Norwegian Remote Learning Equipment Manufacturer Neat to Exhibit for the First Time at Japan's Largest Education Exhibition, EDIX

On May 1st, Neat, a Norwegian-headquartered provider of remote communication equipment, announced its first-time participation in Japan's largest education exhibition, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 13 (Wednesday) to 15 (Friday), 2026. During the exhibition, Neat will host exchange meetings to discuss on-site challenges and initiatives with education stakeholders from local governments actively engaged in remote learning, as well as special lectures by guest speakers.

**Event Overview**

Date: May 13 (Wednesday) - 15 (Friday), 2026 Venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Hall Booth Number: 10-51

**Social Background**

In Japan, the number of teachers is declining due to the declining birthrate and aging population, and disparities in educational opportunities across regions have become a challenge.

Furthermore, the education sector faces diverse demands, including: ・Japanese language education for foreign national children and students ・Ensuring learning opportunities for truant students ・Fostering human resources in science and mathematics ・Promoting individualized and optimized learning

Amidst these circumstances, remote learning is attracting attention as a means to supplement educational disparities between regions, and the government is promoting its introduction through initiatives such as the "N-E.X.T. High School Concept" and "DX High School."

**Background of Initiatives**

Through visits to local governments across Japan to introduce remote learning facilities, the company has encountered on-site challenges. There were cases where local government officials struggled to gather information on remote learning, and even after introducing equipment, the intended remote learning could not be implemented due to inappropriate selection. For example, multiple instances were observed where the quality of audio and video was unsuitable for classes, making two-way communication difficult, and mismatches in equipment selection led to operational impediments. From these situations, it became clear that the success of remote learning depends not only on equipment performance but also on appropriate equipment selection and operational design tailored to the educational setting.

In response to these challenges, the company recognized the need for a platform where local governments could share practical knowledge. This led to the current exhibition and exchange meetings, providing an opportunity to share case studies from local governments that are proactively advancing remote learning.

**Exhibition Content**

・Remote learning system supporting both reception and distribution ・System supporting group work between remote locations ・System with numerous implementation実績 in remote learning distribution centers nationwide

Visitors can experience the remote learning environment.

**Special Lectures**

Speakers from the fields of education, research, and administration will be invited to introduce the current status and challenges of remote communication.

・Officials from the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) ・Officials from the educational support organization (Katariba) ・Prefectural remote learning officials ・Others

**About Neat**

Neat is a video conferencing solution brand born in Norway, founded in 2019 with the mission to "simply enable remote communication between people." With a track record of supporting the establishment of remote and hybrid educational environments in various educational institutions across Japan, Neat is registered as a support provider for the Ministry of Education-certified school DX strategy advisory service and has established a contact point for N-E.X.T. High School remote education infrastructure.