Watch the Final Presentations and Award Ceremony of the 3rd Show and Tell Presentation Competition Online!

Be part of the judging and cast your vote for the students’ ideas for a better society!

On October 30, 2026, WIPO Japan Office will hold the final presentations and award ceremony of the 3rd Show and Tell Presentation Competition.

This year’s theme is “SDGs: Towards a Better Society and the Environment”.

Twenty finalists, selected from entries submitted by students across Japan, from elementary school to university, will present their ideas, inventions and creations for making society and the environment better—in their own words.

The event will also be live-streamed online, allowing viewers to take part as “General Judges” and vote for their favorite presentations.

Register to attend and discover the creative ideas from students that could help shape a better future.

Competition Overview

The Show and Tell Presentation Competition is open to students from elementary school to university. Participants are invited to present their own ideas through creative presentations, covering a wide range of topics including inventions, creative works, social initiatives and entrepreneurship.

For its third edition, the competition invited entries under the theme “SDGs:Towards a Better Society and Environment Better” from June 22 to August 31, 2026.

At the final event, 20 finalists—five from each of four categories: elementary school, junior high school, high school and university—will present their ideas on stage.

What kinds of ideas will the finalists bring to the stage this year? We look forward to seeing you there!

Date, Time and Program

Date: October 30, 2026

Time: 12:30 p.m.–4:50 p.m. (JST)

For information on the judges, please refer to the event website.

12:30	Opening
12:30	Opening remarks
12:35	Presentations by finalists (Elementary school and Junior High school)
	Break (10 minutes)
13:55	Presentations by finalists (High school and University)
15:15	★★Viewers’ voting time ★★
15:30	Special Presentation: Mr. Tomotaka Homma
15:45	Special Presentation: Mr. Tomoaki Yasuda
16:00	Awards Ceremony
16:50	Closing remarks / Closing

*The programme is subject to change without notice.

Special Presentation Speakers

For information on the judges, please visit the event website.

Live Stream Registration

If you wish to view the event online, please register in advance by clicking on the Zoom link below. There is no deadline for registration, and you can also join on the day of the event.

Register

*Simultaneous interpretation between Japanese and English will be available.

In addition to Gold and Silver Awards in each of the four categories, an Audience Choice Award will be selected through online voting.

The nine award winners will each receive a certificate and an Amazon gift card worth up to JPY 100,000.

The winning presentations will also be translated into English and other languages and published on WIPO webpages to promote awareness of intellectual property systems in developing countries and other regions.

Last Year’s Ideas

At the previous competition, students presented a diverse range of ideas addressing issues from everyday challenges to social and environmental concerns, all from their own unique perspectives.

My Challenge --- Wishing to keep holding hands with my mother suffering from an intractable disease

Opening the door to the next society through invention

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

For more information about last year’s winning presentations, please visit the event page for the 2nd Show and Tell Presentation Competition.

To the Press

If you wish to cover the event, please contact the WIPO Japan Office by Friday, October 23, 2026.

Please note that we may not be able to accommodate media requests received without prior notice.