LONDON’S COMPUTER GRAPHICS CONFERENCE
17-19 September 2025
Barbican Centre
#RainbowConference
RAINBOW CONFERENCE 2025
Get Involved!
From big name studios to independent boutique post houses, workshops, awards and a insightful panel - we curated a fantastic varied programme for Rainbow Conference 2024. We are looking to expand our showcase and include research presentations and technical paper submissions to really celebrate the full breath of the Computer Graphics industry in the UK.
Explore the various way to get involved with the conference below and get in touch!
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Become a Sponsor!
Becoming a sponsor of Rainbow Conference 2025 will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to have a year long presence and exposure to the thriving and vibrant Computer Graphics industry in London and the UK.
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Present at the Conference!
Got an exciting story or project to share? Whether you’re from a big-name studio, a boutique post house, or an independent creator, there’s a place for you at Rainbow Conference 2025!
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Become an Exhibitor!
We are offer companies and studios interested in exhibiting at the conference the opportunity to have a booth. The booth will be placed at the main exhibition space which will allow you to showcase your work, recruitment and drive sales.
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Showcase Your Research!
Are you pushing the boundaries of Computer Graphics? Rainbow Conference 2025 is expanding its programming to highlight research presentations, creating a space for cutting-edge ideas and breakthroughs in the field.
What is RAINBOW CONFERENCE?
Rainbow Conference is London’s premier post-SIGGRAPH wrap-up event, bringing together top projects, studios, and talent in the industry. Designed as an accessible evening experience, it fosters inclusivity and diversity, with all events free to attend.
The conference features hands-on workshops and masterclasses during the day, followed by keynote presentations, studio recruitment booths, and tech demos each evening. Aspiring animators can receive feedback through Bring Your Own Animation, and the final day concludes with a panel discussion featuring industry leaders.
Now in its second year, the FastForward Student Showcase spotlights emerging talent, culminating in a screening of the top three student short films and the Rainbow Conference Student Film Award announcement.
This dynamic event unites students, professionals, and enthusiasts across VFX, animation, and gaming, strengthening London’s CGI community.
Key Features
Free for all! We are a non-profit charity and we strongly believe in the free sharing of knowledge and ideas. Our mission is to offer industry professionals, students and enthusiasts a platform to network, collaborate, and grow in an inspiring environment.
High Attendance and Impact: Our previous conference - Rainbow Conference 2024 was a resounding success, drawing nearly 500 attendees over two exciting days at the Barbican Centre. We brought together industry professionals, students, and enthusiasts, creating a vibrant atmosphere for learning and connection.
Top Studio Talent: Over the course of the two days we featured nine talks, ranging from an award winning short-film premiere, making-of presentations on some of the year's biggest films and a round table discussion of studio executives on a topic of high interest.
The Venue: We are thrilled to return to the Barbican Centre, one of London’s leading arts and learning hubs, for Rainbow Conference 2025. High up under the glass roof, the Conservatory Terrace is a magical space overlooking hundreds of tropical plants where the main exhibition area will take place, with studio recruitment booths, exhibitors, and networking opportunities with refreshments to keep us fresh all evening long!
Multiple Sponsor Opportunities: There are many ways designed to help your organization stand out and connect with the industry's best talent, professionals, and students. We’ve outlined several ways to spotlight your contribution and involvement with the event, tailored to your level of support.
A look back at previous conferences
Filming generously provided by our friends at Twelve Noon Films
Insightful talks from industry leaders
Rainbow Conference features talks by industry leaders working in VFX, Animation and Film. Just take a look of some of the interviews we have recorded from previous iterations of Rainbow Conference.
Framestore Animation Supervisor Nathan McConnel discusses the work on Guardians of the Galaxy 3.
From big studios to independent production houses
We focus on the big studios as well as the independent creatives that drive and inspire our industry. From DNEG to Vine FX all around to independent directors and producers. Hear from the UK’s most inspiring creatives.
Interview with Jahirul Amin – Cave Academy
Members can sign up for the conference early and get to support our work.
Students can sign-up for a discounted membership and access exclusive content and guaranteed entry to our events
Professionals can sign-up for a membership and access special content and guaranteed entry to our events.