Call for Entries: '3rd Main Visual Contest 2026' for Students Interested in Infrastructure

Press Release

To Whom It May Concern

July 15, 2026

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Call for Entries: 3rd Main Visual Contest 2026 for the

Infrastructure Management Technology Contest

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The Infrastructure Management Technology Contest (InfraTechCon), organized by the InfraTechCon Executive Committee, is a competition that encourages students from colleges of technology to tackle social challenges through infrastructure management, maintenance technologies, and community collaboration, under the theme: "Experience the excitement of applying learning to solve societal issues."

Starting in 2024, to broaden interest in infrastructure among students beyond colleges of technology, a poster design contest for promotional use has been introduced. Entries from all students are welcome. We are seeking creative designs that effectively convey the appeal of InfraTechCon and inspire technology college students to participate.

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Submission Period

July 15, 2026 (Wed) – October 5, 2026 (Mon) (Deadline for submission)

Awards

Grand Prix (1 entry): ¥50,000 prize

May remain unawarded if no suitable entry is received

Submission Theme

Main visual design for promotional activities of the "8th InfraTechCon 2027," to be held in 2027

- Design should capture the spirit of InfraTechCon and motivate technology college students to participate

- Design should spark interest in civil engineering and infrastructure among viewers

- Must be original and previously unpublished

- AI-generated works are not permitted

- One entry per individual or group

Submission Requirements

● Design work

- Horizontal orientation

- Submit in A4 size

- Must be created at a resolution suitable for A2 (horizontal) posters (300–400 dpi)

- Color mode: CMYK

- Submit as a JPEG or PNG file under 5MB

- Use yellow, the official InfraTechCon color, for the background (background not mandatory)

- Design layout should allow space for contest name, QR code, and deadline; avoid over-drawing (refer to InfraTechCon 2022–2026 flyers for reference)

How to Enter

Via the official website application form

Eligibility

Students currently enrolled in graduate schools, universities, colleges of technology, junior colleges, vocational schools, or high schools

- Must be available for minor design revisions if needed

Entry Fee

None

Judges

- InfraTechCon Executive Committee

- InfraTechCon 2026 participating teams

- Wakuwaku Support Team (members who joined by December 15, 2026)

- Past participants and faculty from InfraTechCon and Visual Contests

- Visitors of Social InfraTech 2026

Judging Method

Voting by the judging panel

Results Announcement

Mid-January 2027, on the official website

After Grand Prix Selection

- Grand Prix winner must submit additional source files (e.g., PSD, AI)

- Minor refinements may be requested between January and March 2027

Visual Usage

Promotional media related to the 2026 contest

- Posters, flyers, website, promotional goods, event announcements, etc.

Copyright Policy

Copyright of submitted works remains with the entrants. However, entrants must not make modifications that violate public order and morals.

The organizer, the InfraTechCon Executive Committee (NPO Civil NPO Collaboration Platform), holds exclusive rights to use winning entries for promotional activities as outlined in Section 3. No third-party use is permitted without the organizer’s consent. Entrants waive their moral rights (e.g., right of integrity), allowing the organizer to publish, modify, and use the works freely, including without attribution.

The scope of promotional use includes:

- Publicity efforts (media coverage in newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, websites, SNS, exhibitions)

- Production and distribution of related publications (e.g., collections)

- Inclusion in printed promotional materials (flyers, posters, brochures)

- Planning, production, and sale of merchandise (T-shirts, souvenirs) aligned with the contest’s purpose

The organizer will credit the winner’s pen name (or real name if none) and organization. However, omission is allowed if necessary for design purposes.

The organizer may excerpt, enlarge, reduce, or trim winning works within the promotional scope, provided the essence of the work is not compromised.

Organizer

InfraTechCon Executive Committee

Submission and Inquiry Contact

InfraTechCon Executive Committee Office

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