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Honoring Breakthrough Research
The SIGGRAPH 2026 Technical Papers Awards highlight groundbreaking research shaping the future of computer graphics and interactive techniques, from generative image modeling and fluid simulation to rendering, geometry, and machine learning. Explore the Best Papers, Honorable Mentions, and Test-of-Time Award winners recognized for advancing the field today and for research that continues to influence visual… Inventing the Future: Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot to Headline SIGGRAPH 2026
Disney Research Fellow and National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductee to Address the World’s Leading Computer Graphics Conference Media Contact:Michelle Ellis720.432.8130michelle.ellis@siggraph.org Press Room:s2026.siggraph.org/for-the-press/ LOS ANGELES – 19 May 2026 – SIGGRAPH 2026, the world's premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, will take place 19–23 July in Los Angeles, bringing together a global… Inside the Mind of an Inventor
In advance of his SIGGRAPH 2026 Keynote, Lanny Smoot reflects on a career spanning 100+ patents, sharing insights on invention, collaboration across disciplines, and the moments that shape breakthrough ideas. From pioneering immersive technologies to his long-standing connection with SIGGRAPH, he offers a preview of the perspectives and lessons he’ll bring to the stage. Read… Zootopia’s Next Chapter
Step inside the making of "Zootopia 2" as Director Byron Howard, Head of Animation Kira Lehtomaki, and VFX Supervisor Marlon West of Walt Disney Animation Studios share a behind-the-scenes look at the sequel, revealing how bold storytelling, evolving technology, and animation artistry brought the next chapter of the beloved world to life. Read Stitched in Motion
A handcrafted stop-motion yarn tale from the SIGGRAPH 2025 Computer Animation Festival, "Hanging By a Thread" stitches together physical puppetry and digital craft to gently unravel the fragile threads of the human experience. Read SIGGRAPH 2026 Welcomes Computer Graphics Innovations With Real-World Impact
Media Contact:Marketing & Media Officemedia@siggraph.org Press Room:s2026.siggraph.org/for-the-press/ photo by Yuki Wong © 2025 ACM SIGGRAPH CHICAGO—SIGGRAPH, the premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques worldwide, is preparing for the 53rd annual conference taking place July 2026. This volunteer-driven event is home to a community of computer graphics innovators, all of whom champion inspiration, new… Communicate With Confidence
How do you communicate your work clearly — on stage, on camera, and in high-stakes moments? In the latest episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, host Nora Wixom, SIGGRAPH 2026 Courses Co-Chair, is joined by Carrie Paff and Charles Poynton to unpack why presentation anxiety is so common and share practical strategies for building confidence and adapting… Submit With Confidence
In a new episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, Production Sessions Chair Valérie Bernard sits down with Veronica Orvalho, General Submissions Chair, and Nora Wixom, Courses Co-Chair, to demystify one of the community’s biggest questions: What really happens during the SIGGRAPH submission review process? Read 