Open Source Days – July 19-20, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA

Open Source Days 2026 – July 19–20, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA

Open Source Days 2026, hosted by the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF), brings together developers, technical artists, studio leaders, and open source contributors for two days of collaboration and learning focused on open source software for visual effects, animation, and digital content creation.

Taking place on July 19–20, 2026, in Los Angeles, California, the event highlights emerging technologies, industry best practices, and the growing role of open source across film, animation, gaming, and media production pipelines.

Designed for professionals and newcomers alike, Open Source Days features technical presentations, community discussions, and opportunities to connect with leaders shaping the future of open source in creative industries.

What to Expect at Open Source Days 2026

• Technical presentations from visual effects studios, animation companies, and software vendors
• Insights into emerging trends, workflows, and open source technologies
• Networking opportunities with developers, technical artists, engineers, and industry leaders
• Birds of a Feather sessions during SIGGRAPH focused on collaboration and community engagement
• Discussions on best practices and updates to popular open source projects

Open Source Days includes two main components:

• Open Source Days Main Program – July 19, 2026: A full day of presentations and discussions open to all attendees in Los Angeles.
• SIGGRAPH Birds of a Feather – July 20, 2026: A full day of open source community sessions held within SIGGRAPH. A SIGGRAPH badge is required to attend.

The event welcomes software engineers, pipeline engineers, technical directors, technical artists, executives, students, educators, and anyone interested in learning more about open source software and community collaboration.

Visit the official Open Source Days event page for registration details, speaker announcements, sponsorship opportunities, and updates.

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