#june

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.

The Poster: Festival of Posters, Post-Poster Forms and Experimental Graphic Design

Warsaw, Poland

What is a poster today? A vehicle for retro nostalgia? A print for home decoration? A tool for political protest? Or a hope for anti-AI design? The Poster is a new festival that connects the past, present and future of poster culture. While referencing the history of the Polish School of Posters, the programme also presents new design practices and digital tools that are changing how posters are created and understood in Poland, Europe, and around the world.

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.

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.

Pixel Pioneers Bristol

Bristol, United Kingdom

Pixel Pioneers, the South West's leading community conference for front-end developers and UX/UI designers, returns to Bristol for its 8th edition on 19 June. Once again, the focus is on highly practical talks that will help you build better websites or apps, and you'll be able to apply what you've learned straight away when you're back in work.

Pixel Pioneers Bristol trailer