Registration is now open for the CGWORLD 2025 Creative Conference, taking place on Sunday, November 23 at Bunkyo Gakuin University (Hongo Campus). With a brand-new key visual by manga artist Inio Asano, the one-day gathering connects creators with production-proven talks on Monster Hunter, Alice in Borderland S3, Exit 8, and UE5-powered virtual live production—plus labs and student-friendly programs.

Registration Is Live: Free, Pre-Booked Entry on November 23

Date & time: Nov 23 (Sun) 11:00–19:00; networking 19:00–21:00 (tentative)
Venue: Bunkyo Gakuin University, Hongo Campus (1-19-1 Mukogaoka, Bunkyo, Tokyo)
Admission: Free (pre-registration required; limited seats per session)
Official info: Born Digital / CGWORLD official

Inio Asano’s Key Visual and the “Creators Connect” Theme

Returning to a full in-person format for the first time in six years, the conference leans into its theme—“創る人が、繋がる場所。”—with Asano’s celebratory artwork that captures a festival-like day for CG artists.

Must-See Sessions: Monster Hunter, Alice S3 VFX, Exit 8, and UE5

  • Monster Hunter – 21 Years of Art Making: archival making-ofs, early hybrid live-action/CG workflows, and readable shader building blocks with in-production examples.
  • Alice in Borderland S3 VFX: THE SEVEN and Digital Frontier unpack creative pipelines and shot breakdowns behind the show’s biggest sequences.
  • Exit 8 VFX Breakdown: TREE Digital Studio reveals POV openings (≈10k frames), endless corridors, and the road from Cannes invite to global runs.
  • UE5 Virtual Live Production: look dev for talent models, live effects, and Houdini-driven VAT crowds/LOD for scalable audiences.

Hands-On Tracks: Tokyo Game Dungeon, Houdini Lab, and More

Tokyo Game Dungeon in CGWCC2025 lets you play curated indie games (many in 3DCG) and talk with developers. Houdini Lab showcases USD case studies from overseas guests invited by SideFX and leading Japanese studios. Students can visit the Career & Portfolio Room for job-hunting and review tips, and the CG Club Room highlights next-gen creators.

Practical Tips: Book Early, Plan Your Route, Mix Talks and Labs

Popular sessions may fill quickly—complete registration early, shortlist two or three must-see talks, and leave time for Houdini Lab and classroom exhibits between time slots.

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