Tokyo, Japan – October 24, 2024 – Mapbox, a global leader in digital map development, successfully participated in CEATEC 2024, held from October 15 to 18 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. The event marked the 25th anniversary of Japan's premier digital innovation exhibition, themed "Toward Society 5.0," with a special focus on "Innovation for All."

At the exhibition, Mapbox presented case studies across various industries, including automotive, logistics, manufacturing, and meteorology. The company's booth, located within the "Partners Park" area under the auspices of the Location Based Marketing Association (LBMA) Japan, attracted significant attention, particularly from professionals in the automotive and logistics industries. Attendees were notably interested in Mapbox's technologies for optimal route calculation, real-time weather data visualization in mapping applications, and innovative data visualization techniques.

On October 16, Mapbox hosted a session titled "How Can Digital Maps Solve Social Issues Today?" focusing on disaster prevention and the challenges facing the logistics industry in 2024. The presentation highlighted solutions such as services that display real-time weather and disaster information on maps, aiding travelers unfamiliar with the area in finding evacuation routes, and applications that visualize truck load capacities, speeds, and estimated arrival times to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in logistics operations.

Mapbox's participation in CEATEC 2024 underscored the company's commitment to integrating digital maps with data to create innovative solutions. By showcasing practical applications across diverse fields such as automotive, logistics, and disaster prevention, Mapbox demonstrated how its technology can address various challenges. The positive reception from attendees reflects the growing recognition of Mapbox's contributions to business innovation through the use of digital maps and geolocation data.