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Hatch Conference 2026

Berlin, Germany

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

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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.

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.