Exploring Disaster Resilience and Innovative Infrastructure at Nikkei Cross Tech NEXT 2025

Understanding Disaster Resilience through Models and Construction DX at Nikkei Cross Tech NEXT 2025

The upcoming Nikkei Cross Tech NEXT 2025 event aims to highlight the critical need for disaster resilience as Japan faces increasing natural calamities. Scheduled from October 16 to 17, 2025, at the Tokyo International Forum, Hall E, this event will showcase innovative infrastructure solutions and the latest advancements in construction digital transformation (DX). The challenge posed by aging infrastructure and intensified disasters has made it essential for society to fortify its foundations against emergencies.

Event Overview

Segments of the exhibition will provide insights into pressing societal challenges and pioneering solutions through engaging models and construction DX. Attendees can expect an array of interactive exhibits designed to educate and entertain, making complex disaster prevention concepts accessible and enjoyable.

A highlight of the exhibition will be the Student Competition - Doboku Model Grand Prix 2025. Featuring students from universities and technical colleges across the nation, this contest invites students to fabricate moving civil engineering models. Their creations will not only showcase the challenges but also the excitement of the construction sector, with live judging determining the Grand Prix winner. This hands-on competition promises to reveal unexpected insights and discoveries related to civil engineering.

Exhibition Details

- Name: Nikkei Cross Tech NEXT 2025
- Dates: October 16-17, 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall E
- Admission Booth: #373 (Construction DX)

In the exhibition, models demonstrating disaster scenarios like floods, landslides, and residential damages will be presented. Various monitoring technologies, including SAR satellites, fixed-wing UAVs, rotary UAVs, and ground vehicles (MIMM-R), will be integrated within these models to illustrate continuous and three-dimensional information technologies.

Additionally, digital content highlighting watershed flood prevention using web applications and a VR experience showcasing urban scenarios during flooding will be available for the attendees.

Seminar Sessions

On October 16, 2025, at 11:40 AM, Pacific Consultants will present a session titled “State-of-the-Art Disaster Solutions for Protecting Communities and Lives.” For over 70 years, the company has delivered technical services related to vital social infrastructure, focusing on roads, railways, rivers, and harbors. This seminar will delve into their wealth of experience and knowledge, showcasing their latest disaster solutions. By integrating cutting-edge digital technologies with data analysis, they strive to support the development of disaster-resilient communities.

Student Presentation Championship

Also on October 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM, the Doboku Model Grand Prix 2025 national finals will take place, featuring engaging student presentations. Chief Engineer Ryoji Hirakawa will serve as a judge, evaluating the innovative models and their effectiveness in communicating the complexities of civil engineering.

Note: Pre-registration is required to attend the event. Please register on the official website before your visit.

Event Registration

About Pacific Consultants

Established in 1951, Pacific Consultants has been a leading construction consultancy firm, significantly contributing to the planning, design, and operation of social infrastructure such as urban development, transportation, and disaster management for over 70 years. Their vision of “Producing the Future” aligns with their commitment to creating a safe and sustainable society, paving the way for innovative solutions to meet societal needs.