Backlog World 2026 set for November 28 in Yokohama
Early-bird tickets for the Backlog user conference run until October 31, with the Good Project Award 2026 final judged on the day.
Japan Backlog User Group (JBUG) has announced that Backlog World 2026 will be held on November 28, 2026, from 10:00 to 18:00 at Pacifico Yokohama North, according to ascii.jp. Early-bird tickets are on sale until October 31.
Organised by the Backlog World 2026 organising committee, the event takes the theme "Ultramarine Compass", described as an exploration of new ways of teaming in a world where Backlog and AI serve as compasses.
Ticket prices, tax included and paid in advance, are 2,000 yen for the main programme (1,500 yen early bird), 6,000 yen for the main programme plus reception (5,000 yen early bird) and 10,000 yen for the early-bird-only individual supporter option.
Talks, workshops and the Good Project Award
The programme includes talks by project management experts, presentations by publicly selected Backlog users, hands-on workshops and networking. The final judging of the Good Project Award 2026, which recognises project teams achieving results with Backlog, also takes place at the event.
Backlog World began in 2018, and this year marks its seventh edition overall.
Quick answers
When is Backlog World 2026?
It takes place on November 28, 2026, from 10:00 to 18:00 at Pacifico Yokohama North.
How much are Backlog World 2026 tickets?
The main programme costs 2,000 yen (1,500 yen early bird), main programme plus reception 6,000 yen (5,000 yen early bird), and the individual supporter ticket is 10,000 yen, early-bird only. Prices include tax and are paid in advance.
When do early-bird tickets end?
Early-bird tickets are on sale until October 31.