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Join Kristy Pron, Conference Chair for SIGGRAPH 2027, alongside program chairs Nathan Matsuda and Veronica Orvalho, for a conversation about reimagining SIGGRAPH 2027, the expanding impact of computer graphics across industries, and why collaboration between research, industry, and creative practice matters more than ever. The episode also explores AI, emerging areas of innovation, and how the community can help shape the future of the conference through ideas, submissions, and participation. 🎧 Listen now: blog.siggraph.org/2026/10/siggra…

📢 Are you a SIGGRAPH PSCC board member? Applications are now open for event grants and close on November 2nd so get don’t delay! Apply at: bit.ly/4eeUbL1. Need a hand writing an engaging grant? Check out our parameters and tips here bit.ly/4B7xD8M

🎙️ What does a lifetime of service to the ACM SIGGRAPH community look like? In Episode 108 of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, 2026 ACM SIGGRAPH Outstanding Service Award recipient David Spoelstra joins Barb Helfer, ACM SIGGRAPH Membership and Communications Committee Chair, to reflect on his journey from conference participant to longtime volunteer leader. Hear Dave share lessons from his years of involvement and what service to the SIGGRAPH community means to him. 🎧 Listen to the latest episode on the ACM SIGGRAPH Blog: blog.siggraph.org/2026/09/siggra… Images courtesy of David Spoelstra, Barb Helfer, and ACM SIGGRAPH.

📢 Are you a SIGGRAPH PSCC board member? Applications are now open for event grants and close on November 2nd so get don’t delay! Apply at: bit.ly/4eeUbL1. Need a hand writing an engaging grant? Check out our parameters and tips here bit.ly/4B7xD8M

The creativity and technical achievements showcased at SIGGRAPH 2026 continue to inspire. From standout works in animation and digital art to advances in research and emerging technologies, this year's award winners demonstrated the many ways our community is pushing computer graphics and interactive techniques forward. Celebrate their achievements and revisit the winning work on the ACM SIGGRAPH Blog: blog.siggraph.org/2026/09/excell… Photo by Jared Kuvent © 2026 ACM SIGGRAPH.

Computer graphics doesn’t stay in one lane. Neither do we. AI. Robotics. Digital twins. Immersive media. Real-time rendering. Visual storytelling. Digital artistry. The #SIGGRAPH2027 website is live. See where the conversation is headed. → s2027.siggraph.org

The future of computer graphics is shaped by the people asking the biggest questions today. Meet Markus Gross, Ran Huang, and Andrea Vedaldi, the keynote speakers set to share their perspectives on visual computing, AI, graphics technology, and innovation at SIGGRAPH Asia 2026. 🔗 blog.siggraph.org/2026/09/meet-t… #SIGGRAPHAsia2026 #ComputerGraphics #AI #VisualComputing

🌟 A legend in computer graphics takes the spotlight. At SIGGRAPH 2026, Don Greenberg shared insights from a career that has influenced generations of researchers, educators, and industry leaders. Read the recap from the ACM SIGGRAPH Pioneers session and celebration. 🔗 blog.siggraph.org/2026/09/pionee…

A recent article from WIRED examines why some researchers inside leading AI labs are increasingly concerned about rapid advances in AI capabilities, including the potential risks of systems that can improve themselves. 🔗 Read the article and join the conversation: wired.com/story/why-so-m…

Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Innovation Center, a hub for robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced automation research, has earned LEED Platinum Certification for its sustainable design and construction. Fewer than 5% of LEED-certified research buildings achieve this distinction. 🔗 Read the full story: cmu.edu/news/stories/a…

The best SOIREE of the year is back! Hosted by the ACM SIGGRAPH Education Committee, the Symposium on Innovation, Research & Experiences in Education (SOIREE) provides a space for computer graphics educators to share ideas, discuss challenges, explore emerging technologies, and learn from one another. From AI in the classroom to storytelling, real-time graphics, and curriculum innovation, the conversations help shape the future of CG education. 🔗 blog.siggraph.org/2026/09/the-be…

🔭 Before there was the Hubble Space Telescope, there was Nancy Grace Roman. Known as the "Mother of Hubble," Roman helped shape the future of space-based astronomy during her time as NASA's first chief of astronomy. Today, her legacy continues to inspire new generations of scientists and explorers. Read more: nature.com/articles/d4158…

📣🛫 Are you a SIGGRAPH member looking to attend SIGGRAPH Asia? The 2026 Opportunity Travel Grant are open! Applications for the grant will be open until September 18th with grant acceptances announced September 30th. For eligibility requirements and more visit: bit.ly/3UKdMMd

👽🎬 Alien creatures, high-speed chases, motion capture, and visual effects? Count us in. Go behind the scenes of "HOPE" as director Na Hong-jin shares how the film's creatures were designed and brought to life through VFX and motion capture performances by Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender. beforesandafters.com/2026/09/10/hop…

Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the creative landscape, raising important questions about copyright, ownership, and the future of human creativity. A recent article in The Hollywood Reporter explores proposed legislation that would limit copyright protections for certain AI-generated works and require clearer labeling of AI-created content. 🔗 Read more: hollywoodreporter.com/business/busin…

📣🛫 Are you a SIGGRAPH member looking to attend SIGGRAPH Asia? The 2026 Opportunity Travel Grant are open! Applications for the grant will be open until September 18th with grant acceptances announced September 30th. For eligibility requirements and more visit: bit.ly/3UKdMMd

What happens when you put emerging CG professionals in a room with people who have been there? The Early Career Development Committee (ECDC) brings the two together through career sessions, mentoring, resume and reel reviews, and more. Get a look at ECDC in action at SIGGRAPH 2026 → blog.siggraph.org/2026/08/3-cg-p…

What if the future of spaceflight isn’t about sending more things into orbit, but figuring out how to bring them back? Robotic rescue missions are opening up new possibilities for more sustainable spaceflight, from cleaning up orbital debris to extending the life of spacecraft. MIT Media Lab’s Danielle Wood explores what this could mean for the future of space exploration. 🚀 Read more → media.mit.edu/articles/robot…

Ready to help shape the future of SIGGRAPH? Applications are open for the SIGGRAPH 2029 Conference Chair. Bring your vision, lead the team, and help shape the experience for thousands of attendees. Apply by 21 September: siggraph.org/inside-siggrap… Photo by Cabe Tejeda © 2026 ACM SIGGRAPH.

What comes after Large Language Models (LLMs)? According to MIT Technology Review, the answer might be… better LLMs. Meet “LLMs+” — the push toward models that are cheaper, more efficient, more reliable, and capable of working through increasingly complex problems. See what could define AI’s next chapter: technologyreview.com/2026/04/21/113…