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Event poster for the Circus Conference 2026 in São Paulo, held on December 3 at Teatro Santander. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Circus Conference Premiers in São Paulo, Brazil, Dec 3

Circus, the brand new design and motion conference, makes its debut Dec 3 in São Paulo, with a speaker line-up including Studio Dumbar, FutureDeluxe, State, Zipeng Zhu, Cyla Costa, and many more. [Watch]

Shark Awards logo above gold, silver, and bronze shark fin trophies, with the text DESIGN ENTRIES CLOSE OCT 31st at the bottom against a teal background for the Sharks-Design-Awards-2026. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Sharks Design Awards 2026: Entries Close Oct 30th

We’re excited to announce that this year, Design will once again have its own dedicated space in our Calendar of Events! Like Advertising, Short Film and Music Video sections, Design and Design Craft now has its own slot in our annual schedule. This change allows us to concentrate on nurturing and celebrating the amazing craft […] [Watch]

Text graphic for the 3rd Pictoplasma London 2026 event, taking place on 30 October. Visit pictoplasma.com/london for more information. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Pictoplasma Returns to RCA in London October 30th

The Pictoplasma character design conference heads back to London for an all-new one-day event with six artist talks plus animation screenings and plenty of opportunities to connect with other character experts and enthusiasts. [Watch]

Colorful event poster for Video Nasties: Animated High Jinks & Drinks with claymation creatures, guest speaker Lee Hardcastle, and Animorsels meet up Nottingham Oct 27 2026—event details: 6–11pm at The Old Cold Store, Nottingham. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Animorsels Returns to Nottingham Oct 27 With Lee Hardcastle

Animorsels, Nottingham’s very own animation and motion meet up returns Oct 27 for another gathering of creative folk, stop-motion maverick Lee Hardcastle, and an evening of spooky high jinks and drinks! [Watch]

Colorful, playful cartoon drawings surround block letters spelling NodeFest on a textured background. Text reads the premier motion design event and Sydney November 13 2026, NodeFest Handmade Edition—don’t miss the creativity and excitement of the NodeFest event 2026!. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

NodeFest 2026 Lands in Sydney November 13

NodeFest, Australia’s premier motion design and animation event, crashes Sydney for the first time – delivering a full day of honest talks, genuine community, and inspiration that sticks. [Watch]

The word roots is spelled out with a dark, winding vine, representing growth and connection at the Better World by Design Conference 2026. Small green nodes and number pairs appear along the vine. Light yellow abstract shapes decorate the background, while text below reads 17th Annual Better World By Design Conference. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Better World x Design 2026 Conference Returns to Providence for 17th Edition on Oct 17th

Better World x Design (BWxD), the student-led conference hosted by Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), presents interdisciplinary talks, workshops, and discussions October 17th. [Watch]

BASH Motion Design Conference in Raleigh, NC—part of the DashBash creative conference 2027. Dates: May 19–21, 2027. Bold blue, yellow, and pink graphic design with abstract shapes and sound wave patterns. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

The Dash Bash Motion Design Conference Returns to Raleigh, NC, May 19–21, 2027

The biennial Dash Bash Motion Design Conference returns May 19–21, 2027, expanding with new workshops and a Creative Leaders Summit while bringing together more than 500 creatives in Raleigh, NC. [Watch]

Colorful 3D pixel art festival scene with musical instruments, characters, and DJ gear; neon purple and pink hues dominate. Text reads, “PIXELxPIXEL 2026 Creative Festival 10.17, Warehouse TERRADA D Hall/What Cafe @ TENNOZ.”. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Pixel x Pixel Creative Festival Takes Over Tokyo Oct 17

Pixel x Pixel is a motion creative event bringing together leading creators from around the world across motion design, animation, VFX, and real-time graphics on Oct 17 in Toyko, Japan. [Watch]

A bright poster with large pink “#15” text overlays a photo of a grassy field and a digital art installation. Green text reads: “KIKK Festival 2024· 24-25 OCT. 2025 - NAMUR - BELGIUM.”. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

KIKK Festival Celebrates 15 Years: October 22-25

The 2026 anniversary edition of the KIKK Festival will unfold in Namur, Belgium, as a retrospective of 15 years of collaborations shaped in close dialogue with our cultural partners who have been part of the journey. [Watch]