Montreal, Canada
The MUTEK Forum transforms the MUTEK Montréal Festival from an impressive lineup into a live question: what does creative intelligence look like now? With the theme of 'Symbiotic Frequencies', the 2026 Forum will bring together artists, technologists, curators and researchers in Montreal to explore the complex and productive intersections between sound, AI, ecology, memory and cultural futures.
New York, United States
Now in its 12th edition in NYC, Pictoplasma is back with a two-day celebration of character creativity. Expect fresh inspiration, cutting-edge artist talks and presentations, and lovingly curated animation screenings with a focus on contemporary visual storytelling. There will also be plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded character enthusiasts, make new friends and professional contacts, and find future collaborators.