[Free Curry for Students] Priority Invitation to Akihiro Nishino's Lecture! Experience the Future of Civil Engineering at the "Infrastructure Maintenance Kinki Forum" on May 21-22, Featuring Career Guidance for Job Hunting and Latest Robot/Heavy Machinery Experiences!
The "Infrastructure Maintenance Kinki Forum 2026" will be held by the "Infrastructure Maintenance National Council Kinki Headquarters" on May 21st and 22nd, 2026. This event aims to showcase the appeal of the next-generation civil engineering and infrastructure industry to students through a lecture by Akihiro Nishino, robot and heavy machinery experiences, and career presentations.
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Future Career Discovery through "Experience": An Infrastructure Festival for Students
This forum puts students, who will support the future of society, in the spotlight. It's an event where you can experience the latest technology and feel the appeal of the infrastructure maintenance industry as a "workplace" through the "honest opinions" of professionals working in the field. It offers surprises and discoveries for a wide range of generations, from university students preparing for job hunting to elementary and junior high school students considering their future paths.
■ Grand Guests Gather! Special Stage to Talk About the Future
Akihiro Nishino Special Lecture (Student Priority - Advance Reservation Required)
Akihiro Nishino, who speaks about the future of infrastructure and entertainment, will take the stage. We will give priority invitations to students and provide hints for pioneering the future. *Advance application from the official website is required.
(Click here for Akihiro Nishino Lecture Reservation Form)
Civil Engineering Comedian "Genkimaru Kitaoka" Live
A "civil engineering comedian" who pursued the path of entertainment after working as a civil engineering site supervisor!
Armed with the physical strength and perseverance cultivated in civil engineering, he will perform with full energy as his name suggests! "Civil engineering monologue"!! "Civil engineering common situations"!! "Civil engineering episodes"!!
His heartwarming stories, drawing on his civil engineering experience, are a must-see!!
■ Discover the Appeal as a Workplace! Career Formation Support Program
Collaboration Session with Osaka Institute of Technology
Approximately 150 students from the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory and other departments will participate, demonstrating the latest robots and engaging in "co-creation discussions" with professional engineers. This is an excellent opportunity to learn firsthand about the fulfillment of work from "insiders" in the industry.
Panel Discussion on Considering "Attractive Career Paths"
Leaders from national government, local governments, universities, and support organizations will gather to frankly discuss creating an environment where young people can shine and securing future talent.
■ Engage Your Five Senses! Powerful Hands-on Experience and "Food" Support
Heavy Machinery and Special Vehicle Operation Experience
You can experience the latest DX technology, such as public viewing of the interior of a "disaster prevention and disaster response vehicle" that serves as a command center in disaster areas, and operating a "remotely controlled backhoe" from inside the vehicle.
Students Only! Free Curry & Juice Service
High school, technical college, and university students who present their student ID at the reception will receive one free bowl of curry.
Elementary and junior high school students will receive one free bottle of juice.
Special Videos Released: Get a Glimpse "Inside" the Industry!
To answer the question, "What's the infrastructure industry really like?", we have released videos where we directly interviewed "insiders" working on site about their failures and honest opinions. Please feel free to get a feel for the atmosphere before visiting the event.
[YouTube Video] "We Even Asked About Failures" Direct Interview with Insiders Working in the Infrastructure Industry!
To Educational Institutions and Teachers
This forum is an excellent opportunity for children and students to learn about the importance of social infrastructure, diverse scientific technologies, and the appeal of jobs related to them. We sincerely welcome group visits by class or grade as part of integrated learning time, career education, or science/social studies field trips. We would appreciate it if you could contact the secretariat in advance.
