Dear friends,
The International Assembly, featuring six speakers from six continents, will take place on 23 April at 17:00 UK time. Hear about different practices, approaches, cultures and personal insights from industry leaders and up-and-coming pioneers from around the globe. Speakers include Ntsal Cairo, Brodie Kaman, Irene Fresh, Haojun Pan and Tég.
The Dutch IMPAKT Festival looks this year to ancestral knowledge as a vital source of inspiration for alternative technological approaches. Five days of performances, exhibitions, films and conversations explore the power of traditional knowledge in an innovation-driven world. IMPAKT takes place from 8–12 April in Utrecht, with the exhibition running until 14 June.
November 12 is STHLM Xperience Conference 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.
Happy Neon Monday,
Thomas
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February Conference Calendar
16 - 18 Feb · Tokyo 🇯🇵
Tokyo Design Forum
The Tokyo Design Forum will launch in Tokyo in February 2026, providing a new meeting place for creative professionals, designers, and visual thinkers from around the world.
17 - 20 Feb · Online
a 2026
This is the essential how-to event for designers who need to create compelling slide decks, interactive experiences and impactful presentations. Discover techniques for doing just that.
24 - 25 Feb · Online
Axe-con 2026
Axe-Con is the online conference where the global digital accessibility community comes together. Join developers, designers, business users and accessibility professionals of all experience levels as they come together to promote digital accessibility programmes worldwide. At Axe-Con, you will learn about the latest tech trends, global compliance and much more, all with a focus on building, testing and delivering accessible digital experiences.
24 - 24 Feb · London 🇬🇧
ProductCon
At ProductCon, industry experts will break down what’s actually happening in product management. There will be three free in-person events, plus an AI-focused online edition in August. Because staying sharp shouldn’t cost you.
26 - 27 Feb · Online
AI Coding Summit
Taking place on 26–27 February, the online AI Coding Summit will present cutting-edge talks and hands-on workshops on AI-powered software development. Explore game-changing tools and stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of AI-driven development, all while networking with industry leaders.
26 - 27 Feb · Manchester 🇬🇧
Motion North
Motion North is a welcoming community of motion designers, animators, filmmakers, VFX artists, illustrators and other creative professionals, as well as enthusiasts. They meet in Manchester to discuss ideas, 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.
Top 5 Conferences This March
THU Digital Health
4 - 6 March, Online | €150 / €40 for students
What happens when creativity meets medicine? THU Digital Health explores how creative disciplines can drive innovation in health research and treatment. The three-day event features talks and discussions on how digital health therapies deliver personalised care through software-driven interventions to prevent and manage medical conditions.Graphika Manila 2026
7 - 8 March, Manila, Philippines | ₱3480 / ₱2980 for studentsNow in its 21st year, Graphika Manila is Asia's most highly anticipated creative conference! This two-day event will take place on 7–8 March 2026 at the SMX Convention Centre in the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay. It will feature 12 talks from international and Philipino creatives. Tickets include admission for both days, a conference kit containing a special Graphika art book, networking opportunities and an e-certificate of attendance. Speakers include Wade Jeffree & Leta Sobierajski, Creative Director Haruko Hayakawa, Freddie Öst from Snask, and Philippine-based illustrator Jill Arteche.
MOUVO
26 - 27 March, Prague, Czech Republic | CKZ 3900 / CKZ 1900 for students
Immerse yourself in a world of groundbreaking visual creations, inspiring lectures and thought-provoking discussions. A must-visit for creatives and anyone seeking inspiration and originality. Mouvo 2026 will take place in two unique venues: the Planetarium, which features the world’s largest LED dome projection, on Thursday 26 March; and CAMP, which has an impressive 24-metre projection wall, on Friday 27 March. Speakers include Private Island, Lucas Gutierrez, Will MacNeil and Andstudio.Voices in Type Assembly
31 March, Breda, Netherlands | €47.50 / €37.50 for students
Voices in Type Assembly is the international closing conference of the Characters project. Voices in Type. In this project, Graphic Matters explores how typography can function as a cultural, social and political force, together with Vocal Type and Civilisation. Speakers include: Michael Ellsworth, Tré Seals, and Saki Mafundikwa.UBN FOCUS
31 March, Ostend, Belgium | €45 / €22,5 for studentsThe first edition of UBN FOCUS took place during 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.
🎛️ Filter Upcoming Conferences & Festivals
Open calls
Copenhagen based Future Days (10-12 June) is looking for skilled facilitator who can guide discussions, listen deeply, and create meaningful conversations. Are you that? Apply here. Deadline 1 March 2026
Want to see your work light up the façade of Disseny Hub Barcelona during OFFF Festival? OFFF invites creators from around the world to submit motion artworks from 15 or 30 seconds for this unique public projection. Submit here Deadline: 2 March · 23:59 CET.
If you life in Tokyo, this open call could be for you? Design Matters is looking for talks or workshops in the design areas: product, UX/UI, game, content, brand, service, motion, front-end, visual, and future. No fee. Submit here. Deadline 31 March.
