Tech Expo

APPLIED PHYSICS

Department of Applied Physics

Department of Mathematical Engineering and Information Physics

Mathematical Informatics

Systems Informatics

AboutAbout

Engineering Expo is a joint May Festival exhibition organized by students from the University of Tokyo's Department of Mathematical Engineering and Information Physics and Department of Applied Physics. In 2026, it will be held on May 16 and 17. Visit us to enjoy approachable exhibits on mathematics, physics, information science, and more.

ExhibitionsExhibitions

Board Game Team

Who has the sharper strategy: you or AI? Challenge an AI opponent in Quoridor, a board game that rewards deep insight. Play on the physical setup or on your phone.

Man reading a book

Security Team

Learn how cryptography protects information in modern society, and where the technology may go next.

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Optics Team

Know light. Learn through light.

Man waving

Finance Team

Finance may feel distant from mathematics, but it is one of mathematics' most advanced applications. This exhibit reveals the mathematical structure hidden behind uncertainty.

Woman sitting

Condensed Matter Team

The Condensed Matter Team introduces the fascinating properties of materials. Alongside our annual superconductivity exhibit, we have prepared new demonstrations as well.

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Control Team

Can a cube stand on one of its edges? The Control Team takes on the impossible and lets you experience the surprise of control engineering.

Woman writing

Probability and Statistics Team

Discover how probability and statistics reveal the unseen and make sense of the unpredictable.

Man thinking

Quantum Team

Explore strange quantum properties and future technologies built on quantum physics, including quantum computing and spin currents.

Woman waving

Stamp RallyStamp Rally

3D-printed items given as stamp rally prizes

Visit multiple exhibits on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Engineering Building 6 and collect stamps on your sheet.

  • Earn one stamp for completing each team's challenge
  • Exchange three stamps for one prize
  • Prize exchange is limited to once per visitor

Prize exchange:
Engineering Building 6, 2F, Room 63 reception

Prize:
3D-printed items related to the exhibits and more (see image)

Prize quantities are limited and will be distributed first come, first served.

Pathways Into Applied PhysicsPathways Into Applied Physics

Cover of Pathways Into Applied Physics

Pathways Into Applied Physics is a magazine written by Applied Physics and Mathematical Engineering students about their fields and interests.

It includes theory behind the Tech Expo exhibits, student perspectives on department life, and articles on individual academic interests. Please note that all content in this magazine is written in Japanese.

B5 format
218 pages
Venue sale
Print edition 500 yen
Online sale
PDF edition 450 yen
Details and purchase

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AccessAccess

The University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus

Engineering Building 6, 2F and 3F


8 min. walk from Hongo-sanchome Station (Marunouchi Line)
10 min. walk from Yushima or Nezu Station (Chiyoda Line)
5 min. walk from Todaimae Station (Namboku Line)
15 min. walk from Kasuga Station (Mita Line)