Free Admission to Akihabara Robot Cultural Festival '1st Re-ROBO Fess 2026'!
Akiba Tech Connect will host the 1st Re-ROBO Fess 2026 in Akiba, a free large-scale robotics and drone exhibition at Bellesalle Akihabara on May 16, 2026.
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Akiba Tech Connect (Representative Director: Kenichi Uchida, Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter 'Akiba Tech Connect') will hold the '1st Re-ROBO Fess 2026 in Akiba' at Bellesalle Akihabara 1F on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This event is one of Akihabara's largest exhibition and networking events, bringing together student robotics and drone circles, startups, and established companies. It creates a 'chaotic playground of technology' where people of all ages and genders can freely interact. Admission is free, allowing visitors to experience the excitement of a student cultural festival.
■ Event Overview
Event Name: 1st Re-ROBO Fess 2026 in Akiba
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 09:30 - 17:00
09:30 - 11:00 Opening Ceremony for affiliates (Free admission, pre-registration required)
Pre-registration form: https://forms.gle/YaqSrXKxcZF4wJN76
11:00 - 17:00 Open to the general public (Free admission, no pre-registration required)
Venue: Bellesalle Akihabara 1F (1-14-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 3-minute walk from Akihabara Station)
Exhibits: 32 booths (student circles, startups, corporations, etc.) + vehicles, play zones, food trucks
Admission: Free
Organizer: Akiba Tech Connect
Special Sponsor: Noto Reconstruction Support Network
Supported by: National Institute of Technology, INPIT (National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training), Seibu Shinkin Bank, Microfabrication Industry Association, Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd., Chiyoda City, Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
Details: https://akibatc.org/re-robo-fess-2026/
■ Robot & Drone Enthusiasts Gather in Akihabara! A Buzz Like a Cultural Festival!
This is the first event to embody Akiba Tech Connect's philosophy: 'In Akihabara, the sacred place of manufacturing, people of all ages and genders, from large corporations to academia, interact freely through the medium of technology.'
It has also garnered attention on X (formerly Twitter) as 'Akihabara's largest exhibition & networking event,' with exhibitors commenting, 'There will be plenty of announcements of the latest technologies and products, as well as workshops.' Highly anticipated exhibits include a rideable replica of a 'car-type time machine,' a garbage-driven robot, and the mower series 'Masao,' promising a lineup of unique content.
■ Notable Exhibitors (Partial, in no particular order)
Booth Exhibits: 32 organizations including ROBOCHIP, Hurobint, Yukai Engineering, Tokyo Polytechnic University Karakuri Kobo, Teikyo University Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, RoboCover, etc.
Vehicle Exhibits: JEPLAN Inc. (replica vehicle recreating the 'car-type time machine' from a famous movie), Canycom Inc. (Masao mower), Good Smile Company (GT car).
Play Zone: Paper airplanes (Origami Airplane Association), Meguru Clay (JEPLAN Inc.).
Food Truck: COEDO Beer
*Exhibitors are subject to change without notice.
■ Comment from Kenichi Uchida, Representative Director of Akiba Tech Connect
'Let's make Akihabara the sacred place for robots and drones once again! Through this event, we will create new industries that solve social issues. Anyone can participate for free, so please come and enjoy the festival atmosphere.'
■ Overview of Akiba Tech Connect
A general incorporated association regenerating Akihabara as a hub merging content and manufacturing. We strive to promote STEAM education and innovation through initiatives like Re-ROBO Salon, Re-ROBO Fess, Re-ROBO CAMP, and the Re-ROBO Award.
Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Kenichi Uchida
Web: https://akibatc.org/
X: https://twitter.com/@ATAC1COM
■ Inquiries
Akiba Tech Connect
Email: info@akibatc.org
■ Publication Requests
When publishing this press release, please contact the above inquiry address. We can provide materials such as logos, photos, and floor plans.
(April 22, 2026 - Akiba Tech Connect)
■ Event Overview
Event Name: 1st Re-ROBO Fess 2026 in Akiba
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 09:30 - 17:00
09:30 - 11:00 Opening Ceremony for affiliates (Free admission, pre-registration required)
Pre-registration form: https://forms.gle/YaqSrXKxcZF4wJN76
11:00 - 17:00 Open to the general public (Free admission, no pre-registration required)
Venue: Bellesalle Akihabara 1F (1-14-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 3-minute walk from Akihabara Station)
Exhibits: 32 booths (student circles, startups, corporations, etc.) + vehicles, play zones, food trucks
Admission: Free
Organizer: Akiba Tech Connect
Special Sponsor: Noto Reconstruction Support Network
Supported by: National Institute of Technology, INPIT (National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training), Seibu Shinkin Bank, Microfabrication Industry Association, Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd., Chiyoda City, Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
Details: https://akibatc.org/re-robo-fess-2026/
■ Robot & Drone Enthusiasts Gather in Akihabara! A Buzz Like a Cultural Festival!
This is the first event to embody Akiba Tech Connect's philosophy: 'In Akihabara, the sacred place of manufacturing, people of all ages and genders, from large corporations to academia, interact freely through the medium of technology.'
It has also garnered attention on X (formerly Twitter) as 'Akihabara's largest exhibition & networking event,' with exhibitors commenting, 'There will be plenty of announcements of the latest technologies and products, as well as workshops.' Highly anticipated exhibits include a rideable replica of a 'car-type time machine,' a garbage-driven robot, and the mower series 'Masao,' promising a lineup of unique content.
■ Notable Exhibitors (Partial, in no particular order)
Booth Exhibits: 32 organizations including ROBOCHIP, Hurobint, Yukai Engineering, Tokyo Polytechnic University Karakuri Kobo, Teikyo University Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, RoboCover, etc.
Vehicle Exhibits: JEPLAN Inc. (replica vehicle recreating the 'car-type time machine' from a famous movie), Canycom Inc. (Masao mower), Good Smile Company (GT car).
Play Zone: Paper airplanes (Origami Airplane Association), Meguru Clay (JEPLAN Inc.).
Food Truck: COEDO Beer
*Exhibitors are subject to change without notice.
■ Comment from Kenichi Uchida, Representative Director of Akiba Tech Connect
'Let's make Akihabara the sacred place for robots and drones once again! Through this event, we will create new industries that solve social issues. Anyone can participate for free, so please come and enjoy the festival atmosphere.'
■ Overview of Akiba Tech Connect
A general incorporated association regenerating Akihabara as a hub merging content and manufacturing. We strive to promote STEAM education and innovation through initiatives like Re-ROBO Salon, Re-ROBO Fess, Re-ROBO CAMP, and the Re-ROBO Award.
Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Kenichi Uchida
Web: https://akibatc.org/
X: https://twitter.com/@ATAC1COM
■ Inquiries
Akiba Tech Connect
Email: info@akibatc.org
■ Publication Requests
When publishing this press release, please contact the above inquiry address. We can provide materials such as logos, photos, and floor plans.
(April 22, 2026 - Akiba Tech Connect)