Call for Papers
Open Source Forum 2026
26 Feb 2026
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) Open Source Forum is an exclusive event for Foundation members and invited guests to share ideas, insights, and experiences to drive the future of open source software across the motion picture and media industries.
Open Source Forum 2026 will be held on February 26 in Los Angeles for 100+ business and technical leaders. The theme of the event is “New Technologies Impacting Studios.”
While Open Source Forum is a hybrid event, all speakers must plan to present in-person. For sessions with multiple speakers, you must have at least one speaker who will be presenting in-person. All presentations will be recorded and posted publicly after the event.
We welcome talk submissions on any topic related to open-source software and new technologies for visual effects, animation, or digital content creation.
Talks should not be sales pitches or product promotions.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- AI and machine learning
- Virtual production and real-time
- New pipeline tools and technologies
- Computer graphics and imaging
- Immersive films
Call for Papers
25 Nov 2025
11 Jan 2026
CFP GUIDE
Please review our CFP Guide to answer many common questions before submitting.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
- CFP Close: Sunday, January 11 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (UTC-8)
- CFP Notifications: Tuesday, January 20
- Schedule Announced: Wednesday, January 21
- Event Date: Thursday, February 26
We welcome submissions on any topic related to open source software for visual effects, animation, or digital content creation. Talks should not be sales pitches or product promotions.
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