Gold Sponsor

Maxon Computer GmbH is a developer for 3D graphics software, offering professional 3D modeling, painting, animation, and rendering solutions. Maxon's product line is centered around its core applications Cinema 4D, a leading animation package for media production, and BodyPaint 3D, its pioneering 3D painting package. These award-winning applications are renowned for their ease of use, quick workflow, fast rendering and Maxon makes powerful, yet approachable software solutions for content creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects and visualization. Maxon’s innovative product portfolio helps artists supercharge their creative workflows. Its product lines include the award-winning Cinema 4D suite of 3D modeling, simulation and animation technology, the diverse Red Giant lineup of revolutionary editing, motion design and filmmaking tools, and the high-end production, blazingly fast Redshift rendering solutions. Maxon’s team is comprised of fun, passionate people who believe in building and empowering a successful artistic community. From its popular, inclusive events to its free Cineversity educational resources, Maxon recognizes that developing strong connections with creatives and fostering their professional growth is integral to Maxon’s ability to stay on top of industry trends and better serve customers. Maxon is part of the Nemetschek Group.

Gold Sponsor

Wacom’s vision is to bring people and technology closer together through natural
interface technologies. This has made it the world’s leading manufacturer of
interactive pen tablets and displays as well as of digital styli and solutions for saving
and processing digital signatures. Wacom’s intuitive input devices have been used to
create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashion and designs
around the world. The advanced technology provides business and home users with
their leading interface technology to express their personality.
Founded in 1983, Wacom is a global company based in Japan (Tokyo Stock
Exchange 6727) with subsidiaries and affiliate offices around the world to support
marketing and distribution in over 150 countries.

Silver Sponsor

Celsys,Inc. / Clip Studio Paint
Enjoy creating more. Clip Studio Paint is versatile graphics software, best suited for drawing and painting, to create a wide range of content. Its wealth of unique features helps to create anything from illustrations and comics, over manga and webtoons, to concept art and designs. This all-in-one software solution offers a wealth of drawing tools and is loved for its natural drawing feel by artists from around the world. Artists are free to draw on their favorite device, be it Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad or Samsung Galaxy devices. The latter comes with a free trial of up to 6 months!

Silver Sponsor

Founded in 2010, Huion is a professional manufacturer of digital graphic devices and supplier of digital ink solutions, main products include graphic tablets, digital displays, and e-signing devices. They have been used in digital illustrations, animation production, 3D modeling, teaching, paperless office, e-learning, etc. To bring digital ink solutions to more people around the world is Huion's vision. From chips to modules, from raw materials to end products, Huion designed and manufactured every product with passion and independence. With subsidiaries in over 70 countries and regions, Huion will carry on and provide digital ink solutions all around the world.

Silver Sponsor

Empower your creative dreams.
XP-PEN is a professional and reliable supplier of graphics tablets, pen display monitors, stylus pens, and more. Our team is committed to endless innovation with the goal of bringing every artist into the digital age with tools and technology to suit their individual needs. Now we have built our world-level reputation in digital art, photo editing, 2D/3D design, art education, e-signature, etc. XP-PEN will continue to enhance its product capability and provide its users all over the world with more timely, efficient, and customer-oriented service and support.

Bronze Sponsor

Bring breathtaking scenes and characters to life for film, TV, and games. The Media & Entertainment Collection includes all of the tools you need to build a powerful and scalable 3D animation pipeline for complex simulations, effects, and rendering.

Media Partner

ArtStation is a community that was shaped with the goal of empowering artists and creating opportunities for success. Having your portfolio on ArtStation is standard for recruiters to be able to find you. Take advantage of additional features, such as the ArtStation Marketplace to buy and sell digital products, level up your knowledge with ArtStation Learning, host your website, and much more!

Media Partner

Entertainment is a highly collaborative medium, with some roles more recognised and celebrated than others. Concept artists have had their hand in the success of films for decades and even more so with the growth of movie and video game franchises. And yet, little has been done to afford these unsung heroes their rightful spot among the award shows, articles, and interviews. Concept Art Association is an organization committed to elevating and raising the profile of concept artists, their art and their involvement in the entertainment industries. Their community - focused events include monthly drink & draws and educational panels - featuring some of the leaders of the field - along with members - only mentorship programs, networking and portfolio events. Membership also includes award show voting and an exclusive job board. At the heart of the Concept Art Association is the Concept Art Awards, an annual awards show where professional, independent, and student excellence is awarded across all facets of the entertainment art industries, along with Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Media Partner

Digital Agency Network (DAN) focuses on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, business support and exploration. DAN is a global network of carefully selected, highly talented, independently operated marketing & advertising agencies with digital DNA. DAN’s mission is to support member agencies’ businesses and enhance the intelligence, expertise, reach and effectiveness of the members through knowledge sharing and collaboration. Today, there are more than 2,700+ DAN member agencies operating in 90 cities worldwide. All member agencies are amongst the market leaders in their respective countries in terms of creativity, with an impressive portfolio of campaigns and awards.

Media Partner

London ACM SIGGRAPH is a non-profit organisation comprised of volunteers working in the computer graphics industry in London. As a chapter of the ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics (SIGGRAPH), our goal is to bring exciting relevant events to our local industry in London and now also worldwide. We are run by a dedicated team, all of whom work within the industry. We believe in free sharing of knowledge therefore all our events are free of charge for everyone.

Media Partner

Create art, together. Spark your creativity, improve skills and brainstorm with other artists on a shared canvas in real-time. Our browser-based collaboration platform allows you to draw and paint with other people as if you were in the same room. Magma Studio always autosaves your work, works on all devices and does not require installation — just open your browser and enjoy the power of instant creativity with artists, teams and studios all around the world.