ACM SIGGRAPH

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/

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Early registration for SIGGRAPH 2026 is ending soon. Most registration categories will increase in price after Friday, May 8, making this the best time to register and save. Join the global computer graphics and interactive techniques community 19–23 July 2026 in Los Angeles for five days of groundbreaking research, creative inspiration, technical innovation, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. s2026.siggraph.org/register/

Join the SIGGRAPH Pioneers on May 13th at 1PM EST for their next panel on Computer-Aided Design (CAD)🖥️ 💾 the panel will be hosted by a seasoned group of computer graphics influencers from the fields of education, research, engineering, and entertainment to give you a deep and diverse understanding of the topic! For more information visit siggraph.org/news/acm-siggr…

See how SIGGRAPH 2026 brings together imagination, innovation, and the future of digital experiences. Hear from the program chairs as they share what’s ahead for this year’s conference and the ideas shaping what comes next. Watch the video: youtube.com/watch?v=bYvqmL…

Plan your SIGGRAPH 2026 stay in Los Angeles early to access discounted hotel rates through the official booking site. Reservations must be made by 22 June to secure preferred pricing and availability before rooms fill. s2026.siggraph.org/hotels/

🔥 Behind the explosive VFX of 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' Visual effects supervisor Guillaume Ménard breaks down how bluescreen cockpit shoots, practical explosions, and fully realized CG environments were combined to build the film’s fiery scenes. (cc: @beforesmag) beforesandafters.com/2026/04/29/how…

Keynote Presentations at SIGGRAPH 2026 spotlight the ideas and work shaping the future of computer graphics and interactive techniques. This year’s program brings together leading voices across research, industry, and creative practice to share what is driving new directions in the field. Learn more and experience the keynotes live in Los Angeles, 19–23 July. s2026.siggraph.org/program/keynot… photo by Vib Soundrarajah © 2025 ACM SIGGRAPH

A new feature highlights a “Humans over Hype” approach to AI in filmmaking, emphasizing that artificial intelligence works best when guided by human creativity and traditional craft. The perspective focuses on using AI as a tool to extend storytelling and production, rather than replace the human role in the creative process. (cc: @hollywoodreporter) hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-f…

ACM SIGGRAPH Digital Arts Community (DAC) invites you to co-create with us. DAC brings together artists, researchers, and technologists through programs like SPARKS, student initiatives, and exhibitions that explore the future of digital art. As we head toward SIGGRAPH 2026 in Los Angeles, we’re building spaces for collaboration, experimentation, and shared ideas across disciplines. blog.siggraph.org/2026/04/an-inv…

Are you registered for SIGGRAPH 2026? Spread the word and help bring your community to Los Angeles this 19-23 July. Share what excites you, tag your network, and use #SIGGRAPH2026 to amplify the reach. s2026.siggraph.org/participant-re… 📸 photo by Matthias von Loebell © 2025 ACM SIGGRAPH

Lanny Smoot embodies the creative curiosity and technical ambition behind SIGGRAPH 2026. With more than four decades of innovation spanning fiber optics, immersive media, and emerging technologies, his work bridges engineering, imagination, and storytelling. Hear his story live at SIGGRAPH 2026. blog.siggraph.org/2026/04/invent…

Join L. Stephen Wolfe and the SIGGRAPH Pioneers on May 13th at 1PM EST for their next panel on Computer-Aided Design (CAD)🖥️ 💾 the panel will be hosted by a seasoned group of computer graphics influencers from the fields of education, research, engineering, and entertainment to give you a deep and diverse understanding of the topic! For more information visit siggraph.org/news/acm-siggr…

SIGGRAPH is where innovation gets hands on. In 2025, attendees called out trying new devices and emerging tech as a key highlight. SIGGRAPH 2026 brings that hands on excitement to the Experience Hall and the Exhibition. In the Experience Hall peruse installations and try-out new tech and experiences in the Immersive Pavilion, Emerging Technologies, Hands-On Courses, the Art Gallery, and Spatial Storytelling. Demos and interactions abound and also continue in the Exhibition where the emerging technology marketplace is on display. Seeing new tech unfold in front of you are the moments you can only get in person. See what's in motion → s2026.siggraph.org

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What if AI didn’t just generate answers but actually understood the world it operates in? A new piece from MIT Technology Review breaks down “world models” — a growing focus in AI research aimed at making systems more reliable in real-world environments. (cc: @techreview) technologyreview.com/2026/04/21/113…

Getting to SIGGRAPH 2026 might just be one approval away. Need a way to make the case? We’ve got you covered. Copy the “Ask Your Boss” letter, tailor it to your goals, and make your case for attending SIGGRAPH 2026 in Los Angeles. s2026.siggraph.org/ask-your-boss/

What comes after today’s AI architectures? In his latest quarterly contribution, Jon Peddie outlines how the industry is preparing for the next phase of computing. The article highlights developments in dataflow processing, photonic compute, and neuromorphic systems. Read more: (cc: @jonpeddie) jonpeddie.com/news/is-a-para…

Bring a topic. Join the conversation. Find your flock. Birds of a Feather (BOF) sessions at SIGGRAPH 2026 bring the community together for informal, peer-driven discussions. These facilitated meet-ups are spaces for open exchange — no pitches, just conversation — focused on shared interests and emerging ideas in computer graphics and interactive techniques. Submissions open through June 18, 2026. s2026.siggraph.org/program/birds-… photo by Yuki Wong © 2025 ACM SIGGRAPH

Join the SIGGRAPH Pioneers on May 13th at 1PM EST for their next panel on Computer-Aided Design (CAD)🖥️ 💾 the panel will be hosted by a seasoned group of computer graphics influencers from the fields of education, research, engineering, and entertainment to give you a deep and diverse understanding of the topic! For more information visit siggraph.org/news/acm-siggr…

The Visual Effects Society has launched “VFX Women Who Lead,” a global initiative focused on supporting women in the visual effects industry at all career stages. The program includes mentorship opportunities, educational resources such as a “Careers in VFX” video series, a newsletter highlighting industry news and opportunities, and ongoing visibility features across digital channels. (cc: @animag) animationmagazine.net/2026/04/visual…