Call for Papers

Open Source Forum 2027

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Open Source Forum 2027

event date

18 Feb 2027

location

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 2027 will be held on February 18 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 
open, 39 days left
Call for Papers
Call opens at 12:00 AM

26 Oct 2026

Call closes at 11:59 PM

06 Dec 2026

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CFP GUIDE

Please review our CFP Guide to answer many common questions before submitting.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • CFP Close: Sunday, December 6, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (UTC-8)
  • CFP Notifications: Tuesday, December 15
  • Schedule Announced: Wednesday, December 16
  • Event Date: Thursday, February 18

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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