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Rewriting the Rules of Narrative

Step into the future of storytelling with this SIGGRAPH Spotlight episode exploring how immersive, interactive, and spatial technologies are redefining narrative itself. Featuring leaders from across XR, performance, and real-time production, the conversation dives into how emerging tools are transforming authorship, audience participation, and the relationship between story and experience. Read  
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SIGGRAPH 2026 Explores the Convergence of Art, Science, and Technology

The 53rd annual conference Art Gallery and Art Papers programs spotlight groundbreaking work at the intersection of digital art, research, interactive media, and emerging technologies. Media Contact:Michelle Ellis720.432.8130michelle.ellis@siggraph.org   Press Room:s2026.siggraph.org/for-the-press/ LOS ANGELES – 21 May 2026 – Academic and industry experts will gather in Los Angeles from 19–23 July 2026 at the Los Angeles…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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  
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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  
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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…
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