Artists Meet Technicals 2026 Set for July 24 in Yokohama
The event addresses a gap in networking opportunities for technical artists, a growing but still niche role in game development, by providing a dedicated space for session review and community building.
Reporting from 1 sources: GameBusiness.jp.
Creek & River Co., Ltd. announced the technical artist exchange event Artists Meet Technicals 2026, to be held July 24 at World Beer Museum Yokohama on the final day of CEDEC 2026. The event, sponsored by SideFX, has a capacity of 150 and costs 6,000 yen (3,000 yen for students).
Creek & River Co., Ltd. will host Artists Meet Technicals 2026 on July 24 at World Beer Museum Yokohama in Landmark Plaza, Yokohama Minato Mirai. The gathering coincides with the final day of CEDEC 2026, one of Japan's largest game developer conferences. SideFX, developer of the 3D animation software Houdini, sponsors the event.
The annual event is designed for technical artists in the entertainment industry, primarily games, as well as students aiming to become TAs. Organizers note that while the TA role is gaining attention, its short history means few formal opportunities for information exchange exist. Capacity is capped at 150 on a first-come, first-served basis. Participation costs 6,000 yen, or 3,000 yen for students with a student ID.
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