ACM SIGGRAPH

From Vancouver to the world 🌍✨ At SIGGRAPH 2025, more than 10,000 attendees from across the globe came together to imagine and build the future of computer graphics and interactive techniques. More than 2,400 contributors submitted their work, with 2,300 jurors reviewing over 2,700 submissions — resulting in more than 700 sessions, papers, and installations that left us inspired. 🎥 Experience it all again in the SIGGRAPH 2025 Highlight Reel: youtu.be/bvFXw-hrmy4

🤖 Meet the Revenger: record-breaking Rubik’s Cube robot. This DIY robot, built by two brothers in the U.K., just set the Guinness World Record for solving a 4×4 Rubik’s Cube in 45.3 seconds. Learn more: (cc: @PopSci) popsci.com/technology/rub…

Drum roll, please… 🥁 Registration is open for SIGGRAPH 2026! 🎉 Connect across industries, spark fresh conversations, and experience the power of intersections in computer graphics and interactive techniques, 19–23 July in Los Angeles. Choose from multiple in-person registration options — including Full Conference, Experience, and Discover — and secure your spot early. Rates increase after 8 May. 🎟️ s2026.siggraph.org/register/

🔥 Meet Hyundai’s autonomous firefighting robot: engineered to drive into 1,000°F flames, cool itself with a high-pressure water spray, see through smoke with thermal imaging, and lights the path for responders. Learn more: (cc: @PopSci) popsci.com/technology/fir…

🔥 SIGGRAPH 2026 deadlines are coming in hot! 💡 Frontiers – Got a breakthrough idea? Show it off. Deadline: 7 April ⚡ Real-Time Live! – Your code, your demo, live on the big stage. Deadline: 7 April 📌 Posters – Make your research pop… literally. Deadline: 21 April 📱 Appy Hour – Show off your coolest apps. Deadline: 21 April 🏆 Student Research Competition – Bring your A-game and shine. Deadline: 21 April s2026.siggraph.org

AI is disrupting digital art, but UNC Asheville artists say stop‑motion holds a “unique human touch” that AI can’t replicate. 🖐️ “AI cannot do stop motion… it’s not a real person,” says stop‑motion ambassador Kitty Tipton. Read more about how UNCA keeps the art of stop motion alive: (cc: @thebluebanner) thebluebanner.net/20106/news/as-…

🚨 Today’s the day! Submissions for the SIGGRAPH 2026 Computer Animation Festival are due by 17 March at 22:00 UTC/GMT. Your work could be featured in a globally acclaimed festival celebrating creativity, technical skill, and the cutting edge of digital storytelling. Submit before it's too late: s2026.siggraph.org/program/comput… 📷 photo by Yuki Wong © 2025 ACM SIGGRAPH

📅 NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang took the stage at GTC 2026, unveiling the latest AI breakthroughs. From accelerated computing to robotics and digital twins, discover how AI is transforming into essential infrastructure across industries. See some of the presentation highlights here 👇 tomsguide.com/computing/live…

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🎮 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs just shared the surprising secret behind the game’s creation. Sandfall Interactive built the acclaimed RPG almost entirely in Unreal Engine Blueprints, powering everything from combat systems to skills, buffs, and more. Fascinating breakdown from the team! (cc: @polygon) polygon.com/clair-obscur-e…

Bring SIGGRAPH creativity to your messages! 🎨 Explore our official Giphy channel, ACMSIGGRAPH, for animated stickers and GIFs that showcase the innovation and energy of SIGGRAPH. giphy.com/ACMSIGGRAPH

Check out the VFX behind 'In Your Dreams' on Netflix! 🌟 Sony Pictures Imageworks brought the film's surreal Breakfast Town to life, crafting intricate sand, water, and destruction simulations, along with the wildly chaotic cereal and donut sequences that made the world feel deliciously unpredictable. (cc: @ANIMATIONWorld) awn.com/news/exclusive…

Registration for #SIGGRAPH2026 is opening soon! Choose from Full Conference Supporter, Full Conference, Experience, or Discover passes. Explore add-ons and start preparing to secure your spot in Los Angeles, 19–23 July. s2026.siggraph.org/register/

Check out the nominees for the 2026 Quirino Awards! 🌟 Celebrating the best in Ibero-American animation, this year’s picks include shorts 'Dog Alone' and 'Because Today Is Saturday.' Which projects are you excited to see win? (cc:@cartoonbrew) cartoonbrew.com/awards/quirino…

🎓 Students, it’s your time to shine! The ACM Student Research Competition at #SIGGRAPH2026 gives you a platform to present original research, connect with experts, and contribute to the future of computer graphics and interactive technology. Submit by 21 April: s2026.siggraph.org/event/student-… 📷 photo by Yuki Wong © 2025 ACM SIGGRAPH

Dive into Joseph Kosinski’s 'F1 The Movie' and Framestore’s seamless VFX work. 🎬 Hugo and Ian break down car re-skinning, built environments, broadcast footage, and more, revealing the techniques that make the film’s visuals striking. (cc: @beforesmag) beforesandafters.com/2026/03/10/the…

For 100 episodes, SIGGRAPH Spotlight has explored the stories, breakthroughs, and creative minds shaping computer graphics, including the latest trends in animation. Celebrate the milestone with us as the team from Walt Disney Animation Studios shares how 'Zootopia 2' was made. blog.siggraph.org/2026/02/the-ma…

Bad Bunny wanted a stop-motion frog and Puerto Rico’s only stop-motion studio delivered. 🐸 Animator Quique Rivera built Acho Studio’s full stop-motion pipeline, using handcrafted puppets and miniature sets to bring the frog to life. (cc: @cartoonbrew) cartoonbrew.com/stop-motion/ac…

What happens when you rethink the rules of a classic illusion? In a SIGGRAPH 2025 Poster, James McCann explored a new take on the infinity mirror by combining custom LED arrays, parallax barrier techniques, and layered 3D-printed materials. Read more: blog.siggraph.org/2026/03/beyond…

🎬 An AI judge. Holographic evidence. A courtroom rendered in real time. The VFX in 'Mercy' elevate futuristic storytelling with an LED-volume courtroom powered by Unreal Engine and vast evidence data clouds generated in Houdini. (cc:@fxguidenews) fxguide.com/fxfeatured/jud…

👀 Stay tuned to the ACM SIGGRAPH Blog as we countdown to SIGGRAPH 2026 in Los Angeles! Discover exclusive previews and insights into the projects, research, and creative innovations shaping this year’s conference. blog.siggraph.org