World's Largest Premiere Show for Cameras and Imaging Announces 'CP+ 2027'

The Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) will host CP+ (Camera & Photo Imaging Show) 2027, the world premiere event for cameras and photographic imaging, in a hybrid format combining an on-site exhibition at Pacifico Yokohama and an online event. The event will run for four days from Thursday, February 25, to Sunday, February 28, 2027. Admission is free but requires prior registration.

CIPA is now accepting applications from companies and organizations wishing to exhibit. For this edition, we continue to offer the popular 'Budget Plan' to make participation more accessible, and we are introducing a new 'Early Bird Plan' available to all exhibitors who apply by the deadline. The application deadline for standard participation is Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The deadline for both the 'Budget Plan' and 'Early Bird Plan' is Monday, August 31, 2026.

For more details, please visit the official website at https://www.cpplus.jp/. We look forward to your participation.

◆ CP+ 2026 Attracts Record 149 Exhibitors: Growing Youth and Female Attendance Opens New Marketing Opportunities

CP+, the world premiere show for cameras and photographic imaging, is one of the largest global events where companies and organizations from the camera and imaging industries gather to showcase the latest products, services, and technological trends. At CP+ 2026, a record 149 domestic and international companies and organizations exhibited. Attendance reached 58,329, a 104.5% increase compared to the previous year. Attendees aged 39 and under accounted for approximately 40% of the total, and the female attendance rate reached a record high of 22.4%. The event has evolved into a festival attracting not only professionals and camera enthusiasts but also a broad range of photo and video lovers. For exhibitors, CP+ offers an excellent opportunity to enhance global brand awareness and engage directly with users to hear their feedback. It is a highly effective event for reaching new user segments and conducting direct marketing activities.

◆ Popular 'Budget Plan' Returns with New 'Early Bird Plan' for All Exhibitors

We will continue to offer the well-received 'Budget Plan' (open to all exhibitors), enabling companies to exhibit affordably with compact booths. Additionally, as a new initiative this year, we are introducing an 'Early Bird Plan' for all companies and organizations that apply by one month before the standard application deadline—Monday, August 31, 2026.

We warmly invite not only camera and accessory manufacturers but also diverse businesses engaged in emerging imaging-related industries to consider exhibiting at this opportunity.

◆ Beyond Camera Enthusiasts: Diverse Programs to Attract a Broad Audience

CP+ 2027 will feature a wide range of programs designed to attract diverse visitor demographics, reflecting the expanding imaging market.

We will offer practical content for video and visual creators, main-stage talks featuring renowned photographers and creators, initiatives supporting photographic expression and artwork creation, and family- and beginner-friendly photo exhibitions and workshops. CP+ continues to evolve as an event that directly engages a broad spectrum of target audiences.

【Main On-Site Events】

Content for Video and Visual Creators

In collaboration with CREATORS EDGE, Vook, and PRONEWS, we will host numerous practical sessions, further strengthening content for video and visual creators.

Stage Events Featuring Top Photographers and Creators

We will host main-stage talks featuring leading photographers and creators, offering exclusive insights into their behind-the-scenes shooting experiences and creative philosophies.

Programs for Women, Families, and Casual Users

We plan to present a wide range of popular programs, including the annual large-scale Plarail diorama, cat photography exhibitions, and hands-on workshops, all designed to appeal to women, families, and casual users.

Initiatives Supporting Photographic Expression and Artwork Creation

We will host events such as the Book Market and ZINES FAIR, offering visitors ideas for enjoying photography beyond taking pictures and supporting diverse forms of photographic expression and artwork creation.

Additionally, we plan to introduce various other programs, including world premiere product announcements and food trucks, to enhance the vibrancy of the event venue.

【CP+ 2027 Event Overview】

Event Name: CP+ (Camera & Photo Imaging Show) 2027

Dates: Thursday, February 25 – Sunday, February 28, 2027 (4 days), 10:00–18:00 daily (until 17:00 on the final day)

※ VIP and press entry: 10:00–12:00 on Thursday, February 25

Venue: Pacifico Yokohama (Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) / Online (CP+ Official Website)

(Hybrid format; online content will be archived and available until March 31, 2027)

Exhibitor Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 17:00

※ Deadline for Early Bird and Budget Plans: Monday, August 31, 2026, 23:59

Exhibitor Briefing & Booth Allocation Lottery: Thursday, October 22, 2026 (held online)

Visitor Registration Opens: Early December 2026 (tentative)

※ Official CP+ Website:

https://www.cpplus.jp/