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CP+ 2026 Sets Attendance Records, Solidifies Role as Key Photo Industry Event

festival-fair · 2026-04-30

The CP+ Photo Expo 2026, held in Yokohama, Japan, has achieved unprecedented levels of both visitor and exhibitor participation, reinforcing its significance as a key industry event after Photokina's demise in 2020. As reported on April 29, 2026, the four-day exhibition at Pacifico Yokohama welcomed 58,924 attendees, an increase from 55,791 in 2025. The online platform attracted 411,627 unique visitors and recorded 2,385,527 page views. A total of 149 exhibitors were present, with 45 newcomers and 38 from abroad, marking new highs. Notably, female attendees constituted 22.4%, the highest percentage to date, while 47% were under 49 years old. Satisfaction levels were remarkable, with 98% of attendees and 99% of exhibitors expressing contentment. Despite this, international participation was low at 1.1%. The next CP+ event is set for February 25–28, 2027.

Key facts

  • CP+ 2026 set attendance records with 58,924 on-site visitors and 411,627 online unique users.
  • 149 exhibitors participated, including 45 new and 38 from outside Japan.
  • 22.4% of attendees were female, the highest ever for the show.
  • 47% of attendees were under 49, and 39% under 39.
  • 98% of attendees and 99% of exhibitors were satisfied or very satisfied.
  • 94% of attendees expressed interest in returning next year.
  • International attendance was only 1.1%, with over 70% from Tokyo and Kanagawa.
  • Notable absent exhibitors included Insta360, GoPro, and Viltrox.

Entities

Institutions

  • CP+
  • CIPA
  • PetaPixel
  • Photokina
  • Pacifico Yokohama
  • Insta360
  • GoPro
  • Viltrox
  • B&H

Locations

  • Yokohama
  • Japan
  • China
  • Hong Kong
  • Korea
  • France
  • Taiwan
  • Australia
  • Israel
  • UK
  • Germany
  • Finland
  • Poland
  • Cologne
  • Tokyo
  • Kanagawa

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