Announcing Rainbow Conference 2025
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Announcing Rainbow Conference 2025 - London’s Computer Graphics Conference: Celebrating the Best in VFX, Animation, Advertising & Computer Graphics
London, UK – July 16, 2025 – Rainbow Conference, the premier post-SIGGRAPH wrap-up event, is thrilled to announce the launch of its third annual conference. Held at the iconic Barbican Centre on the Thursday 18th and Friday 19th of September, this year’s event promises an inspiring and enriching experience for all attendees. Book your free tickets now and join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of VFX, Animation, and Computer Graphics.
A Packed Programme
Rainbow Conference has curated an exceptional lineup of keynote presentations from leading studios and independent post-production facilities. Highlights include keynotes presentations from Framestore, Nexus Studios and others to be announced soon, a special panel discussion with AccessVFX, Houdini workshop by SideFX, BYOAnimation and BYOComp feedback session by experienced professionals. There will be an opportunity for everyone to learn something new from the curated talks.
Between the talks, attendees can explore booths from various exhibitors, fostering new connections with like-minded professionals in the industry. Attendees will also get the chance to judge the top films from the FastForward Competition and win prizes through a raffle!
What is the Rainbow Conference?
Rainbow Conference is a London-based event bringing together the most exciting projects, studios, and talent in the VFX, Animation, and Games industry. Like all our events, Rainbow Conference is easily accessible and free, promoting diversity and inclusivity among our attendees.
This year, the conference will feature:
• Three keynote presentations each evening, delivered by industry leaders.
• A bustling show floor with studio recruitment booths and tech demonstrations.
• A special daytime program including workshops and masterclasses for anyone who wants to learn something new or improve on their skills.
• A panel discussion with top industry professionals on the final day.
Empowering Journeys: Inspiring the Next Generation
The conference will conclude with a powerful panel discussion titled “Beyond borders: The power of global networks to future-proof your VFX, animation & gaming career”.
Key Features
• Free for All: As a non-profit charity, we believe in the free sharing of knowledge and ideas, providing a platform for industry professionals and students to network and collaborate.
• High Attendance: Last year’s confernce attracted nearly 500 attendees, including professionals, students, and enthusiasts.
• Top Studio Talent: Previous keynotes featured presentations by DNEG Animation on the Academy Award-nominated film Nimona, & The Garfield Movie as well as sessions by ILM, Framestore, AXIS Studios, Lux Aeterna, Chaos, VineFX, Chaos, Realtime UK and more.
• Venue: The Barbican’s Conservatory Terrace offers a magical space under a glass roof, overlooking tropical plants, perfect for our exhibition area.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We offer multiple sponsorship opportunities, providing visibility and engagement with all attendees. Our sponsors for this yea is Autodesk. For more information, please request our sponsorship proposal.
Join Us
Members can sign up early to support our work, with general admission opening on the Monday, 4th of August. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with the VFX, Animation, and Games community in the heart of London.
Message from the Chair
Boyan Georgiev, Chapter Chair of London ACM SIGGRAPH, shares his excitement:
“I am incredibly proud of our team for putting together the Rainbow Conference for a third year running. We’re very excited for the program that we have put together and we are very thankful to all of our partners, sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors that have so far signed up to the Rainbow Conference. During tough times in the industry, easily accessible events like these are incredibly important for the community so people can stay connected, informed, and supported.”
Contact Information
For more details, please visit our website at https://london.siggraph.org/rainbow-conference-2025 or contact us at london-chapter@acmsiggraph.org.
Rainbow Conference 2025 – Bringing the Best in VFX, Animation, and Computer Graphics to London. See you at the Barbican Centre!
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Press Contact:
Name: Beata Parczewska (Chapter Vice-Chair)
