| | **j. marshall pittman <[email protected]>** | | --- | ---------------------------------------------------- | --- **Get Ready to Immerse Yourself at SIGGRAPH 2026** --- **SIGGRAPH 2026** <[email protected]>Mon, Jul 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM Reply-To: [email protected] To: [email protected] Your guide to getting there, getting set, and getting inspired. | [](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/ajbra8) | | | --- | --- | |  | [](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/67jra8) | | --- | --- | *Image credit: David Weng © 2025 ACM SIGGRAPH* **Your SIGGRAPH 2026 Experience Is About to Begin** As you prepare to head to Los Angeles, take time to plan your arrival and explore the full range of programs, sessions, and experiences included in your Full Conference registration. From new research and production insights to immersive exhibitions and community-driven conversations, SIGGRAPH brings together a global network of innovators across technology, art, and design. Use this guide to get oriented, discover what’s ahead, and arrive ready to make the most of it. **Getting to Los Angeles** Before you travel to SIGGRAPH 2026, make sure your travel documents are ready! All international attendees need a valid passport and, depending on your home country, a visa or other entry requirements may apply. Domestic attendees must have a REAL ID or valid passport. Visit the SIGGRAPH 2026 website for the latest information and plan ahead to ensure a smooth arrival. [ **Plan Your Travel →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/2slra8) **General Conference Information** Find essential resources, including maps, accessibility services, quick bites, and on-site support to help you navigate the conference. [ **Explore Conference Info →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/arpra8) **Program Highlights** **Appy Hour** Wednesday, 22 July | 5-7 pm Connect with peers in a relaxed, informal setting designed for conversation and community. Check out the latest in mobile app technology, expand your network, and spark new collaborations. Free drink tickets will be provided to the first 100 attendees. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/2wsra8) **Art Papers** Sunday, 19 July-Thursday, 23 July | Various Times Explore innovative work at the intersection of art, research, and technology. These sessions highlight creative inquiry and critical perspectives shaping the field. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/avwra8) **Computer Animation Festival** Sunday, 19 July-Thursday, 23 July | Various Times Experience exceptional storytelling and technical artistry in a showcase of the year’s best animation. From independent shorts to studio productions, discover work that inspires and pushes boundaries. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/it0ra8) **Educator’s Day** Monday, 20 July | 9 am-3 pm A full day dedicated to advancing education in graphics and interactive techniques. Engage with new teaching approaches, curriculum ideas, and a community of fellow educators. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/az3ra8) **Educator’s Forum** Tuesday, 21 July-Thursday, 23 July | Various Times Join open discussions with educators from around the world. Exchange insights, address shared challenges, and explore opportunities shaping the future of learning. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/ix7ra8) **Exhibition** Tuesday, 21 July | 10 am–5 pm Wednesday, 22 July | 10 am–5 pm Thursday, 23 July | 10 am–3 pm See what’s new, what’s next, and what’s transforming the industry. Explore the latest tools, technologies, and ideas — and connect with innovators driving what’s ahead. [ **Visit the Exhibition →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/qvbsa8) **Experience Hall** Monday, 20 July | 10:30 am-5 pm Tuesday, 21 July-Wednesday, 22 July | 10 am-5 pm Thursday, 23 July | 10 am-3 pm Step into the Experience Hall to discover what’s possible, located in the Concourse Foyer and Concourse Hall. Discover exploratory installations in the **[Art Gallery](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/i1esa8),** breakthrough research in **[Emerging Technologies](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/uehsa8)**, interactive storytelling in the **[Immersive Pavilion](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/qzisa8)**, practical skill-building in hands-on **[Courses](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/mkksa8)**, and new frontiers of narrative in **[Spatial Storytelling](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/i5lsa8)** — all within the Experience Hall. [ **View All Programs and Events →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/yxmsa8) **Frontiers Talks and Workshops ** Sunday, 19 July-Monday, 20 July and Wednesday, 22 July-Thursday, 23 July | Various Times Explore bold, cross-disciplinary ideas tackling real-world challenges. These sessions examine how emerging technologies intersect with the issues shaping our future. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/uiosa8) **Games Summit ** Sunday, 19 July | 10 am-5:15 pm Dive into the art, design, and technology behind today’s games. Hear from industry leaders and creators shaping interactive experiences. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/q3psa8) **Industry Sessions** Sunday, 19 July-Thursday, 23 July | Various Times Get direct access to the companies driving innovation across computer graphics and interactive techniques. Join hosted sessions to explore new technologies, hear real-world insights, and connect with industry leaders tackling today's biggest challenges. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/morsa8) **Keynote Presentations** Monday, 20 July-Wednesday, 22 July | Various Times Hear from visionary speakers sharing big ideas and forward-looking insights shaping the future of the field. Featured sessions include the SIGGRAPH 2026 Keynote with [**Lanny Smoot**](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/i9ssa8) on invention and innovation, as well as Sponsored Keynotes from **[NVIDIA](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/y1tsa8)** exploring neural rendering and world models, **[Bolt Graphics](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/euusa8)** on next-generation GPU design, and [**Tripo AI**](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/umvsa8) on the rise of 3D generative AI and interactive worlds. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/afwsa8) **Papers Fast Forward ** Sunday, 19 July | 6-8:45 pm | Sponsored by Adobe Research Get a fast-paced preview of groundbreaking research across the conference. This engaging session helps you discover must-see papers and plan your week. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/6zxsa8) **Production Sessions ** Sunday, 19 July-Thursday, 23 July | Various Times Go behind the scenes with creators as they break down their work. Learn about the creative decisions, workflows, and challenges behind standout projects. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/2kzsa8) **Real-Time Live!** Tuesday, 21 July | 6-7:45 pm Experience live demonstrations of cutting-edge real-time technologies. See innovation in action as presenters showcase tools and techniques on stage, then stick around after the show to connect with them. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/y50sa8) **SIGGRAPH Bookstore** Sunday, 19 July-Wednesday, 22 July | 9 am-6 pm Thursday, 23 July | 9 am-5 pm Explore the newest releases in the industry, featuring recent books authored by speakers and award winners from the SIGGRAPH community. The bookstore will be located outside Petree C in the LACC. [ **View Bookstore Info →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/uq2sa8) **Talks ** Sunday, 19 July-Thursday, 23 July | Various Times Join visionary leaders and emerging voices as they share discoveries, case studies, and ideas that connect creative and technical communities. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/qb4sa8) **Technical Papers ** Monday, 20 July-Thursday, 23 July | Various Times Check out the research driving the future of computer graphics and interactive techniques. As SIGGRAPH’s leading forum for scholarly innovation, Technical Papers showcases advances that influence everything from rendering and simulation to AI, immersive experiences, and beyond. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/mw5sa8) **Technical Workshops ** Sunday, 19 July-Thursday, 23 July | Various Times Build practical skills in expert-led, hands-on sessions. Dive deeper into key topics and tackle challenges in an interactive environment. [ **View on Full Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/ih7sa8) **Additional Information** **Sync Your Schedule** With so much to see, make sure you have access to your full schedule so you don’t miss a moment at SIGGRAPH 2026! Sync your personal schedule across your devices by selecting “sync” on the **[My Schedule page](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/e28sa8)** and following the prompts. [ **Personalize Schedule →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/uu9sa8) **Don't Forget Your Badge** Visit the registration desk in West Hall A to pick up your badge once you arrive. The registration desk will be open at the following times: - Saturday, 18 July | 4-8 pm - Sunday, 19 July | 8 am-6 pm - Monday, 20 July | 8 am-6 pm - Tuesday, 21 July | 8 am-6 pm - Wednesday, 22 July | 8 am-6 pm - Thursday, 23 July | 8:30 am-3 pm [ **View Registration Info →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/qfbta8) **SIGGRAPH Swag** Plan to stop by to pick up official merchandise and conference gear in West Hall A. [ **Preview Merch →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/m0cta8) **Health and Safety** SIGGRAPH 2026 and the Los Angeles Convention Center support attendee safety with complimentary escort services, on-site first aid, and real-time emergency alerts via NotifyLA. [ **Learn More →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/ileta8) **Pathfinders** New to SIGGRAPH? Pathfinders can help you navigate the conference, find sessions, and build a schedule tailored to your interests. [ **Visit Pathfinders →** ](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/e6fta8) **Stay Connected** Follow SIGGRAPH across **[X](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/arhta8)**, **[Facebook](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/qjita8)**, **[LinkedIn](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/6bjta8)**, **[Instagram](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/m4jta8)**, and **[YouTube](https://t.e2ma.net/click/il6idp/uaq8xp/2wkta8)** for updates, reminders, and behind-the-scenes moments leading up to the conference. Share your journey using **#SIGGRAPH2026**.  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