ATLAS FESTIVAL

Atlas Festival Returns for Its Fifth Edition — May 8th in Lisbon

Atlas – Animation, Visual Effects & Gaming Festival is back for its highly anticipated fifth edition, taking place on May 8th at ETIC (School of Technologies, Innovation and Creation) in Lisbon.

With a mission to bring together global talent across animation, visual effects, and gaming, Atlas continues to spotlight Portugal’s outstanding creative professionals—those shaping both the national landscape and the international industry.

Organized by Dialogue Creative Studio in collaboration with ETIC, the festival stands as a dynamic annual meeting point for artists, studios, students, and industry leaders. Atlas is more than an event—it is a platform for meaningful exchange, fostering collaboration, strengthening educational pathways, and opening doors for the next generation of talent. Through talks, discussions, and networking opportunities, the festival encourages critical conversations about training, careers, and the future of the industry.

2026 Featured Speakers

This year’s edition welcomes an exciting lineup of renowned studios and industry professionals:

• Studio Kimchi
• Grandpa Studio
• Vitaliy Havrylyuk
• BAP Animation
• Miguel Rato
  Together, they will share insights, experiences, and perspectives from the forefront of animation, VFX, and gaming.

Join us in Lisbon for a day dedicated to creativity, innovation, and connection.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

School of Innovation and Creation Technologies (ETIC), 20 D Nº Rua Dom Luís I, Lisboa, Portugal

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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