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02–03.10.2025 / Join a vibrant community of 1.500+ curious creatives from across industries as they connect, collaborate, and draw inspiration from the best minds in creativity at the.
Frankfurt
11.–12.06.2026

For the first time, Forward is coming to Frankfurt am Main on 11–12 June 2026, setting the stage for two days packed with fresh ideas, and creative energy. At the location of Massif E, international top-creatives will share unfiltered insights on how to turn ideas into action and make creativity thrive. Happening as part of World Design Capital 2026, Forward Frankfurt will shine a spotlight on the city’s vibrant creative pulse, featuring talks and encounters designed to spark bold thinking and unlock NEW PERSPECTIVES.

MIKE MEIRÉ

DESIGN (GER) Mike Meiré is a designer, art director, and co-founder of Meiré und Meiré, known for shaping brands like BMW, MINI, and Telekom.

JOHANNA JASKOWSKA

DIGITAL ART (FRA) As a pioneering digital artist, Johanna Jaskowska explores futuristic beauty through AR and innovative face filters.

BASE DESIGN

DESIGN (BEL) Base Design is an international network of creative studios located in Brussels, New York, Geneva, and Melbourne. From strategy to execution, Base Design crafts brands that are memorable – and crafted for good business.

STUDIO DUMBAR / DEPT®

MOTION DESIGN (NED) STUDIO DUMBAR/DEPT® is an international agency with a Dutch heritage, specializing in visual branding and motion.

ERIK KESSELS

ADVERTISING & ART (NED) Erik Kessels is a Dutch graphic designer, advertising manager, editor, collector, exhibition curator and artist.

OPENAI

AI & DESIGN (UK) Julia Hoffmann is Head of International Creative at OpenAI, where she is building a global creative studio across EMEA, APAC and LATAM.

MAH FERRAZ

FILM (BRA) Mah Ferraz is a multi-award-winning film editor and the co-founder of Church Edit, based in Los Angeles and New York.

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Creative Energy at Massif E

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Zeil 125, 60313 Frankfurt am Main

Forward Frankfurt premieres at Massif E, a reimagined cultural landmark in the heart of the city. Once home to the iconic E-Kinos, the venue is being transformed into a dynamic space where film, art, design, gastronomy, and culture converge. Blending cinematic heritage with a bold creative vision, Massif E captures the vibrant spirit of Frankfurt, making it the perfect stage for Forward Festival Frankfurt 2026.

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