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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]

Split image: Left side shows a striking red and white abstract design with text VIE 01.–02.10.2026, highlighting Forward Festival 2026 Vienna. Right side lists: 2 Stages, 25+ Speaker, Forward Festival, Networking, Side Events. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Forward Festival Takes Over in Vienna October 1-2

At Forward Festival Vienna 2026 on October 1-2, a vibrant community of more than 1,500 curious creatives from across industries will connect, collaborate, and draw inspiration from the best minds in creativity. [Watch]

Art installation with three white, upside-down cars in a colorful, vibrant indoor space. A large mirror ball hangs overhead. Text overlay promotes UBN Design & Creativity Festival, September 24-26, 2026. Us By Night is a three-night design & creativity festival in Antwerp, Belgium. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Us By Night Festival Invades Antwerp Sept 24-26

Built to play, inspire, and reenergize, Us By Night is a three-night design and creativity festival in Antwerp, Belgium, (Sept 24-26) bringing together more than 3,000 creatives from over 40 countries. [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]

Event poster with bold, overlapping text reading INN MOTION on a blue and black background for In Motion London creative event. Details: 18+19 September, Barbican London. Left: Fest on animation & motion design. Right: Playgrounds logo. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Boundary-Pushers & Media-Benders: In Motion Invades London Sept 18-19

In Motion returns to London in 2026 as the creative meet-up of the year. Expect two days full of trailblazing artists in animation, motion design, and liquid cutting-edge creativity. [Watch]

Cartoon characters float above the New York City skyline, with bold text promoting the 12th Pictoplasma NYC Character Creativity Conference, Sept 17-18, 2016. The Pictoplasma-NY-2026-square-banner and website link are displayed at the bottom. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Pictoplasma Storms Back to NYC: September 17-18

In its 12th NYC edition, Pictoplasma presents a dense 2-day celebration of character creativity, full of fresh inspiration, cutting-edge artist talks and presentations, and curated animation screenings. [Watch]

Bold, stylized text logo for Camp Mograph 2026 with CAMP in large red letters above mograph in cream letters, both set on a black background outlined with a red border. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Camp Mograph 2026 Heads to Colorado, Sept 24-28

Camp Mograph is not just another industry event. It’s a one-of-a-kind creative retreat built for motion designers and artists who want to learn, connect, and recharge. This year we head to Colorado’s beautiful Black Forest. [Watch]