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MUTEK Montreal

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.

PICTOPLASMA NYC

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.

Softer Digital Futures

Copenhagen, Denmark

SOFTER is a network and community committed to challenging the perception that technology is 'hard'. Through community building, aesthetic practices and feminist strategies, they inspire and empower women and gender minorities to practise, discuss and shape the digital industry. Their vision is to eliminate the gender gap and create more diversity within the industry.

International Assembly Conference

Glasgow, Scotland

The International Assembly Conference is on Thursday, 12 November 2026. It is an unmissable all-day design and creative conference in Glasgow. Join us for a day of inspiration with some of the most exciting thinkers and creators in graphic design, branding, coding, animation, art and advertising. This live event will not be recorded. Be there, or risk serious FOMO!