CyberConnect2 celebrates 25 years of Japan Expo! CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama to present three panel discussions, autograph sessions, a mini CyberConnect2 Exhibition corner, and original merch for sale!
This panel will celebrate CyberConnect2's 30th, and Japan Expo's 25th anniversaries with a special talk session and a quiz competition featuring questions about CyberConnect2. It will be co-hosted by company CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama, and Nabil Dieng. Prizes will be awarded to participants who get the most correct answers.
This panel will share the experiences of foreign staff working at CyberConnect2, as well as discuss the support that the company has in place for international team members and the appeal of working in Japan. This is a must-attend panel discussion for anybody interested in working in Japan.
.hack//Z.E.R.O. was announced on February 16, 2026, to commemorate CyberConnect2’s 30th anniversary as their latest self-published title. Bandai Namco Entertainment, which has published all the .hack series thus far, granted CyberConnect2 permission to independently plan, develop, and publish this title as a new endeavor by the company.
The .hack//Z.E.R.O. key visual displayed here is also used as the key visual for the CyberConnect2 Exhibition. A talk panel regarding the .hack//Z.E.R.O. project will be hosted at Anime Expo, while the CyberConnect2 booth at Japan Expo will feature a dedicated corner with a miniature version of the CyberConnect2 Exhibition.
We look forward to seeing you at the events!
▼Cyberconnect2 & Japan Expo Special Commemorative Badge!
Designed by CyberConnect2 artist Higashi exclusively for Japan Expo, and distributed to panel attendees and those who purchase merchandise.
▼ Mini CyberConnect2 Exhibition Corner
A selection of development materials will be displayed at the Cyberconnect2 booth.
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Autograph sheet
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Merch lineup
| Event Name | Japan Expo 2026 |
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| Location | Parc des Expositions de Villepinte, France |
| Date of Panel | Panel Discussion: CyberConnect2 30th & Japan Expo 25th Anniversary Panel & Quiz Competition Planned for Thursday, July 9th and Saturday, July 11th Panel Discussion: Foreign Employment and Work Environment in Japan Planned for Friday, July 10th Master Class: Secrets and Screenings - Behind the Development of a CyberConnect2 Title Planned for Sunday, July 12th We will give out a limited number of original goodies at the end of each session! |
| Date of Autograph Sessions | Once per day, from Thursday, July 9th to Sunday, July 12th |
| Speaker | CyberConnect2 CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama |
| Booth | Date: Thursday, July 9th to Sunday, July 12th from 10 AM to 6 PM Booth Name: CyberConnect2 Booth Location：C759, aisle C, hall 6 |