Overview of the Event
Event Name: Infrastructure Maintenance National Council Kinki Headquarters Forum 2026
Dates: May 21, 2026 (Thu) 10:00-17:00 / May 22, 2026 (Fri) 10:00-17:00 (Outdoor exhibition until 16:30)
Venue: Hana Expo Memorial Park Tsurumi Ryokuchi Hanamizuki Hall & Annex Exhibition Hall
Admission: Free
Official Website: https://infurakinkihonbu.jp/
Organizer: Infrastructure Maintenance National Council Kinki Headquarters
Contact: TEL 06-7777-7858 / E-mail forum@infurakinkihonbu.jp
Infrastructure Maintenance National Council Kinki Headquarters Forum
Secretariat Phone: 06-7777-7858 (Reception hours: Weekdays 10:00-17:00)
Email: forum@infurakinkihonbu.jp
This forum puts students, who will support the future of society, in the spotlight. It's an event where you can experience the latest technology and feel the appeal of the infrastructure maintenance industry as a "workplace" through the "honest opinions" of professionals working in the field. It offers surprises and discoveries for a wide range of generations, from university students preparing for job hunting to elementary and junior high school students considering their future paths.
■ Grand Guests Gather! Special Stage to Talk About the Future
Akihiro Nishino Special Lecture (Student Priority - Advance Reservation Required)
Akihiro Nishino, who speaks about the future of infrastructure and entertainment, will take the stage. We will give priority invitations to students and provide hints for pioneering the future. *Advance application from the official website is required.
(Click here for Akihiro Nishino Lecture Reservation Form)
Civil Engineering Comedian "Genkimaru Kitaoka" Live
A "civil engineering comedian" who pursued the path of entertainment after working as a civil engineering site supervisor!
Armed with the physical strength and perseverance cultivated in civil engineering, he will perform with full energy as his name suggests! "Civil engineering monologue"!! "Civil engineering common situations"!! "Civil engineering episodes"!!
His heartwarming stories, drawing on his civil engineering experience, are a must-see!!
■ Discover the Appeal as a Workplace! Career Formation Support Program
Collaboration Session with Osaka Institute of Technology
Approximately 150 students from the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory and other departments will participate, demonstrating the latest robots and engaging in "co-creation discussions" with professional engineers. This is an excellent opportunity to learn firsthand about the fulfillment of work from "insiders" in the industry.
Panel Discussion on Considering "Attractive Career Paths"
Leaders from national government, local governments, universities, and support organizations will gather to frankly discuss creating an environment where young people can shine and securing future talent.
■ Engage Your Five Senses! Powerful Hands-on Experience and "Food" Support
Heavy Machinery and Special Vehicle Operation Experience
You can experience the latest DX technology, such as public viewing of the interior of a "disaster prevention and disaster response vehicle" that serves as a command center in disaster areas, and operating a "remotely controlled backhoe" from inside the vehicle.
Students Only! Free Curry & Juice Service
High school, technical college, and university students who present their student ID at the reception will receive one free bowl of curry.
Elementary and junior high school students will receive one free bottle of juice.
Special Videos Released: Get a Glimpse "Inside" the Industry!
To answer the question, "What's the infrastructure industry really like?", we have released videos where we directly interviewed "insiders" working on site about their failures and honest opinions. Please feel free to get a feel for the atmosphere before visiting the event.
[YouTube Video] "We Even Asked About Failures" Direct Interview with Insiders Working in the Infrastructure Industry!
To Educational Institutions and Teachers
This forum is an excellent opportunity for children and students to learn about the importance of social infrastructure, diverse scientific technologies, and the appeal of jobs related to them. We sincerely welcome group visits by class or grade as part of integrated learning time, career education, or science/social studies field trips. We would appreciate it if you could contact the secretariat in advance.
Overview of the Event
Event Name: Infrastructure Maintenance National Council Kinki Headquarters Forum 2026
Dates: May 21, 2026 (Thu) 10:00-17:00 / May 22, 2026 (Fri) 10:00-17:00 (Outdoor exhibition until 16:30)
Venue: Hana Expo Memorial Park Tsurumi Ryokuchi Hanamizuki Hall & Annex Exhibition Hall
Admission: Free
Official Website: https://infurakinkihonbu.jp/
Organizer: Infrastructure Maintenance National Council Kinki Headquarters
Contact: TEL 06-7777-7858 / E-mail forum@infurakinkihonbu.jp
Infrastructure Maintenance National Council Kinki Headquarters Forum
Secretariat Phone: 06-7777-7858 (Reception hours: Weekdays 10:00-17:00)
Email: forum@infurakinkihonbu.jp