#Illustration

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Forward Festival Vienna trailer

LADFEST

Lima, Peru

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Latin American Design Festival at LADFEST on 6 and 7 November 2026. For ten years, LADFEST have been bringing together Latin America’s largest creative community. To mark this milestone, LADFEST is hosting a special event that will bring together international leaders, studios, agencies, brands, students and professionals from across Latin America.

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.