Details of Seminars for 'STEAM Fair 2026' Themed on AI and Space Officially Announced

Laurus International School of Science (operated by Laurus International School Co., Ltd., Minato-ku, Tokyo; Mami Hioki, President) has officially announced the seminar lineup for 'STEAM Fair 2026,' which is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Based on this year's overarching theme, 'Infinity & Beyond -Space & AI-,' the event will feature a wide array of contents meticulously designed to stimulate children's intellectual curiosity. This includes insights into the forefront of space development and highly creative experiences utilizing generative AI technologies.

Reservations for various contents and seminars can be made online through the official event website (https://www.laurus-steam-fair.com/book-online).

Special Lectures Over the two days, numerous esteemed guest speakers will deliver insightful lectures. Advance booking is strictly required due to limited venue capacity. All lectures will be conducted in English, with certain seminars available in Japanese.

Key lectures and their speakers include: - 'How Children Learn in the AI Era: From the Ability to Memorize Answers to the Ability to Create Questions' by Kuniyoshi Mabuchi of Xinobi AI Inc. (Conducted in Japanese) - 'What is an 'Innovator' in the Era when AI Writes Code: The Meaning of Learning Programming Has Changed' by Chisato Kunimoto of Sincerely Inc. (Conducted in Japanese) - 'Space Eyes: Tracking Ocean Health and Algal Blooms from Orbit' by Jutarak Luang-on of JAMSTEC - 'AI Can Do My Homework — So Why Should I Learn Anything?' by Casey Galvin of Vista Health Pte. Ltd. - 'Optical Communication; History and Future Prospects' by Yoshihisa Takayama of Tokai University - 'Space Sweepers: Using Robotics & AI to Clear the Path to a Sustainable Future in Space' by Gonzalo Aguirre of Astroscale Holdings - 'Discover Space, Unlock the Future' by Yudai Suzuki of Starry Canvas LLC - 'Let's Take a Peek into the Lunar Society Supported by AI Robots!' by Kazuya Imaki and Satoshi Harada of 2moon Inc. (Conducted in Japanese) - 'Taking Night Sky Photographs with Affordable Smart Telescopes; anyone can do it!' by Paul E. Cizdziel of Laurus International School - 'What Space Reveals About Life on and beyond Earth' by Masafumi Muratani of University of Tsukuba - 'Generative Learning with AI and Ideation Experience with MIRO' by Bryan Norton of Woven by Toyota

Additional Contents Booths where attendees can learn the latest knowledge directly from frontline professionals will also be prepared. A particular highlight is 'Postcards to Space' by Blue Origin & Club for the Future. This engaging program allows children to express their dreams and ideas for the future on postcards, which will then be flown on future Blue Origin spaceflight missions and returned to them after traveling to space. Additionally, contents related to business consulting on the use of microgravity environments by EARTHRISE Japan Inc. will be actively introduced.