The 6th International Workshop on Seismic Performance of
Non-Structural Elements (SPONSE)

The 6th International Workshop on Seismic Performance of Non-Structural Elements (SPONSE) will be held at Suzukakedai campus(Suzukake) of the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, from March 11 to 13, 2026. The workshop will be organized jointly by Japan-based academic associations and the International Association for the Seismic Performance Of Non-Structural Elements (SPONSE). The workshop will be hosted by the Multidisciplinary Resilience Research Center (MRRC) of the Institute of Science Tokyo.

About Institute of Science Tokyo

Institute of Science Tokyo is the top national university for science and technology in Japan with a history spanning more than 140 years. Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) was established on October 1, 2024, following the merger between Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) and Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech).

The SPONSE Association

The SPONSE Association (http://www.sponse.eu) is an international, nonprofit, technical society of engineers, architects, manufacturers, insurers, builders, planners, public officials, and social scientists, interested in the Seismic Performance Of Non-Structural Elements. The objective of the Seismic Performance Of Non-Structural Elements (SPONSE) Association is to contribute to improving the resilience of communities to earthquakes by (1) Promoting research related to the seismic performance of non-structural elements, (2) Promoting education and training on subjects related to the seismic performance of non-structural elements, (3) Assisting with the dissemination of research findings and technological developments relevant to the seismic performance of non-structural elements, and (4) Facilitating collaboration between industry, academia, professionals and other parties interested in the seismic performance of non-structural elements.