As a new development of the "Science Castle" symposium for high school students and middle school students, Riveness will hold three regional forums in January to March 2027.

The Science Castle symposium for high school and middle school students, which began in 2012, now not only provides opportunities for presenting research results but also creates opportunities for connecting with companies, universities, and the community, meeting fellow middle school and high school students researchers, and receiving advice and collaboration to take their research to the next level.

In 2027, in addition to the Asia Conference to be held in Malaysia in August and the World Conference to be held in Japan (Tokyo) in December, which will bring together researchers from around the world, we will hold regional forums in three regions: Kansai, Kyushu, and the Sea of Japan. In these regional forums, we aim to foster the next generation of researchers together with companies and researchers who are embarking on challenges to create the future of their regions. We will not only hold research presentations and discussions at these forums, but also create a platform for high school students from across Asia to take on challenges for the Asia Conference and World Conference, together with our partners in each region.

Currently, the Science Castle Regional Forum is accepting oral and poster presentation submissions from high school and middle school students working on research in the area. We want to hear about your research from someone else, discuss your research with an adult researcher, want to hear diverse opinions to develop your own research, and we are looking forward to the participation of many high school and middle school researchers.

[Overview of the various forum events]

・Science Castle Kansai Forum 2027

Date and time: January 23, 2027 (Sat) 9:45-18:00
Venue: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Convention page:https://castle.lne.st/schedule/kansai2027/

Deadline for submission of papers: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

・Science Castle Kyushu Forum 2027

Date and time: February 13, 2027 (Sat) 9:45-18:00
Venue: FIL.Tenjin (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Convention page:https://castle.lne.st/schedule/kyushu2027/

Deadline for submission of papers: December 21, 2026 (Monday)

・Science Castle Tokai Forum 2027

Date and time: March 20, 2027 (Sat) 9:45-18:00
Venue: Nagatani Toraboshi Head Office (Hajima City, Gifu Prefecture)
Convention page:https://castle.lne.st/schedule/tokai2027/

Deadline for submission of papers: January 22, 2027 (Friday)

[Call for submissions]

• Eligible for announcement

Individuals or teams from junior high schools and high schools (up to the 2nd year of junior high school) and vocational schools (up to the 2nd year of junior high school) (as of FY2026)

*People who are not enrolled in junior high school, high school, technical college, etc., or who are on a leave of absence from school may also apply.

• Announcement category

- Oral presentation (7 minutes for presentation, 5 minutes for Q&A)
Oral presentation will be judged by the judges.
Poster presentation slots for oral presenters are also available; however, they are not subject to review by the poster review panel.

- Poster presentation (4 minutes for presentation, 4 minutes for Q&A)
The posters will be judged by the jury.

• Participation fee

Free (※ Transportation costs to and from the venue and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the individual.)

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You can register for the presentation topics from the respective tournament pages.

contact information (for inquiries) (e.g. corporate phone number)

Science Castle Management Office
Educational Development Division, Leave a Nest Co.
E-mail：[email protected]