The detailed schedule and session lineup for CEDEC 2026, Japan's premier developer conference, have finally been unveiled.

This year, CEDEC will be held as a three-day hybrid event from July 22 to 24. Offline sessions will take place at the Pacifico Yokohama North, while those unable to attend in person can watch sessions online via the official website. Online access is available to holders of an online pass.

CEDEC, which selects a specific theme for its sessions each year, has chosen 'Co-Create' as its 2026 keyword. Organizers explained that they selected this theme from numerous candidates because everyone—whether working in large teams, as individual creators, or as supporters—is, knowingly or unknowingly, engaged in 'co-creation.'

Keynote speakers include Shuhei Yoshida, President of Yosp and former executive at Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), and Daiyu Nobori, a renowned developer of the VPN software SoftEther and a Senior Agent at the Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA) of Japan.

On the first day, July 22, Yoshida will deliver a keynote titled 'Amazing Games I've Encountered, Their Creators, and Their Creativity.' He plans to share stories about the various developers he has met throughout his career, from the original PlayStation to the present, and discuss the concept of 'co-creation.' On the final day, July 24, Senior Agent Nobori will present a technical keynote titled 'Establishing Means of Production for Computer and Network Technologies That Can Be Distributed Globally.'

CEDEC 2026 will feature over 200 diverse sessions across three days. The lineup includes technical deep dives into highly anticipated titles such as 'Monster Hunter Wilds,' 'METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER,' 'SILENT HILL,' and 'NINJA GAIDEN 4,' as well as trendy topics like VTubers, legal issues surrounding generative AI, and the skills required for hiring and employment in the age of AI. The conference is expected to be a valuable experience for industry professionals, job seekers, and gaming fans alike.

The full lecture lineup for CEDEC 2026 will be released sequentially on the official website, where detailed session information is also available.