Pictoplasma Berlin 2026 Conference Focuses on Character-Driven Storytelling

The 22nd edition of Pictoplasma Berlin, running from May 7 to 9, 2026, will be streamed live and feature lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and screenings. Founded in Berlin in 1999, this conference connects creatives across illustration, animation, design, gaming, and emerging media. Speakers include Christoph Niemann, Conor Kehelly, Gemma Correll, Jack Sachs, and Karlotta Freier. Tickets are currently available for purchase. The event emphasizes how characters shape emotion, identity, and meaning through storytelling. Pictoplasma also publishes the Tomorrow’s Talent 5 book, showcasing over 60 artists across 276 pages in a larger format. Additionally, the 2025 Photo Awards recognized five winners, twenty shortlisted photographers, and two hundred images. A weekly newsletter called the Secret Email Club shares links, open calls, and exclusive content.