa) rules for foreigners entering Japan.

Despite these restrictions, the venue was filled with exhibitors and game fans who had been waiting for the show to be held for real, and the excitement and excitement returned to Makuhari Messe. The high evaluation of the exhibition by exhibitors and visitors alike made us realize once again the high demand and importance of holding a real exhibition under any circumstances. This year, for the first time in four years, the entire Makuhari Messe will be used.

The exhibition will be held for four days from Thursday, September 21 to Sunday, September 24, with a Business Day and Public Day.

While some measures to prevent infectious diseases will continue, the number of people allowed in the exhibition hall will be greatly relaxed, and the rules for exhibitors' booths will also be revised.

In 2023, age restrictions will also be lifted, allowing admission for children under 12 years old, and family-friendly exhibition areas will be restored. In addition, a new corner will be set up and a cosplay area will return to Makuhari Messe for the first time in four years. By expanding the content that can be experienced at the venue, we will be able to provide visitors with even more value from the real event than last year.

Online contents will continue to be implemented as last year, including official programs, TGS VR, and a special Steam page. The TGS Forum and Business Meeting areas held on Business Day will also be online compatible.

Gaming is now more than just entertainment content, and its technology is attracting attention and being implemented outside of the gaming industry. The era in which the gaming ecosystem and technology is leading the world is just around the corner.

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023 is the place where all the world's games come together. We hope that a wide range of game-related companies will exhibit at the show, and that we can work together as pioneers of the times.

February 2023

Application (Worldwide) Application (TAIWAN)
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Overview

Event Name

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023
Period

September 21 (Thu.) ～ 24 (Sun.)

Business Day:
September 21 (Thu.) 10:00-17:00
September 22 (Fri.) 10:00-17:00
Public Day:
September 23 (Sat.) 10:00-17:00
September 24 (Sun.) 10:00-17:00
Venue

Makuhari Messe
Organizer

Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA)
Co-Organizer

Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. 　DENTSU INC.
Application (Worldwide) Application (TAIWAN)

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Schedule

To Exhibit Procedure

  • ① Email application form to OMO (tgs@congre.co.jp)
  • ②OMO accepts Application Form
  • ③OMO replies reception mail
  • ④OMO confirms exhibition contents
  • ⑤OMO replies acceptance of application

Real (In-person) Exhibit

【Real Exhibit】Application・Payment Schedule

2023
5.26
FRI
Closing Date to Exhibit Application

Cancellation Fee:
50% of the exhibition fee (May 27 to June11, 2023)

2023
6.12
MON
40 booths or more
Booth Location Selection Meeting

Cancellation Fee:
100% of the exhibition fee(June 12, 2023 onwards)

2023
7.4
TUE
Less than 40 booths
Booth Location Selection Meeting
2023
7.4
TUE
Exhibitor Briefing
2023
7.31
MON
Closing Date for Payment

Online Exhibit

【Online Exhibit】 Application・Payment Schedule

2023
5.26
FRI
Closing Date to Exhibit Application

Cancellation Fee:
50% of the exhibition fee (May 27 to July 4, 2023)

2023
7.4
TUE
Exhibitor Briefing

Cancellation Fee:
100% of the exhibition fee (July 5, 2023 onwards)

2023
7.31
MON
Closing Date for Payment

Official Exhibitor Program Participation

【Official Exhibitor Program】 Participation

2023
5.26
FRI
Participation Application Closing Date
Priority ①・② Priority ③・④

Cancellation Fee:
50% of the participation fee (May 27, 2023 onwards)

2023
6.20
TUE
Official Exhibitor Program Slot Selection Meeting
Priority ①・②

Cancellation Fee:
100% of the participation fee (Priority①②: June 20, 2023 onwards)

2023
6.30
FRI
Official Exhibitor Program Slot Selection Meeting
Priority ③・④

Cancellation Fee:
100% of the participation fee (Priority③④：June 30, 2023 onwards)

2023
7.31
MON
Closing Date for Payment
  • Priority①：
    Game Console Platform Company
  • Priority②：
    Exhibitor that participated in the preceding show (TGS2022) with Official Exhibitor Program
  • Priority③：
    Exhibitor that participated in the preceding show (TGS2022)
  • Priority④：
    Other Exhibitor
  • For priority ① and ②, the exhibitors with the largest number of slot participations in 2022 will be prioritized. For other selection orders, exhibitors who have applied to exhibit real TGS2023 with larger booth numbers (* regardless of booth shape), exhibitors who have exhibited Trial Play Booth for Press/Influencer at TGS2022 (* regardless of number of booths),exhibitors who have met TGS2023 exhibition application deadline timeline, and CESA member will be given priority under the same conditions. If the conditions are still the same, a lottery will be held.
    For priority ③ and ④, the exhibitors who have applied to exhibit real TGS2023 with larger booth numbers (* regardless of booth shape), exhibitors who have exhibited Trial Play Booth for Press/Influencer at TGS2022 (* regardless of number of booths), exhibitors who have met TGS2023 exhibition application deadline timeline, and CESA member will be given priority under the same conditions. If the conditions are still the same, a lottery will be held.
  • 1 company has 1 slot basis. However, if there are available slots remain, exhibitor can apply for multiple slots (50 minutes/1 slot).

TOKYO GAME SHOW VR 2023 (TGSVR2023)

【TGSVR2023】 Application・Payment Schedule

2023
5.26
FRI
Participation Application Closing Date

Cancellation Fee:
50% of the exhibition fee (May 27 to July 3, 2023)

2023
7.4
THU
Exhibitor Briefing

Cancellation Fee:
100% of the exhibition fee (July 4, 2023 onwards)

2023
7.31
MON
Closing Date for Payment
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