GIGABYTE 40th Anniversary Exhibition Set for Akihabara in July
The exhibition marks GIGABYTE's 40th anniversary with a rare public showcase of its product history and direct engagement with fans in Akihabara.
Reporting from 2 sources: 4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp.
GIGABYTE Technology will hold a free four-day exhibition at eSports Studio AKIBA in Akihabara from July 17 to 20, 2026. The event will display legacy products, host talk shows with cosplayer Rosiel Kasho and tech writer Katsuaki Kato, and offer giveaways including original Hi-Chew and clear files. A concurrent sale at Sofmap AKIBA PC Digital Building runs July 8-20 with discounts up to 75,000 yen on desktop PCs.
GIGABYTE Technology will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a free exhibition at eSports Studio AKIBA in Akihabara from July 17 to 20. The company, founded in 1986 and now the world's second-largest motherboard manufacturer, will display legacy motherboards, graphics cards, and notebook PCs from its history. Special talk shows on July 18 feature cosplayer Rosiel Kasho, DIY PC writer Katsuaki Kato (KTU), and Toshiya Takahashi discussing GIGABYTE's history and product philosophy. On July 20, GIGABYTE engineer Watanabe will present a session on AI's impact on PC experiences. Visitors receive daily GIGABYTE Original Package Hi-Chew and, on July 18 and 20, a 40th Anniversary Clear File. Completing venue missions grants access to the AORUS Gacha Gacha for exclusive goods like magnets and plush toys. A concurrent sale at Sofmap AKIBA PC Digital Building from July 8 to 20 offers discounts up to 75,000 yen on desktop PCs.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.