Science Day Gunma 2026 – Exploring the World of Science through Quantum

Science Day Gunma 2026 – Exploring the World of Science through Quantum

Last year, 2025 marked the 100th anniversary of the development of quantum mechanics and was designated the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by the United Nations. To celebrate this milestone, Gunma University and the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) co-hosted Science Day Gunma 2025, an outreach event for high school students in Gunma Prefecture.

Following the success of last year’s event, which attracted strong interest and many participants, the two institutions are continuing their collaboration this year by co-hosting Science Day Gunma 2026.

Event Overview

Introduction
Learn the basics of quantum mechanics together with researchers from Gunma University, OIST, and QST, and explore quantum computers, quantum sensors, batteries of the future, and advanced medical technologies.

Highlight 1: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Learn about quantum mechanics, one of today’s most exciting fields of science, explained in a way that is easy for high school students to understand.

Highlight 2: Discover the Latest Scientific Research
Researchers from Gunma University, OIST, and QST will introduce cutting-edge scientific research. Topics include quantum computers, quantum sensors, batteries of the future, advanced medical technologies, and more.

Highlight 3: Hands-on Science Mini Exhibition
Explore quantum computing, quantum sensors, experimental equipment, and more at a mini exhibition where you can see the technology up close and try some of it yourself.

Highlight 4: Study & Global Career Consultation
Talk with researchers and students from Gunma University and OIST about your future studies and career options. Ask them about their own career paths and what led them to pursue research.

Details

• Date & Time: October 28, 2026, 13:00–17:00 (Doors open at 12:30)
• Venue: Muse Hall, 2nd Floor, University Hall, Gunma University Aramaki Campus
• Language: Japanese and English
• Who Can Attend: High school students in Gunma Prefecture
• Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-hptsq3vHyrxa6oq9W4D5EXAXZS-p4CL5hjvBPSuP9lexuQ/viewform

Event Program

• 13:00–13:05 Opening Remarks
• 13:05–13:10 (Tentative) Guest Remarks
• 13:10–13:20 Introduction to Gunma University
• 13:20–13:40 Introduction to OIST & Overview of Quantum Science
• 13:40–14:00 Seminar: “Exploring the Batteries of the Future through Quantum Science – The World of Electrons Revealed by Synchrotron Radiation”
• 14:00–14:20 Seminar: “(Tentative) Trapped-Ion Quantum Computing”
• 14:20–14:30 Break
• 14:30–15:00 Global Career Seminar
• 15:00–15:15 Exhibition Introduction: “Treating Disease with Quantum Beams – Advanced Medicine Powered by Relativity and Quantum Mechanics”
• 15:15–15:30 Exhibition Introduction: “Hands-on Quantum Computing Simulator”
• 15:30–15:50 Introduction to QST Takasaki & Exhibition Introduction: “(Tentative) Quantum Sensing Using Diamond NV Centers”
• 15:50–16:00 Q&A / Exhibition Setup
• 16:00–17:00 Mini Exhibition
  • Booth 1: Equipment Exhibition (Gunma University)
  • Booth 2: Equipment Exhibition (QST)
  • Booth 3: Quantum Computing (OIST)
  • Booth 4: Study & Career Consultation – Gunma University
  • Booth 5: Study & Career Consultation – OIST
  • Roundtable Discussion: Discussion with High School Teachers

Note: The content and schedule are subject to change due to circumstances.

Organizers:

Gunma University
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Center for Quantum Technologies (OCQT)

Collaborators:

Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)

Supporters:

Gunma Prefectural Board of Education