We would like to announce the overall schedule for IAPLC 2026 and several important changes about the results announcement from this year.
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Overall Schedule
The entry period for IAPLC2026 will remain unchanged from previous years and will run from April 1 (Wednesday) to May 31 (Sunday), 2026. We look forward to receiving your work.
However, there will be major changes to the timing and format of the results announcement, as well as to the scheduling of related events. Here are the main points of change.
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①: Results Announcement Format and Dates
The results will be released in two separate stages at IAPLC 2026.
- Release the name who are ranked within Top 300
Date: August 29, Saturday
The names of entrants ranked within the Top 300 will be announced.
*Ranking (1st ~) will not be released at this stage.
- World Ranking Announcement (YouTube Premiere)
Date: October 10, Saturday
The final world ranking will be revealed via a YouTube Premiere broadcast. During the Premiere, works and ranking of the Top 100 will be presented.
*Following the Premiere, the complete ranking (1st~Last) will be released.
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②: Event Details
In 2026, a public viewing event will be held on October 10, Saturday at ADA Headquarters in Niigata as part of the ADA Festival. Attendees will be able to watch the YouTube Premiere of the “IAPLC2026 Top 100 Rankings” together at the venue.
Exclusive on-site contents are also planned and participants can experience the announcement moment in a more dynamic and immersive setting. This event will provide a rare opportunity to share the excitement of the IAPLC results announcement simultaneously with participants around the world. Further information regarding the ADA Festival will be provided through separate announcements and future updates.
*Please note that an Award Ceremony will not be held in 2026.
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Future Announcements
The latest updates regarding IAPLC 2026 will continue to be released through official news channels. Please stay tuned for further information.