The "CEDEC+KYUSHU 2024" was held on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
"CEDEC+KYUSHU" is said to be Kyushu's largest conference, gathering IT companies from all over Japan.
Last year's "CEDEC+KYUSHU 2023" concluded with great success, attracting over 3,600 attendees.
This event offers a chance to explore booths and lectures from various companies, including those that are unsung heroes of the game industry and companies leading the forefront with technology. You can also watch online lectures, making it an event worth checking out even if you're far away.
The actual venue even had gashapon machines and original "CEDEC Bento" lunch boxes at the booths to ensure everyone had a good time!
This time, the Saiga NAK editorial department also went to the venue, so we will be providing an experience report!
The Venue was Kyushu Sangyo University
Kyushu Sangyo University is known as one of the largest universities in Fukuoka, with 9 faculties and 21 departments spanning humanities, science, engineering, and arts, boasting extensive facilities and grounds.
Building 1 of the university served as the venue for "CEDEC+KYUSHU 2024."
Check in and let's go!
There were many highlights this time, but first, let's take a look at each booth!
We only photographed some of the companies this time, and we couldn't photograph all of them...
So, if you're interested, be sure to check out "CEDEC+KYUSHU"!
Diarkis Inc.
This company provides user matching functions for games such as "Tekken 8" and "Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku."
They were also distributing Diarkis water and hand warmers at their booth!
For more details, please check the Diarkis official website.
Pole To Win Co., Ltd.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this is Japan's first company specializing in game debugging.
They are promoting DX by integrating business process efficiency with human-only technology.
For more details, please check the Pole To Win Co., Ltd. official website.
Classmethod, Inc.
They provide support for AWS cloud environments, from consulting to operation and maintenance.
They are a web services company that is Amazon's top SI partner.
For more details, please check the Classmethod, Inc. official website.
TOKAI Communications Corporation
They own their own fiber optic network spanning from northern Kanto to western Japan and multiple data centers, developing a wide range of businesses.
For more details, please check the TOKAI Communications Corporation official website.
Let's take a break and check out the "CEDEC Bento"!
"CEDEC+KYUSHU 2024" features various renowned companies, but it also has the famous "CEDEC Bento"!
The "CEDEC Bento" is an original "CEDEC+KYUSHU" bento box packed with many famous local dishes from various parts of Kyushu, such as kashiwa-meshi (chicken rice), squid shumai, and chicken nanban!
With one "CEDEC Bento," you can taste specialties from all over Kyushu.
The many "CEDEC Bento" lined up were completely sold out by early afternoon and were very popular!
If you plan to attend in 2025, be sure to visit the "CEDEC Bento" counter early.
Now, let's continue with the rest!
AZSTOKE Co., Ltd.
This company specializes in game audio and sells "RIGDOCKS," which uses AI technology to streamline sound technology.
At their booth, they also had a gashapon machine where you could win AZSTOKE goods like sauna hats, stickers, and even keychains!
AZSTOKE Co., Ltd. has released a report on "CEDEC+KYUSHU 2024," so be sure to check it out!
For more details, please check the AZSTOKE Co., Ltd. official website.
Akamai Technologies
This company primarily provides interfaces that connect software, programs, and web services.
In June 2024, they acquired the security company "Noname Security."
For more details, please check the Akamai Technologies official website.
Alibaba Cloud
This is a hot Chinese company that ranks third in the global market share of cloud service providers.
They supported the Paris Olympics with their AI-powered cloud technology.
For more details, please check the Alibaba Cloud official website.
Havok
They provide game middleware.
They also offer physics calculations and the texture of clothes and hair when creating 3D models, which are essential for game development.
For more details, please check the Havok official website.
Unreal Engine
This company sells the most widely used game engine in the world, characterized by the ability to create games without programming.
For more details, please check the Unreal Engine official website.
You can learn directly from famous company representatives!
You can attend lectures from companies you're interested in, held in the classrooms of Kyushu Sangyo University.
The slots show the company name, the speaker, and the difficulty level of the lecture from beginner to advanced, allowing attendees to tailor their experience.
It's great that you can customize it, whether you're thinking, "I'm interested but worried I won't keep up," or "I want to learn more technical stuff!"
Some people were actually taking notes, making it feel just like a university class!
It really made me realize how important it is to learn for your future, or for a new perspective.
You can try out games at the Indie Game Area!
At "CEDEC+KYUSHU 2024," there was an "Indie Game Area" where you could experience many indie games from various companies!
This booth was very lively, featuring works that could be enjoyed by beginners and advanced players alike, as well as games where you could experience beautiful visuals. I think it was a great booth that truly showed the development of indie games.
There was a wide variety of games, from VTuber games to nostalgic pixel art games.
Reika was captivated by the cuteness of the doll and challenged "Rope-kun Adventure"!
Reika was delighted by the gap between the character and the system, where you strangle enemies with a rope!
Reika said, "It's cute, but what it does is outrageous!!!"
Game clear!
The controls were more difficult than I expected, and I struggled, but the happy Rope-kun was just too cute.
"Rope-kun Adventure" is scheduled to be released in 2025.
Be sure to check it out!
In this booth, you could also experience unreleased games using ZOTAC's gaming PC "ZONE"!
This event is definitely a must-attend for indie game lovers.
ZOTAC ZONE さん楽しくゲームさせていただきしました！
グラフィック綺麗でヌルヌル弾幕ゲームだった🎮@auryn_goods pic.twitter.com/k9bSZRKWcV— れいか氏❤️🔥ぷりぎゅう (@SoprettyGyudon) November 23, 2024
Interesting Books for Sale!
A wide range of books, from game strategy guides and reference materials to business books, were available, mainly focusing on the game industry.
The business books were also categorized by field, which is helpful for people who don't know where to start reading.
Let's go to the next "CEDEC+KYUSHU"!
Events where you can meet and talk to company representatives are rare, and I got the impression that there were many students!
For those who are interested but anxious, the booths are filled with many creative ideas like pamphlets and gashapon machines to attract interest, so anyone can feel at ease attending.
At the indie game corner, you could try out even unreleased games, and in the lectures, companies explained what they do in an easy-to-understand way. There were so many experiences you could only get there!
How about using this as a starting point for job hunting or production inspiration?
To make sure you don't miss the latest information on the next "CEDEC+KYUSHU," follow their official X (@cedeckyushu) and check for updates!
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本日全セッション情報＆タイムテーブル
インディーゲーム展示情報を公開致しました！
＼▼セッション情報https://t.co/r4NFDf2vBc
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— CEDEC+KYUSHU 2025 (@cedeckyushu) October 25, 2024
