Austin, USA
SXSW 2026 is a massive, week-long event in Austin that brings together conferences, festivals and expos across music, film and TV, technology and culture. It is designed to be a place where you can discover new work, meet collaborators and explore 'what's next'.
Oostende, Belgium
The first edition of UBN FOCUS will take place during the opening weekend of The Crystal Ship, Ostend's renowned contemporary street art festival on the Belgian coast. UBN FOCUS brought together four of UBN's favourite discoveries: These were Lydia Roberts, Bráulio Amado, Isabel and Helen, and SO-ME. The talks that defined previous editions of Us By Night are now presented in the peace and clarity of De Grote Post's classic theatre room in Ostend.
Columbus, USA
Creative South 2026 is a design and creativity conference in the southern United States that focuses on personal development, practical business skills and hands-on craft workshops for illustrators, designers and creative entrepreneurs.
Speakers Amsterdam, Netherlands
SmashingConf Amsterdam 2026 🇳🇱, April 13–16 — UX, front-end, design systems, accessibility, and dataviz, all with Amsterdam views, fun, and gezelligheid!
Barcelona, Spain
OFFF Barcelona is a leading international festival dedicated to creativity, art and digital design. Founded in 2001, it has grown to become the largest gathering of contemporary creative talent, attracting designers, artists, technologists and visionaries from around the world to share their creative processes and explore the future of the global creative industry.
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Get inspired and connect with the best in the business at UXRotterdam 2026, the premier event for user experience, product, and innovation professionals. Join over 650 UX professionals from across Europe to explore the latest trends and expand your network. This is your chance to hear from global leaders at companies like Porsche, Miro, and Ikea and bring new ideas back to your team.
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The event where creativity and technology meet.
Toronto, Canada
Join FITC Toronto for something special as they celebrate their 25th anniversary.
Seattle, USA
In a crowded conference landscape, Creative Works WEST ’26 is taking a clear stance: less trend-chasing, more meaningful work. Taking place from 30 April to 2 May at Seattle’s Cornish Playhouse, this three-day event will bring together designers, illustrators, letterers, storytellers and creative leaders who are tired of creating content for algorithms and are ready to create for people instead.
Berlin, Germany
In its 22nd edition, the world’s leading conference on contemporary character-driven creativity sets its focus on storytelling: How can characters act as narrative devices that shape emotion, identity, and meaning – beyond affect, empathy, or cuteness?
Milano, Italy
10th EDITION ANNIVERSARY: 3 DAYS, 3 STAGES, 100+ SPEAKERS - A live experience that brings together thousands of professionals from around the world, the brightest minds in the industry, and the most innovative brands, featuring insightful keynotes and high-quality content, and offering unparalleled networking opportunities for all stakeholders. Let’s celebrate this once-in-a-decade edition together: it’s a major milestone and the perfect moment to bring together the worldwide digital design community — creatives, agencies, brands, startups, investors, and emerging talents — for a truly immersive and transformative experience.
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
All Flows is an annual event in Milton Keynes (UK) that brings together global talent to spark ideas, foster conversations, and inspire fresh perspectives. Since its inception in 2023, All Flows has welcomed an international lineup of visionary speakers, industry leaders, and creative pioneers, attracting attendees from across the UK, Europe, and the Rest of the World. It’s quickly become one of the UK’s leading festivals for the creative community.
All Flows 2026 trailer Bielefeld, Germany
The 16th edition of CXI Brand talks! CXI is a one-day corporate and brand identity event organized by Bielefeld School of Design. During the sessions questions like "What defines the effectiveness of a corporate identity project?", "What exactly is needed, from both client and agency?", and "how can such a complex process be implemented in a way that works?" will be addressed, next to showcasing re-designs for big brands.
Antwerp, Belgium
Us by Night is not just a festival; it's a three-night theme park for creatives, built from scratch in a warehouse the size of a football pitch. With three stages, a club and a bustling night market, the event brings together over 60 world-class speakers, live artists and musicians to create an atmosphere brimming with inspiration.
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The STHLM Xperience Conference is a hybrid event for professionals in the fields of UX design, product development and technology. It brings together designers, developers, product managers and innovators from around the world to discuss the future of design and its impact on our lives and work. With a blend of keynote speeches, interactive workshops and networking sessions, SXC 2026 provides a valuable learning and collaboration platform tailored to the needs of physical and digital attendees alike.
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!
Tokyo, Japan
Design Matters 26 is shaping up to be a community-driven conference focusing on digital products and UX/UI design. It actively invites designers and companies to contribute to the programme and discussion topics.