Panasonic Connect Launches Recruitment for the 23rd "Handmade Let's Note Workshop" for Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students ~Assemble a One-of-a-Kind PC and Experience the Joy of Manufacturing!~

Panasonic Connect Group (Group CEO: Ken Sain) will hold the "Handmade Let's Note Workshop," a manufacturing experience event where participants can assemble a "Let's Note" mobile personal computer with their own hands, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Kobe Factory, Let's Note's production base. In conjunction with this, recruitment for participants begins today, Friday, June 12, 2026. ▼"Handmade Let's Note Workshop" Recruitment Overview https://panasonic.jp/cns/pc/appli/koubou2026/info/ This event started in 2002 as a venue for children who will lead the next generation to experience the appeal and fun of manufacturing through PC assembly and factory tours. 2026 marks its 23rd year. This time, participants will assemble either the latest Let's Note models "SC7" or "FC7," released in April 2026. Both are the first Let's Note Copilot+ PCs equipped with Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra Series 3 processors. The "SC7" is a compact model, smaller than an A4-sized notebook, featuring a 12.4-inch LCD. With a lightweight body of approximately 949g (※) and up, it is easy to carry and recommended for free research, information gathering, and report writing at schools, libraries, and parks. The "FC7" features a large 14.0-inch LCD screen, making it easy to work with. Its clear picture quality and crisp audio are also recommended for online learning and music/video viewing. Participants can choose their preferred model from these two based on their intended use. 1. Experience "How a PC is Made" Firsthand: Deepen understanding of manufacturing by assembling your own original mobile personal computer. 2. Valuable Factory Experience: Experience assembly at one of Japan's few factories that handles everything from component mounting to final assembly. 3. Opportunity to Engage with Manufacturing and Latest Technology: In addition to tours of the showroom and production line, participants can also experience events related to manufacturing and the latest technology, which accompanying family members can also enjoy. ■"Handmade Let's Note Workshop" Event Outline Target Audience: 32 groups Children from 4th grade of elementary school to 3rd grade of high school (ages 9 to 18) and their accompanying family members. *Wheelchair users are also welcome to participate. Date and Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (scheduled) Location: Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. Mobile Solutions Business Division Kobe Factory (Parking available) 1-5-1 Takatsukadai, Nishi-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, 651-2271 ■Application Details Application Method: Reservation required Application Period: Friday, June 12, 2026 - Tuesday, June 30, 2026 How to Apply: Please apply from the URL below. https://panasonic.jp/cns/pc/appli/koubou2026/info/ Participation Fee (tax included): SC7 ¥234,400 / FC7 ¥239,900 *You can choose your desired model. *The participation fee includes the mobile personal computer itself and lunch. *Advance payment by bank transfer is required. Please check the recruitment page for details. ■Selection Process If applications exceed the number of available spots, participants will be selected through a fair lottery (not on a first-come, first-served basis). All applicants will be notified of the lottery results via email around early July 2026. *Weight may vary depending on the product. About Panasonic Connect Group: The Panasonic Connect Group is the core group for Panasonic Group's B2B solutions. With approximately 29,100 employees globally and sales of 1,380.3 billion yen (FY2025), it operates under the purpose "Connecting the world with our technology to move the world and bring care into people's lives." By combining 100 years of manufacturing expertise with software and providing highly differentiated hardware, the group connects customers in supply chains, public services, living infrastructure, and entertainment, striving to innovate the "gemba" (front lines). Furthermore, it aims to realize "sustainability" for a rich society and planet where humans and nature coexist, and "well-being" where everyone can live with a sense of purpose, safety, and happiness. Additionally, with the objectives of "respecting human rights" and "improving corporate competitiveness," DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) promotion is positioned as one of the pillars of its management strategy, and the company is working to reform its corporate culture to be highly flexible, enabling individuals with diverse values to thrive. ▼Panasonic Connect Group Website https://connect.panasonic.com/jp-ja/ ▼Panasonic Connect Group Newsroom https://connect.panasonic.com/jp-ja/newsroom ▼Panasonic Connect Group DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) https://connect.panasonic.com/jp-ja/about/sustainability/dei [Contact Information] Panasonic System Customer Consultation Center Free Dial: 0120-878-410 Reception Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Reception only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)