PIXELvienna 18

Explore, Fail, Repeat

PIXELvienna – The Conference and Festival for Animation, Games and Visual Effects – returns for its 18th edition. Organized by volunteers and featuring international speakers, screenings, and workshops, PIXELvienna connects students, professionals, and enthusiasts from across the creative industries.
Programme highlights: 

  • Keynote & Spotlight Talks: International talent and industry experts will share insights into character design, VFX production, game art, procedural techniques and more. For example, illustrator Sarah Lisa Hleb will deliver a deeply illustrated talk on character design.
  • Animation Festival: A global selection of animated short films, including both student work and professional entries, will be screened and celebrated.
  • Workshops & Portfolio Sessions: Hands-on workshops and practical sessions provide attendees the chance to learn, experiment and receive feedback.
  • Networking & Party & Battle: Beyond formal sessions, PIXELvienna fosters human connection — from casual meet-ups to creative battles at the PIXELvienna party at Funkhaus as a final conference event on 15 November.
  • Emerging Topics & Innovation: With the ever-evolving intersection of art and technology, this year’s program places emphasis on themes such as AI in creative workflows, procedural generation, real-time rendering and sustainable production practices.
The admission is free. Please find the full programme and registration on the website of PIXELvienna.
Animierte Figuren vor blauem Hintergrund, Text auf Bild: explore, fail, repeat
PIXELvienna 18
Veranstaltung
Festival
13. November 2025 - 15. November 2025
Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien, Vordere Zollamtsstraße 7, 1030 Wien