Source: Nexon

Nexon (co-CEOs Kang Dae-hyun and Kim Jung-wook) will begin accepting applications for in-person attendees for the 2026 Nexon Developers Conference (NDC), the gaming industry's largest knowledge-sharing event, starting May 19.

Now in its 19th year, the 2026 NDC will be held over three days from Tuesday, June 16, to Thursday, June 18, at the Nexon headquarters in Pangyo, Seongnam, and surrounding areas. The event is open to industry professionals as well as anyone interested in the gaming industry. Registration will be held on a first-come, first-served basis by date via the official NDC website from May 19 to 21.

This year's NDC will feature 51 sessions covering all aspects of game development, including game design, production, operations, and programming. Speakers include employees from Nexon Company studios as well as major domestic and international gaming and IT firms such as Krafton, Roblox, NC AI, Google DeepMind, and Snowflake. Notably, Embark Studios, the developer of the global hit 'ARC Raiders,' will participate in three sessions to share their development experiences in AI, machine learning, data, and art.

This year, the focus on AI has been significantly expanded, with sessions dedicated to the latest practical applications, know-how, and experiences in integrating artificial intelligence into game development. Additionally, eight panel-style sessions featuring industry experts exchanging views on specific topics will provide deeper insights.

Key panel sessions include 'Developing Different Games Simultaneously' with Park Yong-hyun, CEO of Nexon Games, and Lee Kyung-hyuk, Editor-in-Chief of Game Generation; 'The AX Journey of Nexon and Krafton' with Kang Deok-won, Group Leader at Nexon, Lim Kyung-young, VP at Krafton, and Professor Kim Sang-kyun of Kyung Hee University; and 'Making the Game I Wanted to Play' with Kim Yong-ha, Division Director at Nexon Games, Kim Ji-hoon, CEO of Project Moon, and Jung Woo-chul, Editor-in-Chief of ThisIsGame. Other panel discussions covering data, sound, and game business will also be held.

Various side programs will be available throughout the event. An art exhibition will be held at the Nexon headquarters, showcasing over 150 pieces of 2D and 3D game artwork and game sound, open to the public. The outdoor event zone will feature mini-games using Nexon's flagship IPs, various experience booths, and merchandise giveaways.

Launched in 2007, NDC is the largest game development knowledge-sharing conference in Korea. Now in its 19th year, it has consistently covered the latest trends and technical know-how in the gaming industry. Further details about the 2026 NDC can be found on the official website.