【All-out effort from industry, academia, and government】Experience the future of infrastructure maintenance in Osaka! "Infrastructure Maintenance Kinki Forum 2026" to be held. Over 100 companies will exhibit cutting-edge technologies and experts will discuss solutions to strongly support the resolution of infrastructure challenges nationwide!
The Kinki Headquarters of the Infrastructure Maintenance National Congress will host the "Infrastructure Maintenance Kinki Forum 2026" in Osaka on May 21st and 22nd, 2026. This forum aims to connect infrastructure managers with innovative technology providers to accelerate the social implementation of solutions for aging infrastructure.
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Providing effective solutions to the urgent issue of aging social infrastructure.
The Kinki Headquarters of the Infrastructure Maintenance National Congress (Secretariat: Kansai Branch of the National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management Policy Research Institute) will hold the "Infrastructure Maintenance Kinki Forum 2026" for two days on Thursday, May 21st and Friday, May 22nd, 2026, at Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park Hanahaku Commemorative Park Hanamizuki Hall and attached exhibition space. This forum is an open innovation platform that directly connects infrastructure managers, including local governments, with private companies and research institutions possessing innovative technologies, aiming for the social implementation of technologies through demonstration experiments.
■ Key Programs Professionals Should Pay Attention To
Latest technology exhibition and demonstration
- Over 100 companies and organizations are expected to participate. Cutting-edge technologies contributing to DX/GX, such as inspections by drones and robots, and AI-powered data analysis, will be gathered in one place.
Sharing policy trends and advanced case studies
- In addition to a keynote speech on policy trends by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, experts from industry, academia, and government will discuss important industry themes such as "comprehensive private sector outsourcing" and "regional infrastructure group regeneration strategy management."
Demonstration experiment report session
- Reports on the results of demonstration experiments that directly connect the on-site needs of local governments with the seeds of private companies. This time, the introduction effects and challenges of the latest technologies for bridge inspection and cable inspection will be specifically shared.
"Infrastructure Maintenance Award" special corner
- Technology introductions by award-winning companies of this award, which recognizes excellent domestic initiatives, will be implemented to widely showcase best practices.
Latest program here
■ On-site equipment exhibition to enhance practical capabilities
- With the cooperation of the Kinki Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, special vehicles such as "disaster prevention and disaster response vehicles," "remote-controlled backhoes," and "bridge inspection vehicles" will be exhibited. Through hands-on experience with the latest vehicles active on the front lines, participants can deepen their understanding of concrete methods for protecting social infrastructure.
■ Continuous support through a digital platform
- The official website has enhanced its online matching functions. It features a function to search for technologies based on challenges faced by local governments nationwide, and a function to post job information, supporting the resolution of infrastructure challenges and securing human resources not only on the event day but throughout the year.
Infrastructure Maintenance National Congress Kinki Headquarters Forum 2026 Introduction Video
Overview of the event
Event name: Infrastructure Maintenance National Congress Kinki Headquarters Forum 2026
Dates: May 21st, 2026 (Thursday) 10:00-17:00 / May 22nd, 2026 (Friday) 10:00-17:00 (Outdoor exhibition until 16:30)
Venue: Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park Hanahaku Commemorative Park Hanamizuki Hall and attached exhibition space
Admission: Free
Official website: https://infurakinkihonbu.jp/
Organizer: Infrastructure Maintenance National Congress Kinki Headquarters
Inquiries: TEL 06-7777-7858 / E-mail forum@infurakinkihonbu.jp
Infrastructure Maintenance National Congress Kinki Headquarters Forum
Secretariat Phone: 06-7777-7858 (Reception hours: Weekdays 10:00-17:00)
Email: forum@infurakinkihonbu.jp
The Kinki Headquarters of the Infrastructure Maintenance National Congress (Secretariat: Kansai Branch of the National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management Policy Research Institute) will hold the "Infrastructure Maintenance Kinki Forum 2026" for two days on Thursday, May 21st and Friday, May 22nd, 2026, at Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park Hanahaku Commemorative Park Hanamizuki Hall and attached exhibition space. This forum is an open innovation platform that directly connects infrastructure managers, including local governments, with private companies and research institutions possessing innovative technologies, aiming for the social implementation of technologies through demonstration experiments.
■ Key Programs Professionals Should Pay Attention To
Latest technology exhibition and demonstration
- Over 100 companies and organizations are expected to participate. Cutting-edge technologies contributing to DX/GX, such as inspections by drones and robots, and AI-powered data analysis, will be gathered in one place.
Sharing policy trends and advanced case studies
- In addition to a keynote speech on policy trends by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, experts from industry, academia, and government will discuss important industry themes such as "comprehensive private sector outsourcing" and "regional infrastructure group regeneration strategy management."
Demonstration experiment report session
- Reports on the results of demonstration experiments that directly connect the on-site needs of local governments with the seeds of private companies. This time, the introduction effects and challenges of the latest technologies for bridge inspection and cable inspection will be specifically shared.
"Infrastructure Maintenance Award" special corner
- Technology introductions by award-winning companies of this award, which recognizes excellent domestic initiatives, will be implemented to widely showcase best practices.
Latest program here
■ On-site equipment exhibition to enhance practical capabilities
- With the cooperation of the Kinki Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, special vehicles such as "disaster prevention and disaster response vehicles," "remote-controlled backhoes," and "bridge inspection vehicles" will be exhibited. Through hands-on experience with the latest vehicles active on the front lines, participants can deepen their understanding of concrete methods for protecting social infrastructure.
■ Continuous support through a digital platform
- The official website has enhanced its online matching functions. It features a function to search for technologies based on challenges faced by local governments nationwide, and a function to post job information, supporting the resolution of infrastructure challenges and securing human resources not only on the event day but throughout the year.
Infrastructure Maintenance National Congress Kinki Headquarters Forum 2026 Introduction Video
Overview of the event
Event name: Infrastructure Maintenance National Congress Kinki Headquarters Forum 2026
Dates: May 21st, 2026 (Thursday) 10:00-17:00 / May 22nd, 2026 (Friday) 10:00-17:00 (Outdoor exhibition until 16:30)
Venue: Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park Hanahaku Commemorative Park Hanamizuki Hall and attached exhibition space
Admission: Free
Official website: https://infurakinkihonbu.jp/
Organizer: Infrastructure Maintenance National Congress Kinki Headquarters
Inquiries: TEL 06-7777-7858 / E-mail forum@infurakinkihonbu.jp
Infrastructure Maintenance National Congress Kinki Headquarters Forum
Secretariat Phone: 06-7777-7858 (Reception hours: Weekdays 10:00-17:00)
Email: forum@infurakinkihonbu.jp