#Illustration

Forward Festival Berlin

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.

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PICTOPLASMA NYC

New York, United States

Now in its 12th NYC edition, Pictoplasma returns to the SVA Theatre for two days of artist talks, animation screenings, portfolio reviews and industry meetups.

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Us By Night

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.

Speakers

  • Louis Henry Mitchell
  • Boris Acket
  • Studio Dumbar
  • Sabine Marcelis
  • Gary Card
  • Harry Gruyaert
  • OpenAI
  • Adi Goodrich
  • Rebel9
  • Valtteri Laihanen
  • Studio Feixen
  • Luna Paiva
  • Dennis Tyfus
  • Charlotte Rohde
  • Palet / Gilles de Brock
  • Wang & Söderström
  • Yana Sheptovetskaya
  • Zach Lieberman
  • 100%
  • Isabel Seiffert
  • Maxime Manga
  • Zak Kyes
  • Raquel Quevedo
  • David Luepschen
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Antwerp Poster Festival

Antwerp, Belgium

The Antwerp Poster Festival is an international poster competition aimed at showcasing contemporary graphic design in all its styles and visions. The deadline is 20 August.

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Trojan Horse was a Unicorn

Troia, Portugal

Get ready for an unforgettable experience because Trojan Horse Was a Unicorn (THU) is back! This annual festival and creative industry gathering has a transformational impact on digital art and storytelling communities worldwide. The THU Main Event, held in Troia, Portugal, offers inspiration, skill development and collaboration opportunities with like-minded creators in animation, VFX, gaming, concept art, illustration and more.

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Forward Festival Vienna

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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Design Matters 26

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.

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