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Fourth National Polytechnic Disaster Prevention Contest Final Review

On January 24, 2026, the Fourth National Polytechnic Disaster Prevention Contest Final Review Meeting will take place at the Tsukuba International Conference Center, Japan. Co-hosted by the National Institute of Technology, the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention, and the International Foundation for Science Promotion, this event aims to promote the growth of technical school students and improve community disaster response capabilities.

This contest provides an invaluable platform for students from National Institutes of Technology to present their ideas and validation processes related to local disaster prevention and mitigation challenges. The event is set to inspire and empower young minds to contribute to enhancing resilience within their communities against disasters.

Event Details

• - Event Name: Fourth National Polytechnic Disaster Prevention Contest Final Review Meeting
• - Date: January 24, 2026
• - Time: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• - Location: Tsukuba International Conference Center, Hall 300

2-20-3 Takezono, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

• - Format: Hybrid event (in-person and online)
• - Registration: Free of charge but requires prior registration. Interested participants can register using the form available on the event's website. Deadline for application is January 20, 2026, at noon.

Program Schedule

• - 11:30 - 1:00 PM: Poster Session (in-person only; the general public is welcome)
• - 1:00 PM: Doors Open
• - 1:30 PM: Opening Ceremony, welcoming remarks, and introduction of the competition's objectives and sponsors
• - 1:40 - 3:20 PM: Final presentations by participating teams (10 minutes each) including:

- Hakodate National College of Technology: Connecting Hakodate through the Coco-Lobo Disaster Network Project
- Fukushima National College of Technology: Countdown Calendar for Everyday Disaster Preparedness
- Fukui National College of Technology: Unlocking the Mystery of Autonomous Evacuation Greenhouses in Isolated Areas During Disasters
- Toyohashi National College of Technology: Water Break Damage Assessment System (WAS)
- Wakayama National College of Technology: *Developing a Post-Disaster