The legendary FMX conference will celebrate its 30th edition from May 5 to 8, 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 1994 by Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, FMX has evolved from a student event into one of (or even THE) the world’s leading gatherings for professionals in animation, visual effects, realtime graphics, and digital media.

The 2026 edition runs under the theme “The Road Ahead”, a nod to both the conference’s anniversary and the industry’s perpetual motion. According to FMX organisers, the event will explore transformation in creative production, from AI-driven workflows to new collaborative models, all while honouring three decades of digital artistry and technical ingenuity.

From “Jurassic Park” to Generative Pixels

The first FMX took place in the wake of Jurassic Park’s CG revolution and just before Toy Story hit theatres. Thirty years later, the creative toolbox has shifted from Silicon Graphics workstations to neural networks, but the mission remains: connect artists, engineers, and educators in a space where future workflows are debated and occasionally demystified.

FMX’s organisers call this anniversary “an opportunity to honour the past, survey the present, and discuss the future of digital media creation.” The quote of choice for 2026 comes from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: “Our task is not to predict the future, but to make it possible.” In other words: no crystal balls—just solid pipeline design.

On Site, Online, and Still in Stuttgart

FMX 2026 continues the hybrid format introduced in recent years: three days on site in Stuttgart’s Haus der Wirtschaft, followed by one exclusive online day for remote sessions. The organisers promise “brand-new and first-hand tech and innovation” as well as discussions around AI, global production pipelines, and sustainability in digital media—though detailed programme announcements are still pending at press time.

If past editions are any indication, attendees can expect a mix of production breakdowns, realtime showcases, and a steady supply of caffeine-fuelled networking. Also, if you plan to attend: book your hotel early. By the time the keynote titles are announced, Stuttgart tends to run out of beds.

A History in Motion

From Jurassic Park to Avatar, from Toy Story to Fortnite, FMX has mirrored the evolution of film and interactive media. It has hosted artists and technologists from across the world, reflecting how postproduction and visual storytelling have adapted to every new wave of technology.

The 2026 key visual, titled “Bus Buddy”, comes from the FMX trailer produced by Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, another annual tradition that gives the event its visual identity. The trailer itself will be unveiled on FMX’s online channels soon.

Save the Date, Seriously

FMX is a calendar fixture for many in postproduction, VFX, and realtime graphics. Hitting its 30th anniversary is both a reason to celebrate and a reminder that, yes, we’ve all been rendering frames for quite a while now.

So: mark your calendars, Stuttgart, May 5–8, 2026, and prepare for another round of technical talks, production insights, and the occasional philosophical debate over whether Pixels can actually “have a soul”, and if “color is real” while standing atthe Schlesinger or Maritim Bar. Just random examples.

And if the last three decades of FMX have taught us anything, it’s this: the tools will keep changing, but the coffee machine will always be there.

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The VIEW Conference 2025 will run from 12 to 17 October 2025 in Turin’s OGR complex. According to the official programme page, the 26th edition will host more than 150 speakers across animation, VFX, games, immersive media, AI and real-time workflows. The event’s structure is broad and tiered: daily keynotes, talks, panels, workshops, masterclasses, and portfolio reviews. This year’s focus leans strongly towards production methods and applied technology — not only creative storytelling.

Who’s Speaking

Confirmed guests include an unusually high number of feature-film directors, VFX supervisors, and production executives. Among them:

• Doug Chiang (Lucasfilm) – VIEW Visionary 2025
• Domee Shi and Madeline Sharafian (Pixar, Elio)
• Pierre Perifel and Matt Baer (The Bad Guys 2, DreamWorks)
• Alessandro Carloni (The Cat in the Hat, Warner Bros.)
• Pablo Helman (Wicked: For Good)
• Daniele Bigi (Fantastic Four: First Steps)
• Phil Tippett, Ramsey Naito, Fiona Walkinshaw, Kevin Baillie, and Jonas Kluger among the studio and production heads.

This blend of creative, technical, and executive profiles shows VIEW’s ongoing intent to bridge artistry and engineering.

Topics and Technical Weight

From the published schedule, several themes dominate: AI in production, virtual production, real-time rendering, story development, and cross-media workflows linking cinema and interactive stuff. The inclusion of “Premiere Talks” indicates that audiences will see first-look content from upcoming features.

Workshops and masterclasses promise practical sessions on shading, lighting, compositing, and storytelling. Portfolio reviews and recruitment tracks add a talent-development dimension — useful for artists and supervisors seeking connections beyond presentations. As always, new techniques should be verified before deployment in production environments; not every previewed pipeline will fit every studio setup.

Ticket Prices

Ticketing for VIEW 2025 follows a two-tier model. The Light Ticket costs € 186.55 and includes access to talks, panels and keynotes. The All Access / Full Ticket, covering all workshops and masterclasses, is listed at € 387.84. Prices may vary depending on regional VAT and booking conditions. Official registration runs through Eventbrite and the VIEW site.

A Day in Turin

Even the most production-driven delegate should plan at least one extra day in Turin itself. The city remains one of Italy’s most elegant and friendly. A few tipps: the Egyptian Museum. It is the second largest collection in the world after Cairo (Even bigger then the British Museum, with all the things the Brits didn’t think to steal). And a few actual “Books of the dead” (Picture Below. The person at the end is 1.70m, for size comparison. You can mumble everything in front of it, none of the mummies came alive. Maybe you have better luck.

Turin rewards slow exploration — a morning walk through Piazza Castello or an evening espresso at Caffè Torino may reset your neural networks more effectively than any AI panel. While you are around, you should know about “Gianduiotto” – The stuff that Nutella is a poor imitation of. The small confections are to be found everywhere. Do NOT leave turin without trying some! (You’ll thank me later)

And yes, eat the tramezzini di Brah (“brah” sandwiches. “Brah” is a town a little way off. As a German, “Brah Wurst” is the height of sophsticated culinary humor, but the things are damn tasty as well. ).

Summary

VIEW 2025 presents one of its most ambitious schedules yet: 150+ speakers, extensive workshops, and a technical focus that connects real-time, animation, and AI production. The pricing remains accessible relative to comparable global events, and Turin offers enough culture, architecture, and food to justify staying longer.

The post VIEW 2025: Program, Prices & Turin Tips first appeared on DIGITAL PRODUCTION and was written by Bela Beier.