DESIGN (AUT) Stefan Sagmeister is one of the most influential designers of our time, connecting design with life’s bigger questions.
GRAPHIC DESIGN (IRL) Annie Atkins is a graphic artist known for creating iconic film props for directors like Wes Anderson and Steven Spielberg.
ART & DESIGN (CAN) Montreal-based designer and director Gab Bois creates distinctive, surreal work blending playful imagination with absurd visuals.
MOTION DESIGN (UK) FutureDeluxe is a global creative studio blending design and technology to craft innovative, emotive visual worlds.
DESIGN (USA) Anton & Irene are Brooklyn-based designers known for bold, award-winning work for Spotify, IKEA, and The Met.
DESIGN (UK) Fluoro® is a London-based independent creative studio building culture-led brand worlds at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and execution for forward-thinking global brands.
TYPOGRAPHY (GER) Dinamo is a type design team offering retail and bespoke typefaces, design tools, research, and consultancy.
DESIGN (GER) the thing Magazine is an independent digital platform for critical journalism on design, trends, and aesthetics.
MOTION & 3D (UK) The Mill is a global creative studio specializing in motion, 3D, and animated storytelling for brands.
ADVERTISING (GER) DOJO is a Berlin-based creative agency founded by Dominic Czaja, known for provocative, headline-driven campaigns.
DESIGN (NED) Sander Plug is a Dutch director, photographer, and designer known for his minimal, idea-driven visual style.
CULTURE (FRA & GER) Tracks is a show about countercultures, which airs on the European culture channel ARTE.
FILM (DE) EASYdoesit is a creative video production company creating award-winning concepts for commercials, music videos, hybrid and full AI campaigns.
GRAPHIC DESIGN (GRC) Beetroot is an award-winning design studio known for bold identities, campaigns, and visual systems shaped by strong storytelling.
DESIGN (GEO) Holy Motors is a holistic design agency on a mission to build sacred brands from 0.
DESIGN (GER) ST. ROBO is a Berlin-based studio creating innovative visual experiences at the intersection of music and brands.
ART (GER & NED) Anne and Stefanie explore death as an overlooked design frontier –blending grief, art, and innovation to rethink how we remember, mourn, and say goodbye.
ILLUSTRATION (AUS) Gemma O'Brien is an Australian artist known for her bold hand-painted murals and lettering.
3D & MOTION (GER) ROCANI is a creative innovation studio for digital experiences across screens, spaces, and extended realities.
PHOTOGRAPHY (UK) Allan Dransfield is a photographer and visual artist based in Łódź, Poland, exploring global connections through collected imagery and objects.
GRAPHIC DESIGN (UKR) Anna Kulachek is a Ukrainian-born, New York–based graphic designer and art director, known for her work with MoMA, Nike, Apple, Prada, and Valentino.
CREATIVE BUSINESS (GER) Vanessa is a Berlin-based consultant helping creatives gain clarity and confidence in their business.
CGI (ESP) NotReal is a design-driven creative studio focused on art direction, CGI & animation with offices in Madrid and Buenos Aires.
DESIGN (AUT) HFA–Studio is a Vienna-based design studio driven by ideas, empathy, and cultural insight.
OPEN CALL Become a Speaker at Forward Festival 2026!
SIDE EVENT Connect with other creatives while lunching!
OPEN CALL This is your chance to be part of the Forward Festival EXPO area!
CITY GUIDE Explore our curated guide through the city of Berlin, tailored for the creatively curious!
APPLY NOW! Join the Forward Festival team and help us make the event an unforgettable experience for everyone.
HAPPENING The Moon Exhibition is a virtual gallery for any creative discipline you can imagine.
HAPPENING Meet like-minded creatives and build new connections & friends for a lifetime!
SIDE EVENT Take a behind-the-scenes look at Berlins top creative studios on an exclusive tour!
SIDE EVENT We’re bringing the community together for a night full of creative energy!
SIDE EVENT Join the community for a vibrant night celebrating creativity and collaboration.
STAY TUNED New program highlights are dropping regularly!
