PIXELvienna 18
Explore,
Fail, Repeat
PIXELvienna – The Conference and Festival for Animation,
Games and Visual Effects – returns for its 18th edition. Organized by volunteers and featuring international speakers,
screenings, and workshops, PIXELvienna connects students, professionals, and enthusiasts from across the creative industries.
Programme highlights: - Keynote
& Spotlight Talks: International talent and industry experts will share insights into character design, VFX production,
game art, procedural techniques and more. For example, illustrator Sarah Lisa Hleb will deliver a deeply illustrated talk
on character design.
- Animation Festival: A global selection of animated
short films, including both student work and professional entries, will be screened and celebrated.
- Workshops & Portfolio Sessions: Hands-on workshops and practical sessions provide attendees
the chance to learn, experiment and receive feedback.
- Networking & Party
& Battle: Beyond formal sessions, PIXELvienna fosters human connection — from casual meet-ups to creative battles
at the PIXELvienna party at Funkhaus as a final conference event on 15 November.
- Emerging
Topics & Innovation: With the ever-evolving intersection of art and technology, this year’s program places emphasis
on themes such as AI in creative workflows, procedural generation, real-time rendering and sustainable production practices.
The admission is free. Please find the full programme and registration on the
website of PIXELvienna. 
