We are pleased to announce that one of our designers will be participating in and speaking at a special program at "UNION EXPO 2026" (organized by Union Tech Group), an event to be held at Shibuya Hikarie on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
"UNION EXPO 2026" is a festival themed around "the new normal," where you can experience the present state of space and open up future possibilities.
Toshitake Tanaka, Senior Creative Expert at our Design Center, will be participating in a workshop to experience the work of a spatial designer, as well as in "DesignersEdge," a talk session that explores the future of space and society.
We look forward to your participation.
"UNION EXPO 2026" Event Overview
| Date and Time | Sunday, November 8, 2026 10:30-18:00 |
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| Venue | Shibuya Hikarie 9F (2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) |
| Organizer | Union Tech Group |
| Participation fee | Free (advance registration required) *Click here to register for the event in advance. |
| Event details | https://event.union-tec.jp/expo2026 |
Our employee participation program
■ Workshop Overview
| Hour | 11:00 - 14:00 (Hall B) |
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| Contents | Experience the work of a spatial designer! Create a diorama of "I want to live in a house like this!" This is a diorama-making experience for children where they can create their own dream home by combining materials with the help of a professional spatial designer. |
| Target | Recommended for elementary school students (preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian / duration: 15-20 minutes) |
■ Overview of the talk session "DesignersEdge"
| Hour | 15:30-16:20 (Foyer B) |
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| Theme | What do you want to leave behind for the future? – Insights from three designers on the future of spatial design and work. Three designers active in diverse fields such as exhibitions, architecture, and urban development will engage in a dialogue based on their own projects and the works created in the morning's workshop. They will discuss what can be left for the future through design and the perspectives necessary for creators of the future. |
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