The 3rd Show and Tell Presentation Competition

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Japan Office, specialized agencies of the United Nations, will hold a Show and Tell Presentation Competition.
This event is open to all elementary, middle, high school and university students in Japan. Show and tell your ideas, inventions, and creativity to the world!

Theme

SDGs: Towards a Better Society and Environment

You can showcase slides, demonstrate an actual invention, or simply share ideas focused on social impact or entrepreneurship.
We invite you to express your innovative and creative vision through your original presentation!

Application: 2026 June 22 (Mon) ～ August 31 (Mon) 23:59 (JST)

Key dates

  • Application period: Monday, June 22, 2026 – Monday, August 31, 2026, 23:59 (JST)
  • Final Presentation Event: October 30, 2026 @ Akasaka Intercity Conference Center (Minato, Tokyo)

Who can apply?

The competition is open to all interested individuals who have the student status in Japanese education system (i.e. primary, middle/junior high and high school and university), regardless of their nationalities and age. If you are below the legal age in Japan, the consent from a parent or legal guardian permitting you to enter the competition with your entry is required.

Only individual entry is allowed. No group entry.

We welcome applicants who:

  • want to take on new challenges outside of school 
  • want to introduce their ideas and activities they are usually involved in 
  • want to improve their presentation skills 
  • want to have networking opportunities with specialists in Japan and abroad 
  • are interested in UN agencies, intellectual property, and the SDGs 

Contest flow

1. Apply for the Contest

Application period: Monday, June 22, 2026 – Monday, August 31, 2026, 23:59 (JST)

Submit a video of up to 2 minutes in either Japanese or English via the application page to enter the contest!

*Please make sure to review the competition rules before applying.

2. Selection of Finalists

Around mid-September, five finalists will be selected from each of the following 4 categories based on the submitted entries:

Elementary School, Junior High School, High School, and University.

3. Final Presentation Event

Selected finalists will be invited free of charge to the Final Presentation Event to be held on the afternoon of Friday, October 30, 2026, at Akasaka Intercity Conference (Minato-ku, Tokyo).

Finalists will give an in-person presentation at the venue, where the award winners will be selected.
 

Awards

Gold awards and Silver awards will be awarded in each of the four categories: elementary school, junior high school, high school and university.
In addition to a certificate, each winner will receive an Amazon gift card worth up to 100,000 yen.
Audiences of the live streaming will also be invited to vote for their favorite presentations as a general jury to determine the Audience Choice Award. The Audience Choice Award will be selected from among the finalists excluding the Gold and Silver Award winners in each category.
The awarded presentations will be translated into several languages and posted on the WIPO web page to promote intellectual property systems in developing countries.

Judges

The presentations will be judged by a panel of judges who are experts in the fields of intellectual property, education, and communication, both domestic and international based on the following judging criteria.

(Alphabetical Order)

HIROSE Takahiko 

Managing Director, CX Value Lab Inc. 

ICHINOMIYA Rie

Director, Public Relations Office, General Coordination Division, Japan Patent Office

MURAKAMI Hiroyuki

Managing Director, Motion Picture Association Japan

NARITA Eiko

Chief, UNFPA Tokyo Representation Office

RAOUL Nicolas

Partner Solutions Engineer, Google Japan

RIDGE Kieran

Chair, Department of History & Social Sciences, Pacific Ridge School, Carlsbad, CA, USA

SUGANO Tomoko

Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo

Judge Criteria

Criteria

Description

Points

Presentation Skills

The ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively. This includes delivery aspects such as speaking style, volume, and pacing, and whether the content is conveyed accurately to the audience.

30

Visual Communication

The effectiveness of slides and visual materials in supporting understanding. This includes the use of visuals such as diagrams, images, and layout to enhance clarity.

10

Logical Structure

The coherence and consistency of the presentation. This assesses whether there is a clear and logical flow from problem setting to analysis and conclusion.

30

Creativity

The originality and innovativeness of the ideas presented. This includes unique perspectives, fresh thinking, and approaches that go beyond conventional frameworks.

30

Examples of last year's award-winning presentations

  • My Challenge — Wishing to keep holding hands with my mother suffering from an intractable disease: Tools visualizing symptoms and supporting rehabilitation
  • Opening the door to the next society through invention — Protect Ocean and the future by Amamo (a type of seagrass)
  • Dayne ~ Kanji learning support tool for children with dyslexia ~
  • "Beaker pudding" reminds me of a science experiment made by elementary school students who hate caramel and don't like pudding
  • My Challenge --- Wishing to keep holding hands with my mother suffering from an intractable disease: Tools visualizing symptoms and supporting rehabilitation
  • Opening the door to the next society through invention – Protect Ocean and the future by Amamo (a type of seagrass)
  • Dayne ~ Kanji learning support tool for children with dyslexia ~
  • "Beaker pudding" reminds me of a science experiment made by elementary school students who hate caramel and don't like pudding 

What is "Show and Tell"?

It is an international educational method to improve communication skills in primary and secondary education, also called "show and share" or "sharing time". In this competition, we invite you to tell your story, in your own words, about your invention, creation, or idea.

FAQs

If you have any questions, please see this FAQ [PDF] .
If you still need clarification, please contact the WIPO Japan office.
The implementation of this project is financially supported by the Japan Patent Office through the Funds-In-Trust Japan Industrial Property Global.

About WIPO

WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) is the United Nations specialized agency responsible for intellectual property-related systems. In addition to promoting awareness of IP systems, WIPO provides IP-related services, including international filing systems and assistance to developing countries.

What is Intellectual Property?

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations that result from ideas, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols used in commerce, names, and images.