SIGGRAPH 2026

What this countdown tracks

The clock above counts down to SIGGRAPH 2026, the premier computer graphics and interactive techniques conference, scheduled for July 19-23, 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The technical programme opens the morning of July 19 at 09:00 PT.

About this event

SIGGRAPH is the flagship conference of ACM SIGGRAPH and the longest-running gathering of researchers, artists, and engineers working on computer graphics, animation, real-time rendering, neural rendering, simulation, and interactive techniques. It draws 12,000+ in-person attendees from film, games, research labs, and chip companies, with five days of Technical Papers, Real-Time Live!, Emerging Technologies, Production Sessions, Courses, and the Computer Animation Festival.

The 2026 edition arrives with neural rendering at scale, Gaussian splatting, USD / OpenUSD, and AI-driven content tools dominating the production conversation. NVIDIA, AMD, Apple, Pixar, Disney Animation, Industrial Light & Magic, Weta FX, and Epic Games anchor much of the technical programme. Jensen Huang's fireside chat is often a marquee draw.

What to expect

Technical Papers showcase the year's leading research in rendering, simulation, geometry processing, and AI-assisted content creation. Real-Time Live! is the cult-favourite Tuesday-evening competition where teams demonstrate cutting-edge real-time graphics live on stage. Production Sessions go behind the scenes on major film and game projects, and Emerging Technologies showcases experimental hardware and interaction.

Major industry talks from NVIDIA, AMD, Apple, Pixar, Disney, ILM, Weta, Epic, Unity, and Khronos Group anchor the schedule. Expect significant USD / Hydra ecosystem updates and a heavy AI / neural rendering presence.

Past editions

• SIGGRAPH 2025 (Vancouver) highlighted neural rendering at scale, NVIDIA's Project DGX Spark, Gaussian splatting workflows, and the latest USD / Hydra ecosystem updates.
• SIGGRAPH 2024 (Denver) featured the OpenUSD framework expansion and major neural rendering research breakthroughs.
• SIGGRAPH 2023 (Los Angeles) returned the conference to full in-person scale with strong real-time and AI programming.
• SIGGRAPH has been held annually since 1974.

How to watch

Selected keynotes and Real-Time Live! stream free on the ACM SIGGRAPH YouTube channel. Most Technical Papers and Production Sessions require an in-person or virtual registration. The opening typically runs at 09:00 PT on July 19, 2026, which is 12:00 ET, 17:00 BST, 18:00 CEST, 21:30 IST, and 01:00 JST on July 20. Real-Time Live! airs Tuesday evening Pacific time.

Related countdowns

SIGGRAPH shares the graphics and chip calendar with NVIDIA GTC 2026, Hot Chips 2026, AMD Advancing AI 2026, and Apple WWDC 2026.

FAQ

When does SIGGRAPH 2026 start? Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 09:00 PT, with the technical programme running through July 23. Where is SIGGRAPH 2026? Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. How can I watch SIGGRAPH 2026? Selected keynotes and Real-Time Live! stream on the ACM SIGGRAPH YouTube channel; full access requires registration via s2026.siggraph.org. What is Real-Time Live!? SIGGRAPH's signature Tuesday-evening competition showcasing live, real-time graphics demos on stage.