#Motion Design

22nd Pictoplasma Conference

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?

DIGITAL DESIGN DAYS MILANO

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.

All Flows 2026

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.

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Now26

Paris, France

Don’t wait to register to Now26 conference (in English) that brings together graphic design and typography enthusiasts. We seek to explain how typography has a visible impact on the world around us. Come to Paris for the 30 May 2026 to listen a mix of inspiring speakers evoking topics as broad as graphic design, web design, motion design, publishing, visual identity, communication and type design. ‍

Speakers

  • Tobias Frere-Jones
  • Martine
  • Léon Hugues
  • Marie Carrasco
  • Ulrike Rausch
  • Georg Seifert
  • Özge Güven
  • Flavia Zimbardi
  • Hélène Marian
  • Filipe Carvalho
  • Astrid Stavro
  • Rainer Erich Scheichelbauer
  • David Quay
  • Megan O’Connell

Forward Festival Frankfurt

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.

Sonar+D

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.

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.

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

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.

STHLM Xperience Conference

Stockholm, Sweden

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.

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.