Image credit: Headshots by Vib Soundrarajah, from left to right: Mirela Ben Chen and Adam Bargteil

Inside the Technical Frontier

The SIGGRAPH Technical Papers and Technical Workshops programs are where the future of computer graphics and interactive techniques takes shape. In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, 2026 program chairs Mirela Ben Chen (Technical Papers) and Adam Bargteil (Technical Workshops) explore emerging trends and reveal how the work shared at SIGGRAPH drives impact across industry, academia, and beyond.

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Infinite Shape Space

A breakthrough in shape modeling is changing how we understand form and motion, mapping the hidden rhythms to power smoother, smarter simulations in sound, animation, and design.

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Soul of the Machine

A visionary team from HKUST and the MC2 Lab delved into the emotional core of artificial intelligence, using VR to reveal how technology can not only think — but also feel, imagine, and reflect our own humanity.

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Galactic Insights

NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio took SIGGRAPH 2025 to new heights — showing how art, data, and technology unite to turn complex science into stunning, accessible storytelling for all.

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Decoding the Past

AI is working to breathe new life into Ancient Egyptian texts by combining computer vision, language processing, and historical collaboration to uncover insights once buried in time.

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