CEDEC+KYUSHU 2026 Publishes Timetable, Hino Keynote Set
The Fukuoka conference will run 35 sessions on November 14, 2026, with Level-5's Akihiro Hino delivering the keynote on creating new IPs.
The CEDEC+KYUSHU 2026 organizing committee has published the full session details and timetable for this year's event, according to news.denfaminicogamer.jp. The conference will be held on November 14, 2026 at Kyushu Sangyo University Building 1 in Fukuoka City, with 35 sessions in total and time-shift streaming planned from November 18 to December 2.
Akihiro Hino, President and CEO of Level-5, will deliver the keynote, titled "IP no Sozo no Shuho," on creating new IPs. The timetable also lists a special invited lecture by Jin Fujisawa, President of Story Note and chief director of Daiyon Kyokai, with Hino serving as moderator.
The physical venue will exhibit 23 indie games and student works, which will not be available through the streaming option. Early-bird discounts are available until October 30.
Background
CEDEC+KYUSHU is described as Kyushu's largest conference for computer entertainment developers. Last year's edition, CEDEC+KYUSHU 2025, featured 36 lectures and drew more than 3,000 attendees including online viewers.
Quick answers
When is CEDEC+KYUSHU 2026?
It will be held on November 14, 2026 at Kyushu Sangyo University Building 1 in Fukuoka City, with time-shift streaming from November 18 to December 2.
Who is giving the keynote at CEDEC+KYUSHU 2026?
Akihiro Hino, President and CEO of Level-5, will give the keynote titled "IP no Sozo no Shuho" about creating new IPs.
When do early-bird discounts end for CEDEC+KYUSHU 2026?
Early-bird discounts are available until October 30.