{"id":1020,"date":"2026-06-04T15:52:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T06:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2026.cydef.net\/?page_id=1020"},"modified":"2026-06-12T17:03:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T08:03:38","slug":"logo_en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/2026.cydef.net\/en\/logo_en\/","title":{"rendered":"CYDEF2026\u3000Symbol Mark Design Submission Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"max-width: 100%; margin: 2em auto; padding: 0 1.5em; line-height: 1.8em; font-size: 1em;\">\n<h2>CYDEF2026 Symbol Mark Design Competition \u2013 Guidelines<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Purpose<\/h3>\n<p>The Organization for Cyber Defense Innovation hosts the international cyber defense conference &#8220;CYDEF&#8221; annually in Tokyo.<\/p>\n<p>CYDEF is an international platform that brings together experts from government, industry, academia, military and security communities, and international organizations to discuss cyber defense, resilience, innovation, and international cooperation, and to foster concrete collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>A symbol mark is created for each conference based on its theme. This year, we have decided to open the design to public submissions.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s theme is &#8220;<strong>National Resilience in the Age of AI<\/strong>.&#8221; We welcome creative works that express this theme freely and imaginatively.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Eligibility<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to professionals and amateurs of any age and nationality.<\/li>\n<li>Submissions may be made individually or as a group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Submission Requirements<\/h3>\n<p><strong>(1) Unpublished Works Only<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:3em;\">Submissions must be original, unpublished works created by the applicant.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:3em;\">Works must not infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, or any other rights of third parties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(2) File Format<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:3em;\">Required: Please attach files in AI (Adobe Illustrator) or SVG format, along with one of the following:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:3em;\">PNG (transparent background) or JPEG<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:3em;\">Recommended specifications:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:4em;\">Resolution: 300 dpi or higher<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:4em;\">Image size: Longest side 3,000 pixels or more<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:4em;\">Color mode: RGB<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:4em;\">If you wish, you may also include a written description of the concept and background behind your design.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Number of Submissions<\/h3>\n<p>There is no limit to the number of submissions. However, please submit each work separately.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Judging<\/h3>\n<p>The CYDEF2026 Organizing Committee will conduct a comprehensive review based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:2em;\">Alignment with the conference theme<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:2em;\">Originality<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:2em;\">Visibility and versatility<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:2em;\">Impact and communicability both domestically and internationally<\/p>\n<h3>6. Use of Selected Work<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The selected work will be adopted as the official symbol mark of CYDEF and used in conference materials, the website, publications, promotional materials, novelty items, videos, and more.<\/li>\n<li>The organizer reserves the right to make modifications or adjustments to the selected work as necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>7. Copyright<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>All copyrights, usage rights, and any other rights related to the selected work shall be transferred to the organizer free of charge.<\/li>\n<li>The applicant agrees not to exercise their moral rights as the author.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>8. Prize<\/h3>\n<p>As a token of our appreciation, donors who send their name, mailing address, and donation amount to the email address below will receive a special commemorative gift.<br \/>\nPlease send the required information to:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Yokoso.cydef@cydef.org\">Yokoso.cydef@cydef.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>9. Submission Deadline<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday, July 31, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>10. How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Please send your submission by email with the subject line &#8220;Symbol Mark Submission (Your Name \/ Group Name)&#8221; and include the following information:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:2em;\">Full name<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:2em;\">Affiliation (optional)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:2em;\">Nationality<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:2em;\">Contact email address<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:2em;\">Design concept (approx. 300 characters)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:2em;\">Submission file(s)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; padding-left:2em;\">Send to: <a href=\"mailto:Yokoso.cydef@cydef.org\">Yokoso.cydef@cydef.org<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CYDEF2026 Symbol Mark Design Competition \u2013 Guidelines 1. Purpose The Organization for Cyber Defense Innovation hosts the international cyber defense conference &#8220;CYDEF&#8221; annually in Tokyo. 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