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

Important date

After the acceptance notification on September 28, successful participants are requested to transfer the participation fee via the provided method.

March 14, 2025 Abstract Submission Open
June 15, 2025 Abstract Submission Deadline
Late June 2025 Full-Paper Submission Open
August 10, 2025 Full-Paper Submission Deadline
September 28, 2025 Notification of Paper Acceptance
Request for invitation letters for VISA applications open
October 26, 2025 Submission Deadline for Revised Papers
Early Bird Registration and Early Bird Participation Fee Payment Deadline
Issuance of invitation letters for VISA applications begin
December 14, 2025 Normal Registration Deadline
December 26, 2025 Final Participation Fee Payment Deadline
March 10, 2026 Afternoon:Registration, Evening:Ice Breaker(Institute of Science Tokyo)
March 11, 2026 Morning and afternoon: Keynote Lectures & General Presentations
March 12, 2026 Morning and afternoon: Keynote Lectures & General Presentations
Evening: Banquet & Award Ceremony (@ Suzukake Hall)
March 13, 2026 Morning: General Presentations or Technical Tour(Planned within Tokyo)

Participation fee

Registration Type Early Bird Normal
SPONSE Board Members, Committee Members*1 400 USD 450 USD
Domestic Committee Members*1 40,000 JPY 45,000 JPY
General Participants*1 500 USD 550 USD
Domestic Attendees (Non-Presenting)*2 20,000 JPY
Technical Tour 50 USD / 5,000 JPY

*1Registration fee includes lunch on March 11 and 12, Ice Breaker on March 10, and Banquet on March 12.
*2Registration fee includes lunch on March 11 and 12 only.

  • Applied Technology Council (ATC) members should register as [SPONSE Board Members, Committee Members].
  • Members affiliated with a University or Company in Japan who will present at the workshop should register as [Domestic Committee Members].
  • The registration fee for Domestic Attendees (Non-Presenting) includes lunch only.
  • Only allergy-related dietary requests can be accommodated.
  • Please kindly note that the participation fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, including cases where the participant is unable to obtain a VISA.

About Technical Tour

  • Those affiliated with a University or Company in Japan, please make payment in Japanese yen.
  • Please kindly note that the tour may be canceled depending on the number of participants.
  • The tour venue is planned to be held within Tokyo (gathering and concluding at the tour venue).

About Early Career Researcher/Engineer Excellent Presentation Award

The "Excellent Presentation Award" will be awarded to early career researchers and engineers who had outstanding presentations. Eligible candidates must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Those who have submitted and presented a paper as the main author and presenter.
  • Must currently be a student or have been employed for ten or fewer years as of the start of 2026 (i.e., after January 1, 2016).

We look forward to active submissions from early career researchers and engineers.