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Path to Global Design Leadership is an online talk hosted by PixelPerfect with Max Dunne, Global Head of Design at Pion (home of Student Beans), on what it actually takes to grow as a product designer inside a company. He’ll cover cross-functional influence, and the metrics that help designers prove their value.
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A virtual AI skills week for designers and product makers. Anti-hype, honest, focused on what actually works in practice.
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
For the first time, Forward is coming to Frankfurt am Main on 11–12 June 2026, setting the stage for two days packed with fresh ideas and creative energy. At Massif E, leading creatives from around the world will share unfiltered insights on how to turn ideas into action and foster creativity. As part of World Design Capital 2026, Forward Frankfurt will showcase the city's vibrant creative spirit, with talks and encounters designed to stimulate bold thinking and open new perspectives.
Barcelona, Spain
Sónar's innovation and digital culture lab shifts the focus from passive consumption to active participation, putting people at the heart of an increasingly automated world. The programme is shaped by three core themes: AI & Music, which explores creativity in a post-AI world; Beyond the Screen, which restores physicality and presence to digital creation; and Digital Gardens and Dark Forests, which reimagines the internet beyond commercial control.
Bristol, United Kingdom
Pixel Pioneers, the South West's leading community conference for front-end developers and UX/UI designers, returns to Bristol for its 8th edition on 19 June. Once again, the focus is on highly practical talks that will help you build better websites or apps, and you'll be able to apply what you've learned straight away when you're back in work.
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OffGrid Sessions is a two‑day “ideas festival” designed for people who’s job it is to look outside of their organisation. It involves 250 curious minds to spend two days discovering new ideas and thinking differently. Taking over Osea Island from 1–3 July 2026, the event looks at the some of the biggest global trends through a social, political, economic and cultural lens. The event gathers around a dozen speakers from across journalism, science, art, and entrepreneurship—each chosen to broaden how participants see the world and their work.
Porto, Portugal
A two-week international editorial design course in Porto, Portugal
Berlin, Germany
At Forward Berlin, creative minds come together to exchange ideas, gain fresh perspectives and push the boundaries of their work. Over the course of two days and across three stages, over 50 thought leaders from a variety of creative fields will discuss bold ideas, emerging trends and the future of creativity. Offering more than just inspiration, the festival provides practical knowledge, interactive sessions and networking opportunities, all of which are designed to empower creatives to realise their full potential.
Vienna, Austria
Unleash your creativity at Forward Festival Vienna on 1st and 2nd October 2026. Join the Festival for 2 days with 20+ top creatives from around the world that will inspire you with talks, hands-on workshops, and interactive formats. Explore the exhibition area and join exclusive side events, while connecting with creatives. Be part of an amazing experience and get inspired by unexpected, pure, and uncompromising creativity.
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SOFTER is a network and community committed to challenging the perception that technology is 'hard'. Through community building, aesthetic practices and feminist strategies, they inspire and empower women and gender minorities to practise, discuss and shape the digital industry. Their vision is to eliminate the gender gap and create more diversity within the industry.
Glasgow, Scotland
The International Assembly Conference is on Thursday, 12 November 2026. It is an unmissable all-day design and creative conference in Glasgow. Join us for a day of inspiration with some of the most exciting thinkers and creators in graphic design, branding, coding, animation, art and advertising. This live event will not be recorded. Be there, or risk serious FOMO!