Nexon Developers Conference 26 Opens Today

Nexon Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Lee Jung-hoon / Lee Jong-hoon; TSE: 3659; hereinafter 'Nexon'), a company engaged in the development and operation of online games, announces that its consolidated subsidiary, NEXON Korea Corporation (Headquarters: Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea; Co-CEOs: Kang Dae-hyun / Kang Dae-hyun, Kim Jung-wook / Kim Jung-wook; hereinafter 'Nexon Korea'), has officially opened the developer-focused conference 'Nexon Developers Conference (NDC) 26' today. This year marks the 19th edition of NDC, which will be held over three days from June 16 to 18 at Nexon Korea's headquarters and surrounding facilities in South Korea.

This year's NDC centers on the theme of AI utilization in game development, hosting 51 sessions across various domains such as planning, production, and live operations.

Lee Jong-hoon, Representative Director and President of Nexon, stated:

'For many years, NDC has served as a platform for candid insights and discussions on challenges in the creative process. This year's conference focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to reduce time and cost in trial and error, empowering creators to think freely, experiment, and bring new ideas to life. In an era where everyone has access to similar tools, success demands not only a clear vision but also deep empathy and understanding of players.'

During the conference, Nexon Korea's headquarters will host exhibitions featuring numerous game art pieces based on Nexon IPs, as well as displays introducing the process of game sound production.

For more details on NDC26, please visit the official website. All sessions will be live-streamed on the official NDC YouTube channel.

NDC Official Website: https://ndc.nexon.com/

Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ndckr

Nexon Co., Ltd. https://www.nexon.co.jp/

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Nexon is a company specializing in the development, production, and distribution of online games. Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon is included in key indices such as the JPX Nikkei Index 400, Nikkei Stock Average 300, and Nikkei 225. Currently, Nexon delivers over 40 games—including flagship titles like 'MapleStory', 'Mabinogi', and 'Arad Senki'—to more than 190 countries and regions across PC, console, and mobile platforms. In 2024, Nexon established an IP growth strategy built on two pillars: vertical growth through enhanced experiences within major franchises, and horizontal growth by creating new core pillars within its IP portfolio.