From
12 to 14 November 2026, PIXELvienna brings together artists, designers, animators, game developers, students and creative
professionals for a three-day conference and festival celebrating animation, digital arts, games and creative technologies.
Part of the programme takes place at the University of Applied Arts Vienna.
PIXELvienna
provides a platform for creative exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration and the exploration of new ideas at the intersection
of art, animation, games and digital culture. The festival connects established professionals with emerging talent, fostering
a community that celebrates experimentation, innovation and the diversity of contemporary digital creativity.
The programme
includes screenings, talks, workshops, networking and artistic encounters. The venues are English Cinema Haydn and the University
of Applied Arts Vienna.
Programme
Thursday, 12 November 2026
Animation Festival
15:00–20:00:
The PIXELvienna Animation Festival at English Cinema Haydn showcases animation and creative storytelling on the big screen.
Friday,
13 November 2026
Conference, Games & Networking
Talks and presentations take place in Lecture Hall
1 at the Angewandte. The Lichthof and Mensa provide spaces for networking and exchange.
16:00–18:00:
The CreAT
Indie Games Area and mentoring sessions take place at the Experimental Game Cultures Studio.
19:00–22:00:
An evening
of drawing battles, performances and award ceremonies for the Character Design Challenge and Animation Festival. Further networking
opportunities are offered at the Immersive Lab and Jungle of the Digital Arts Departments.
Saturday, 14 November
2026
Creative Communities & Industry Meetups
Saturday focuses on Austria’s animation and digital arts
communities. The programme at Lecture Hall 1 and the Lichthof includes the Animation Austria Brunch, as well as Blender and
Houdini User Group Meetups. The events offer opportunities to connect, exchange knowledge and explore the latest developments
in creative tools and technologies.
The full programme will be available soon at pixelvienna.com.
