Blind Walls Film Fest

Breda, Netherlands

The Blind Walls Film Fest is an international, pioneering festival for fans and creators of graffiti, street art and murals. From Wednesday 4 to Sunday 8 February 2026, the festival will bring the world of street art to life with a programme full of films, documentaries, Q&As, masterclasses and exhibitions. Visitors can vote for their favourite films, join guided tours and attend talks by experts and artists.

The Design Talks #02

Warsaw, Poland

Design Talks #02 is an international conference focusing on motion graphics, branding and typography. It is a conference about letters for every designer. Expect a strong mix of inspiration, practical knowledge and creative joy. The event focuses on the role of typography in motion, branding and digital design today.

Motion North

Manchester, United Kingdom

Motion North is a welcoming community of motion designers, animators, filmmakers, VFX artists, illustrators, artists and designers, as well as enthusiasts. They meet in Manchester to discuss, collaborate and find inspiration. For their second annual festival, they will be taking over Freight Island in Manchester. Expect talks, workshops, discussions, play, exploration, food and drink, and much more besides.

MOUVO 11

Prague, Czech Republic

Experience groundbreaking visual creations, inspiring lectures, and thought-provoking discussions in entirely new dimensions. See you in 2026 at Prague’s awarded digital art conference MOUVO!

Voices in Type Assembly

Breda, Netherlands

Voices in Type Assembly is the international closing conference of the project Characters: Voices in Type. In this project, Graphic Matters, together with Vocal Type and Civilization, explores how typography can function as a cultural, social, and political force.

Speakers

  • Michael Ellsworth
  • Raya Leary
  • Tré Seals
  • Mark Baker-Sanchez
  • Saki Mafundikwa
  • Aneesh Bhoopathy

UBN FOCUS

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.

Leadership Ateliers Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

Join two days of workshops for design leaders driving digital transformation in traditional industries where influence, alignment, and patience are just as important as delivery.

SmashingConf Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

SmashingConf Amsterdam 2026 🇳🇱, April 13–16 — UX, front-end, design systems, accessibility, and dataviz, all with Amsterdam views, fun, and gezelligheid!

OFFF Barcelona

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.

UX Rotterdam

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.

Speakers

  • Ivo Van Hulten
  • David Oldenburg
  • Natalia Marmalejo
  • Julia Bastian
  • Jeroen Van Geel
  • Hector Ayuso
  • Serena Westra
  • Emma Craig
  • Alvin Chan
  • Wouter Dirks
  • Titta Jylkäs
  • Flaminia Del Conte
  • Peter Boersma
  • Eelco Van Collenburg
  • Jeroen Den Uijl
  • Saskia Mosterman
  • Henk Haaima
  • Alain Dujardin
  • Amrita Joerawan
  • Diantha Boll
  • Bart Jan Steerenberg
  • Maarten Reijgersberg

UX Rotterdam trailer

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.

All Flows 2026 trailer

Leadership Ateliers Berlin

Berlin, Germany

Join two days of workshops for stepping into leadership for the first time. Mix and match sessions where you’ll gain confidence, practical tools, and a network of peers navigating the same shift.

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

CXI Brand Conference

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.

Hatch Conference 2026

Berlin, Germany

The event where experienced UX & Design Professionals in Europe meet to learn, get inspired and connect.

Hatch Conference 2026 trailer

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.