Kyushu Education Field Support EXPO: Latest Trends in School and Childcare DX to Gather in Fukuoka on June 3-4

The Kyushu Innovation WEEK Executive Committee (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Operated by Innovent Inc.) announced the inaugural "Kyushu Education Field Support EXPO," a B2B exhibition focused on "Solving Problems in the Educational Field." The event will take place over two days, Wednesday, June 3, and Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A.

The exhibition will bring together the latest products, services, and case studies related to educational ICT, school affairs DX, childcare DX, reducing teacher workloads, training and human resources development, and operational efficiency support, all of which are increasingly demanded in schools, nurseries, local governments, education services, and corporate training environments.

This specialized exhibition, held in the Kyushu area, targets professionals involved in education, including boards of education, kindergarten and nursery staff, personnel from elementary through high schools and universities, cram schools, local government officials, education service providers, and corporate HR and training managers. Through live demonstrations and face-to-face consultations, it provides an opportunity to compare and gather necessary information for implementation on the spot.

● Gathering Products and Services to Solve Educational Challenges

The environment surrounding the educational field is changing significantly, requiring responses to various challenges depending on the site, such as advanced ICT utilization, improved efficiency in school affairs, DX promotion in childcare, reducing teacher workloads, and enhancing the quality of learning. The "Kyushu Education Field Support EXPO" will gather the latest products, services, and solutions aimed at solving these challenges, providing a venue for encountering useful information and creating new business opportunities.

The exhibition areas span a wide range, including educational ICT, school affairs DX, childcare DX, training and HR development, and operational efficiency support, offering hints for problem-solving not only in school education but also in broad fields such as childcare, local government, private education, and corporate training.

● Approximately 50 Keynote Speeches, Seminars, and Workshops

During the two-day event, approximately 50 sessions of keynote speeches, seminars, and workshops will be held.
As an opportunity to grasp the latest industry trends, advanced case studies, and practical tips, a diverse program will be offered to everyone involved in the educational field.

Here is a highlight of some of the notable sessions:

[For Teachers] Evolving School Affairs with Office Products Leveraging Generative AI
- June 3 (Wed) 11:00-11:45 [Hall E]
- Takuya Konno, Industry Advisor, Primary and Secondary Education Strategy Office, Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.

Realizing Deep Learning as Envisioned by Canva
- June 3 (Wed) 12:25-13:10 [Hall D]
- Yoshiaki Sakamoto, Canva Education Senior Manager, Education Sales, Canva Japan K.K.

The Era of Democratizing Creativity - A Great Transformation of Learning: The "Joy of Creating" Fostered by STEAM Education for Children and Adults
- June 4 (Thu) 12:25-13:10 [Hall D]
- Sachiko Nakajima, CEO, steAm Inc.

- Skill Visualization and Community Learning Case Studies -
- June 4 (Thu) 14:35-15:20 [Hall D]
- Tsutomu Kishida, Vice Chairman, Japan Online Education Industry Association

Open Badges Spreading Across High Schools, Universities, and Corporations: The Forefront of Digital Student IDs and Skill Visualization
- June 4 (Thu) 15:40-16:25 [Hall D]
- Taiji Kawaguchi, Director and Executive Officer, Open Badge Business Division, NetLearning Holdings, Inc.

Through these sessions, a wide range of topics attracting attention in the education and HR development fields will be covered, including generative AI utilization, learning design, STEAM education, and skill visualization.

● A Venue for Comparing Products/Services and Consulting on Implementation to Solve Educational Challenges

A major feature of this exhibition is that it goes beyond mere information gathering, allowing visitors to actually see, compare, and consult about products and services. While exploring proposals and case studies tailored to specific on-site challenges, attendees can consider the implementation direction that best suits their organization. Professionals involved in education in the Kyushu area are highly encouraged to visit as an opportunity to grasp the latest trends and find concrete clues to solving their challenges.

● Partial Introduction of Exhibitors

Here is an introduction to some of the notable companies among the over 170 exhibitors.

■ ECC Co., Ltd.
- New Product: "ECC Online Hyper Lessons"
An online training program that cultivates "usable English" through immersive lessons replicating practical business scenes, leading to results through guidance and progress management by ECC instructors.

■ WEL-KIDS Co., Ltd.
- ICT System for Nurseries: "WEL-KIDS"
The "WEL-KIDS" ICT system for nurseries has been completely renewed to a new version for more comfortable use. One day's