Neon Moiré Newsletter #295

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Design inspiration awaits you in Belgium!

Ever dreamed of indulging in Belgian waffles while getting a head start on the future of design? Well, get ready to pack your bags! Belgium, the land of delicious chocolate, whimsical Tintin comics and frothy beers, has quietly become a haven for creative minds.

Over the past decade, Belgium has emerged as a hotspot for innovation in all artistic disciplines. From sprawling multi-day festivals exploring the exciting convergence of art, science and technology, to focused one-day design conferences, Belgium has a vibrant calendar of events guaranteed to spark inspiration. Whether you're an experienced designer, a budding developer or simply someone with a passion for creativity, Belgium has something special in store for you. In this post, we'll be your guide to some of the most exciting design events taking place in Belgium this year, helping you to find the perfect conference to fuel your creative fire.

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On May 16, 2024, KIKK is organizing the Women in Digital Summit, the first Walloon summit for women in digital creativity. Digital creativity is an effervescent sector in Wallonia, destined to become a real lever of economic development for the region. But women are often under-represented in these professions. That's why the WID summit by KIKK aims to raise awareness and inspire women in the world of technology and the cultural and creative industries, while bringing together a dynamic network of entrepreneurs and students.
May 16, 2024 — Namur, Belgium 🇧🇪

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A creative conference on June 21, 2024 in Kortrijk, Belgium where you'll get your mind blown by graphic designers, creative coders and motion graphics artists.
June 21, 2024 — Kortrijk, Belgium 🇧🇪 

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Love Tomorrow is a gathering created in the spirit of Tomorrowland, exploring the intersection of consciousness, innovation and entertainment to shape a future we can all fall in love with.
Experience inspirational talks and live music from top DJs and artists, alongside a unique job fair with forward-thinking companies. End the day with magical evening shows set on the iconic grounds of Tomorrowland.
July 25 — Boom, Belgium 🇧🇪 

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Us by Night is a unique nocturnal experience. Our combination of an inspiring lineup and an endless night market guarantee you 3 nights you can’t miss. Come for the talks, stay for the experience. Explore the arcade, a wide range of local and delicious food, get tattooed or play some fluorescent ping-pong.
September 26-28 2024 — Antwerp, Belgium 🇧🇪 

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Meet SmashingConf Antwerp — a conference on design & UX for designers and UI engineers who love the web. On design systems, usability, interface design and accessibility. A shiny gem in the heart of historic Antwerp! Smashing Magazines conference in Antwerp has 2 days of talks (single track), and 2 workshop days, with plenty of friendly side events before and after the event. All of them have one thing in common: wonderful speakers and practical takeaways! Get discount your ticket
October 9–12, 2023, Antwerp, Belgium 🇧🇪 

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KIKK Festival is a multi-track festival at the intersection of art, science and technology to explore the economic and artistic implications of new technologies.
October 24-27, 2024 — Namur, Belgium 🇧🇪 

Besides these four major design conferences, there are numerous smaller events. Local organizations like Creative Network, Creative Belgium, and Flanders DC organize multiple events yearly in several cities across Belgium. Chapters of Creative Mornings in Brussels, Ghent, and Liege, organize events frequently as well.

If we missed the one our you are organizing or attending, please me know.

Design events this week

A MAZE. 2024
Wednesday, 8 to Saturday, 11 May 2024
Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪

A MAZE., established in 2008, is an international organization that curates and showcases independent and experimental video games, virtual reality experiences, and other digital art forms. They host an annual festival in Berlin that highlights thought-provoking and unconventional games, and their work fosters a growing appreciation for artistic expression within the video game and virtual reality landscapes.

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