Nexon Developers Conference 26 Kicks Off on June 16

Three-Day Conference Offers 51 Sessions Presented by Major Game and IT Companies

Expanded AI Workshops and Panel Discussions
Included in Korea's Largest Game Developers Conference

TOKYO - May 21, 2026 - NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in online games, announced an exciting lineup for its Nexon's Developers Conference (NDC), taking place on June 16 to 18 in Korea. The conference brings together developers and industry leaders from around the world to discuss the latest issues, case-studies, and trends including AI game development.

This year, NDC will offer 51 presentation sessions on game development, including planning, production, and live operations. Sessions will be presented by executives and experts from major game and IT companies including Krafton, Roblox, NC AI, Google DeepMind, and Snowflake. Nexon's Embark Studios, the developer of blockbuster ARC Raiders, will lecture on AI and machine-learning technologies applied in the game and how they support data analysis and art production.

At this year's NDC, the AI track has been significantly expanded, featuring a wide range of sessions that share the latest case studies, practical know-how, and real-world experiences in applying artificial intelligence to game development. In addition, eight panel discussions will bring together industry experts to exchange perspectives and offer deep insights on game development.

Key sessions include:
・Developing Multiple Games in Parallel
− Speakers: Yonghyun Park (Vice President of NEXON Korea Corporation and CEO of NEXON GAMES) and Kyunghyuk Lee (Editor-in-Chief of Game Generation)

・ AX Journey of Nexon and Krafton
− Speakers: Dukwon Kang (Group Manager of NEXON Korea Corporation), Kyungyoung Lim (VP of Krafton), and Sangkyun Kim (Professor of Kyung Hee University)

・Creating the Game I Wanted to Play: Live Service Insights from a Korean Authorial Game Producer
− Speakers: Yongha Kim (Head of IO Division at NEXON Games), Jihoon Kim (CEO of Project Moon), and Woochoul Joung (Editor-in-Chief of ThisIsGame).

In addition to panels and presentations, a large collection of 2D and 3D game artwork plus soundtracks will be showcased at NEXON Korea Corporation, along with mini-games, experience booths and giveaways.

Now in its 19th year, NDC is the largest game-development knowledge-sharing conference in Korea, and has covered a wide range of issues and trends in gaming and technology.

Further details on NDC 26 are available on the official website. Live streaming will also be available both on the official website and YouTube channel.¹
NDC official website
NDC YouTube

About NEXON Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a global leader in the production, development and operation of online games. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon has since been listed on JPX400, Nikkei Stock Index 300, and Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 40 games operating in more than 190 countries on PC, console, and mobile. Major game franchises include MapleStory, Mabinogi, and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2024, the company set a multi-year IP Growth Initiative that details vertical growth with new experiences in existing major franchises and horizontal growth with the creation of new pillars in the company's IP portfolio.

¹ Some sessions may not be streamed.

Contact Information
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