Events

SORA TECH FESTIVAL SAPPORO

During UP2026, SORA TECH FESTIVAL SAPPORO, a hands-on science and technology event for elementary, junior high, and high school students, as well as the general public, will be held at the Sapporo Convention Center.

The festival features interactive exhibits and activities on drones, space, AI, and light. As part of the outreach activities of the Japan Intense Light Field Science Society (JILS), a special public lecture on ultrafast science will be given by Prof. Kaoru Yamanouchi.

• Dates: August 4–5, 2026
• Venue: Sapporo Convention Center
• Theme: A Hands-on Event Exploring the Future of Drones, Space, AI, and Light
• Website:
  https://www.sora-scc.jp/sora_tech_festival_sapporo/

Special Lecture

Speaker: Prof. Kaoru Yamanouchi
UP International Advisor; Director, Institute for Attosecond Laser Science, The University of Tokyo;
Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo

• Title: Aiming for the Nobel Prize with Light!
• Date & Time: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 13:00–14:00
• Language: Japanese

Wadaiko and Shinobue performance by FURYU

FURYU is a Japanese music unit based in Hokkaido. Their music combines the powerful sound of wadaiko, traditional Japanese drums, with the beautiful and clear sound of the shinobue, a Japanese bamboo flute.

The performance is presented during Reception (Sunday, August 2, 2026) from approximately 17:30