Image credit: Walt Disney Imagineering
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Inside the Mind of an Inventor
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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.
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SIGGRAPH 2026 Keynote Presentations bring visionary leaders to the stage, offering a firsthand look at the ideas and innovations shaping the future of computer graphics and interactive techniques. From Lanny Smoot’s groundbreaking work at Disney Research to Darwesh Singh’s rethinking of GPU architecture at Bolt Graphics, these sessions explore the intersection of imagination, engineering, and what comes next.
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Gaussian Splat technology transforms "Dune: Prophecy" previsualization, delivering higher fidelity, faster workflows, and more immersive real-time CG camera layouts.
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Get a behind-the-scenes look at a handcrafted stop-motion game blending art, animation, and technology to shape a distinctive Southern Gothic world.
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Imagining Intelligent Systems
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In this standout SIGGRAPH 2025 hands-on Lab, digital twins and simulation-first workflows fuse graphics and robotics to train, test, and scale intelligent systems.
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Explore how Los Angeles fuels SIGGRAPH 2026, where art, technology, and collaboration drive bold creative innovation forward across industries and disciplines.
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| Learning What the Pros Know: We Spotlight 5 Inspiring Animation & VFX Classes Taught by Industry Veterans
The fields of digital animation and visual effects have grown so broad over the past four decades that an increasing number of colleges now boast faculty members with deep production experience. What they’re bringing to today’s students is not only their creative and technical expertise but also a well-earned grasp of what it takes to collaborate in the professional world.
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Find Your Next Opportunity
Explore open roles from leading organizations across computer graphics, interactive techniques, and emerging technologies. Discover what’s next and connect with companies shaping the future through these job boards:
IGDA | The Rookies | DevIT Jobs | 80.LV Jobs | 80.LV Talent
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How Sulfur Could Fix D Printing’s Waste Problem
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| Netflix Is Expanding Into Kids’ Games With a New Stand-Alone App
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| Human Scientists Trounce the Best AI Agents on Complex Tasks
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ACM SIGGRAPH Opportunity Travel Grant
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Submit your ACM SIGGRAPH Opportunity Travel Grant application by 22 April for the chance to receive financial support to attend SIGGRAPH 2026 in Los Angeles. This program champions emerging voices and expands access by supporting talented individuals whose participation will shape the future of the global SIGGRAPH community.
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Stay Connected Year-Round
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Discover how ACM SIGGRAPH Chapters keep the community engaged beyond the conference, offering events, collaboration, and creative exchange around the world. From local meetups to global connections, chapters extend the SIGGRAPH experience all year long.
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