3D And CG Event Calendar 2026
Your definitive guide to the year’s premier 3D, VFX, and Motion Design conferences.
January 06th - 09th
CES 2026
As the world’s most powerful technology gathering, CES 2026 proved that the future isn't just digital-it's physical. Returning to a fully renovated Las Vegas Convention Center, this year’s event centered on the theme of Physical AI, moving beyond chatbots to showcase systems that act, orchestrate, and execute in the real world.
March 09th - 13th
GDC Festival of Gaming
Rooted in decades of legacy, GDC has set the global standard for technical excellence, creative innovation, and the connections that drive the industry forward. The Festival of Gaming expands that legacy. Across five days, every discipline, every role, and every stage of the game-making lifecycle is on one program – from design and code to publishing, marketing, and investment.
March 26th - 29th
PAX East
PAX East is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. No matter your preferred genre or platform, if you love games, welcome home.
Mar 26, 2026
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Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center|
Boston, MA|
$75 - $250|
Official Event PageApril 08th - 18th
Laval Virtual
For three days, professionals, startups, researchers, artists, and students will gather to exchange ideas, showcase, and shape the future of XR. The event combines an innovative exhibition, expert talks, technical conferences, competitions, and dynamic networking evenings like the LV Party and the LV Awards.
April 13th - 14th
BCON USA 2026
We are so excited to announce that the BCON is returning to North America in 2026! Autotroph will be hosting BCON Austin at Inn Cahoots on the iconic 6th Street in downtown Austin, Texas.
April 18th - 18th
AVFX Visual Effects Festival 2026
The AVFX Visual Effects Festival 2026 returns to Rome for its fifth edition, serving as Italy’s premier hub for the CGI and visual effects community. This year's festival focuses heavily on the Transformative Intersection of human creativity and Artificial Intelligence.
May 05th - 08th
FMX 2026
FMX is Europe’s most important conference for the latest in Animation, Visual Effects and Digital Media. Every year in spring, FMX gathers international film and media professionals in the heart of Stuttgart, including many Oscar and Emmy award winners. FMX is dedicated to current developments in film and media creation with presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and an exhibition area.
June 15th - 18th
AWE USA 2026
AWE USA 2026 introduces the powerful theme "I, Spatial: Humans Empowered by Spatial AI," a call to action that places human agency at the center of the rapidly converging worlds of Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence. Spanning four days, this is the definitive gathering for those building, deploying, and scaling the next generation of spatial computing.
June 16th - 18th
Unreal Fest Chicago
Join fellow devs in the Windy City as we celebrate the Epic community, showcase innovative projects, dive into new features and technology-and share what’s next for Unreal Engine and the Epic ecosystem.
June 23rd - 25th
Immersive Tech Week
Join ITW 2026 - where innovation meets imagination. A world-class festival where creativity, technology and society converge to shape the future and spark new realities.
July 19th - 23rd
SIGGRAPH 2026
SIGGRAPH 2026 is the 53rd annual conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, widely considered the most influential event in the industry. For 2026, the conference returns to its frequent home of Los Angeles, highlighting the deep connection between cutting-edge tech and the Hollywood creative scene.
August 13th - 15th
Graphics Pro Expo
Discover new products, learn new processes and techniques, explore new equipment, and grow your business. Graphics Pro Expo delivers unmatched education, high-value networking, and face-to-face access to trusted suppliers.
September 23rd - 25th
Blender Conference 2026
BCON26, the largest gathering of Blender artists, developers and contributors will take place on September 23-25, 2025 at the Felix Meritis in the heart of Amsterdam.
September 28th - October 03rd
THU (Trojan Horse was a Unicorn)
In a world where there's no time for anything, the THU Main Event creates six days where the digital entertainment industry stops. For six days, we press pause on the endless scroll and back-to-back calls to make space for what actually moves us forward: real connection.
October 11th - 16th
VIEW Conference
VIEW Conference brings together legends/masters, the best in our industry to celebrate the latest achievements in Animation, VFX, Games and AI, but also to share their visions of the future. The conference’s vibrant and inclusive atmosphere is designed to enlighten and inspire, with an extensive live program of talks, presentations, workshops and masterclasses embracing cutting-edge thinking and innovation on such topics as Storytelling, Virtual Production, Computer Graphics, Interactive & Immersive Media, VR/AR/Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence, Real-Time Rendering and much, much more.
October 13th - 15th
Augmented Enterprise Summit
Where Enterprises Innovate with AI, XR, Digital Twins - 3 days of real-world case studies, hands-on workshops, and expert-led sessions built for the teams deploying emerging technologies at scale.
October 23rd - 25th
LightBox Expo
LightBox Expo is the ultimate celebration of the artists behind your favorite films, games, animation, and illustrations. Founded by character designer Bobby Chiu and Emerald City Comic Con founder Jim Demonakos, LBX is "for artists, by artists." It serves as a vital bridge between the giants of the entertainment industry and the global community of creators who bring those worlds to life.
November 10th - 12th
Adobe Max 2026
Ignite your imagination at the world’s premier creative event. Adobe MAX 2026 lands in the vibrant heart of Miami Beach for three days of high-octane inspiration, hands-on learning, and a first look at the future of design.
December 01st - 04th
SIGGRAPH Asia 2026
SIGGRAPH Asia 2026 will mark a new milestone as it takes place in Kuala Lumpur for the first time, expanding the conference’s footprint and welcoming fresh perspectives. This edition promises to enrich our community by fostering new connections and enhancing the experience for all attendees.
December 07th - 09th
UnitedXR Europe
Augmented World Expo (AWE) and Stereopsia unite to launch the most powerful XR event in Europe: UnitedXR Europe. From 7 to 9 December 2026, Brussels will host the #1 hub for XR innovation, industry leadership, and next-gen immersive experiences, to accelerate the European immersive ecosystem towards mainstream adoption.
January 06th - 09th
CES 2027
The most powerful tech event in the world, CES 2027 returns to Las Vegas to showcase the breakthrough technologies and global innovators that are redefining how we live and work. This year’s event centers on the "Age of Autonomous Intelligence," highlighting the seamless integration of Spatial AI, robotics, and sustainable energy across every sector of the global economy.
























