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16 cgw j u ly • a u g u s t • s e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 6 t aking place in beautiful Turin, Italy, from October 12-16, VIEW Conference 2026 is a spectacular English-speaking event celebrating the latest achievements in visual effects, anima- tion, game design, AI, virtual production, computer graphics, and much more. Offering an unrivaled program of world-class speakers, presenta- tions, panels, hands-on workshops, and masterclasses, the confer- ence immerses attendees in an inspiring, inclusive environment as they expand their industry knowledge, meet their heroes, embrace cutting-edge thinking, and advance their careers. "It is always a thrill to launch the VIEW Conference program," shared Conference Director Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez, who is the in- spirational force behind the entire event. "This year's carefully cu- rated collection of keynotes, panels, talks, workshops, and more is without doubt one of our finest. No summary can do justice to the incredible array of talent who will be taking our stage in October." Featuring a stellar lineup of award-winning directors, animators, artists, game designers, thought leaders, and executives from Hol- lywood, Silicon Valley, and around the globe, this year's monumen- tal conference program will bring industry professionals, luminaries, students, and enthusiasts together to explore their creative visions for the future. CGW is a proud media partner of the VIEW Conference, and our team is thrilled to be returning to Turin to capture on-site interviews VIEW COnference 2026 EXPLORING CREATIVE VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE AT THIS YEAR'S SPECTACULAR EVENT BY KENDRA RUCZAK with this year's star-studded speaker line-up. We absolutely recom- mend attending this incredibly inspiring event in person. Preview a selection of unmissable program highlights below. R A Y G U N N : D I R E C T O R B R A D B I R D Acclaimed Oscar-winning director Brad Bird will take the stage for a special presentation on Netflix's neo-noir sci-fi mystery , one of this year's most eagerly awaited animated motion pictures. "I am thrilled to welcome Brad Bird back to VIEW Conference," Gutier- rez announced. "Decades in the making, Ray Gunn is truly a passion project, and I know Brad will bring all his passion to our live stage in Turin, as he dazzles our international audience with his latest vision of the future." Brad Bird is a two-time Oscar-winning film director, screenwrit- er, producer, and voice actor whose work has shaped some of the most successful and influential films in both animation and live ac- tion. Known for his distinct creative voice, Bird combines emotional storytelling, humor, and large-scale action in films that connect with audiences around the world. Bird is one of the few filmmakers to achieve major success across both animation and live action, collaborating with major studios including Pixar, The Walt Disney Company, Netflix, Paramount Pic- tures, and Skydance Animation. In animation, he is best known as