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CEDEC 2025 Schedule Announcement

By CESA – Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association

1 September 20241 pages109 words

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The announcement establishes the official timetable for CEDEC 2025, Japan’s premier three‑day conference for computer‑entertainment developers organized by the Computer Entertainment Developers Association (CESA). By moving the event to July 22‑24, 2025—approximately one month earlier than the traditional late‑August slot—the schedule compresses several preparatory phases, prompting participants to adjust their planning accordingly. Key milestones are detailed: the public call for proposals opens on January 6, 2025, followed by the launch of sponsor and partnership programs in early‑to‑mid February. The final deadline for submissions is set for February 17 at 10 a.m. JST, with selection results communicated in late March. An early‑application deadline for sponsorships occurs on March 31, while ticket‑sale dates remain pending and will be announced later. The conference itself occupies three consecutive days, Tuesday through Thursday, in late July. The scope is national, targeting Japanese developers, studios, and related stakeholders within the computer‑entertainment sector, and it outlines a timeline that spans from early January through late July 2025. Although the schedule is provisional and subject to minor adjustments, contact information for the CEDEC operations office and the official website are provided for inquiries and future updates.

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