SIGGRAPH 2026 Welcomes Computer Graphics Innovations With Real-World Impact

Annual conference returns to Los Angeles, accepting submissions for key programs.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:31pm

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SIGGRAPH, the premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, is preparing for its 53rd annual conference taking place in July 2026. The volunteer-driven event will unite passionate technical and creative minds looking to advance innovation and have a direct impact on real-world applications. The conference is now accepting submissions for many of its key programs, including Art Papers, Technical Papers, Real-Time Live!, Emerging Technologies, and more.

Why it matters

SIGGRAPH is a powerful platform for showcasing how computer graphics technologies are driving innovation across a wide range of fields, from robotics and astronomy to architecture, film, and gaming. The conference provides an opportunity for researchers, creators, and enthusiasts to connect, share knowledge, and spark new collaborations that can lead to transformative breakthroughs.

The details

SIGGRAPH 2026 will take place July 19-23 in Los Angeles, marking the conference's return to the city for the first time since 2023. The event is seeking submissions across many of its core programs, including Art Papers, Technical Papers, Real-Time Live!, Emerging Technologies, Production Sessions, and the Computer Animation Festival. The conference is particularly interested in advancements in areas like physical AI, robotics, computer vision, and gaming.

  • SIGGRAPH 2026 will take place July 19-23, 2026.
  • The next major submission deadline for the conference is February 10, 2026.

The players

Chris Redmann

Conference Chair for SIGGRAPH 2026.

Diana Arellano

Appointed as SIGGRAPH 2028 Conference Chair, leading the 55th conference in Vancouver in 2028.

Kristy Pron

SIGGRAPH 2027 Conference Chair, leading the event in Anaheim, California in 2027.

ACM SIGGRAPH

A special interest group within the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) that serves as an interdisciplinary community for members in research, technology, and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques.

SIGGRAPH

The world's leading annual interdisciplinary educational experience showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques.

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What they’re saying

“SIGGRAPH 2026 is a powerful reminder of how computer graphics technologies drive innovation across a vast range of fields.”

— Chris Redmann, Conference Chair

What’s next

SIGGRAPH 2026 is now accepting submissions for many of the conference's key programs, with the next major deadline closing on February 10, 2026.

The takeaway

SIGGRAPH 2026 will bring together the global community of computer graphics innovators to showcase breakthroughs that are transforming industries and sparking new collaborations, reinforcing the conference's role as a powerful platform for driving real-world impact through cutting-edge technology.