On September 12th (Saturday), at the "Frontend Conference Fukuoka 2026" held at our university, students from our university participated as part of the NOC (Network Operations Center) team, working with students from Fukuoka Women's University to build and operate the Wi-Fi environment for attendees. Our university cooperated with the conference as a "Venue & Network Sponsor," and the students provided technical support for the event.
On the day of the event, more than 300 participants attended, requiring an environment where a large number of users could comfortably connect to the internet. The NOC team was responsible for setting up and configuring network equipment, building the Wi-Fi environment, verifying connections, and monitoring operations on the day, playing a crucial role in supporting the communication infrastructure of this large-scale event.
In this project, students from Graduate School of Information Science and Department of Information Science in the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Science and Engineering, along with students from Fukuoka Women's University, collaborated, pooling their knowledge and skills to advance the project. Each student applied the network technology they had cultivated in classes and extracurricular activities to a practical setting, taking on the role of supporting the network infrastructure that is often invisible to users. This provided a valuable opportunity to hone their communication and problem-solving skills through collaboration with students from other universities, while also taking responsibility for providing a stable communication environment.
Ryuta Shida (Nagasaki Nanzan High School), a second-year graduate student in the same department who served as the overall leader for this event, said, "While managing the progress and schedules of each team, I realized how difficult it is to keep track of the overall situation. When dealing with communication problems caused by pre-configuration, I was able to solve the problem by utilizing the network knowledge I learned in classes and research. Through this experience, I felt that a leader needs the ability to oversee the whole picture and check important parts across different areas." Taiki Maruyama (N High School), who served as the leader of the cable team, said, "In order to work efficiently within the limited time, I prepared wiring diagrams, work sheets, and cable tags in advance, and tried to create an environment where members could work without getting confused. Through this experience, I reaffirmed that preparation in advance is important for smooth operation."
Our university will continue to provide practical learning opportunities that connect with the real world, and promote initiatives that enable students to grow while acquiring specialized knowledge and practical skills.
[Graduate School of Information Science / Department of Information Science]
