Sponsorship Announced for Educational Virtual Event 'Town Building with Minecraft!! – Summer Free Research 2026 with 1,000 Elementary School Students'

ELECOM Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Koichi Ishimi) has announced its sponsorship of the educational virtual event 'Town Building with Minecraft!! – Summer Free Research 2026 with 1,000 Elementary School Students,' hosted by KUL Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director: Nobukazu Tanaka).

At the eStadium Izumi venue, participants will be able to operate the game using ELECOM's 'First Keyboard KEY PALETTO,' a product launched in 2023 designed specifically for children.

About 'Town Building with Minecraft!! – Summer Free Research 2026 with 1,000 Elementary School Students'

This experiential event leverages the globally popular game 'Minecraft' to allow children to visualize their ideas and think critically about housing and urban development. Set in a virtual recreation of the 'Izumi-Chuo Station' area in Izumi City, Osaka—where KUL operates the shopping center 'Ecole Izumi'—children will freely design their 'dream homes of the future,' fostering individual imagination and creativity.

Background of Sponsorship

While digitalization in education is advancing, disparities in digital device access and operational proficiency among children due to household or regional differences have become a growing concern. This event uses Minecraft—a familiar and engaging platform for children—to provide hands-on creative experiences with PC devices that many may not regularly use. By encouraging children to use digital tools correctly and creatively—not just for entertainment—it aims to promote equitable digital literacy and reduce experiential gaps across regions.

ELECOM developed the 'First Keyboard KEY PALETTO' over three years with the goal of giving children the success experience of 'typing smoothly' and enjoying learning. The company believes the mission of this product aligns perfectly with the event's purpose. Therefore, ELECOM has decided to sponsor the event to contribute to advancing digital literacy and narrowing regional experiential disparities.

Product Introduction Page: https://www.elecom.co.jp/pickup/contents/00098/

Event Overview

Dates and Venues:

① July 18 (Sat) – August 16 (Sun): eStadium Izumi

② August 1 (Sat) – August 2 (Sun): Izumisano Ochiarina & eStadium Izumi (simultaneous hosting)

Target Participants: Elementary school students

Participation Fee: Free

Organizer: KUL Corporation

Co-organizer: eStadium Co., Ltd.

Supporting Organizations: Izumi City, Izumi City Board of Education, Izumisano City, Izumisano City Board of Education, Momoyama Gakuin University

Company Information

Founded in 1986, ELECOM expanded alongside the rise of the personal computer boom. The company primarily develops, manufactures, and sells IT peripheral products. In recent years, it has diversified into various fields including healthcare, gaming, kitchen appliances, beauty and grooming products, outdoor gear, pet electronics, and solution proposals, continuously growing by delivering unprecedented comfort and convenience.

ELECOM's purpose, 'Better being,' represents the group's reason for existence. By pursuing superior technology and quality, the company aims to make people worldwide happier and society better. It also strives for a healthier planet and local communities, contributing to a sustainable society and environment. Since its founding, ELECOM has upheld these values and will continue to pursue them for sustained growth.

Company Overview

Company Name: ELECOM Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: 9F, Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Osaka Midosuji Building, 4-1-1 Fushimi-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Established: May 1986 (Showa 61)

Representative: President and CEO Koichi Ishimi