28 & 29 August 2026 · Rotterdam

28 & 29 August 2026
· Rotterdam ·

IMPORTING TALENT · EXPORTING CREATIVITY

IMPORTING TALENT
EXPORTING CREATIVITY

Keynotes, live demos, portfolio reviews and an afterparty with world-renowned artists from film, games, fashion and entertainment

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  • 28/29 august

  • +20 international Speakers

  • 2 days

  • 28 august Annabel in Rotterdam

  • 29 august gathering in Rotterdam

  • Limited tickets

  • 28/29 august

  • +20 international Speakers

  • 2 days

  • 28 august Annabel in Rotterdam

  • 29 august gathering in Rotterdam

  • Limited tickets

  • 28/29 august

  • +20 international Speakers

  • 2 days

  • 28 august Annabel in Rotterdam

  • 29 august gathering in Rotterdam

  • Limited tickets

Meet the Lineup

View All Speakers!

Meet the artists, designers and founders shaping the future of film, games, fashion and entertainment.

WHAT IS CCF?

Creative Cargo Festival is a two-day gathering in Rotterdam for the people who craft stories from their imagination: concept artists, designers, illustrators, animators, musicians and storytellers from film, games, fashion and beyond.

The last few years, creatives have been told their craft is fading.

We think the opposite. Creative Cargo Festival is built around two questions:

How do we keep going?
And why do we keep going?
Two days to answer them together.


What to expect:
Day one is the festival: keynotes, live demos, portfolio reviews with world-renowned artists, Studios and more capped off with an afterparty.

Day two is the gathering, no stage, no programme, just Rotterdam,
good people and honest conversations. Local & International talent and voices, and the conversations that move creativity forward.

Creative Cargo Festival is a two-day gathering in Rotterdam for the people who craft stories from their imagination: concept artists, designers, illustrators, animators, musicians and storytellers from film, games, fashion and beyond.

The last few years, creatives have been told their craft is fading.

We think the opposite. Creative Cargo Festival is built around two questions:

How do we keep going?
And why do we keep going?
Two days to answer them together.


What to expect:
Day one is the festival: keynotes, live demos, portfolio reviews with world-renowned artists, Studios and more capped off with an afterparty.

Day two is the gathering, no stage, no programme, just Rotterdam,
good people and honest conversations. Local & International talent and voices, and the conversations that move creativity forward.


THE PROGRAMME

THE PROGRAMME


Day 1

August 28 · 2026

Day 1: Festival Day

11:00 · 20:00

How do we keep going?

A full day of keynotes, panels, portfolio reviews and workshops with world-renowned artists from film, games, fashion and entertainment. Followed by an afterparty at Annabel in Rotterdam.

Event details

Day 1

August 28 · 2026

Day 1: Festival Day

11:00 · 20:00

How do we keep going?

A full day of keynotes, panels, portfolio reviews and workshops with world-renowned artists from film, games, fashion and entertainment. Followed by an afterparty at Annabel in Rotterdam.

Event details

Day 1

August 28 · 2026

Day 1: Festival Day

11:00 · 20:00

How do we keep going?

A full day of keynotes, panels, portfolio reviews and workshops with world-renowned artists from film, games, fashion and entertainment. Followed by an afterparty at Annabel in Rotterdam.

Event details

Day 1

August 29 · 2026

Day 2: Creative Gathering

17:00 · 22:00

Connect & Celebrate

An informal evening gathering, no stage, no programme. Just Rotterdam, good people and honest conversations. Drinks, music and a shared love for creative work. Venue announced soon

more info soon

Day 1

August 29 · 2026

Day 2: Creative Gathering

17:00 · 22:00

Connect & Celebrate

An informal evening gathering to celebrate creativity. Speakers, students and makers come together over drinks, music and a shared love for the work. Venue announced soon.

more info soon

Day 1

August 29 · 2026

Day 2: Creative Gathering

17:00 · 22:00

Connect & Celebrate

An informal evening gathering, no stage, no programme. Just Rotterdam, good people and honest conversations. Drinks, music and a shared love for creative work. Venue announced soon

more info soon

Get tickets

Early Bird Student Ticket

€60

Full access to Festival Day (28 August), including drinks. Plus an invite to the Creative Gathering the next evening.

keynotes, Panels, Portfolio Reviews

Afterparty access

Creative Gathering (29 August)

Purchase Tickets

Early Bird Regular Ticket

€90

Full access to Festival Day (28 August), including drinks. Plus an invite to the Creative Gathering the next evening.

keynotes, panels, portfolio reviews

Afterparty access

Creative Gathering (29 August)

Purchase Tickets

What is Creative Cargo Festival?

Creative Cargo Festival (CCF) is a two-day creative festival in Rotterdam bringing together 20+ international artists from film, games, and animation. Day one is a full festival day of talks, panels, and portfolio reviews; day two is an informal evening gathering to celebrate creativity together. Our motto: Importing Talent · Exporting Creativity.

https://framer.link/isaacdsign

What types of tickets are available?

We offer Student (€75),and Regular (€100) tickets. All include the festival day, all keynotes and demos, drinks and afterparty access.

https://framer.link/isaacdsign

What is included in my ticket?

A festival ticket gives you full access to Day 1 at Annabel: all talks, panels, portfolio reviews, and the afterparty. Combi and VIP tickets also include entry to the Day 2 Creative Gathering

https://framer.link/isaacdsign

When and where does it take place?

Creative Cargo Festival takes place on 28 & 29 August 2026 in Rotterdam. Day 1 (28 August) is at Annabel, Rotterdam. Day 2 (29 August) is the Creative Gathering — venue announced soon.

https://framer.link/isaacdsign

Who are the speakers?

Our lineup features 20+ international artists, art directors, and creative leads from major film, game, and animation productions. You can see the full lineup on the Speakers page.

https://framer.link/isaacdsign

How can I become a sponsor or partner?

We offer a range of sponsor and partner packages for companies who want to connect with the creative industry and our audience. Reach out via info@creativecargofestival.com and we'll send you the sponsor deck.

https://framer.link/isaacdsign

What is Creative Cargo Festival?

Creative Cargo Festival (CCF) is a two-day creative festival in Rotterdam bringing together 20+ international artists from film, games, and animation. Day one is a full festival day of talks, panels, and portfolio reviews; day two is an informal evening gathering to celebrate creativity together. Our motto: Importing Talent · Exporting Creativity.

https://framer.link/isaacdsign

What types of tickets are available?

We offer Student (€75),and Regular (€100) tickets. All include the festival day, all keynotes and demos, drinks and afterparty access.

https://framer.link/isaacdsign

What is included in my ticket?

A festival ticket gives you full access to Day 1 at Annabel: all talks, panels, portfolio reviews, and the afterparty. Combi and VIP tickets also include entry to the Day 2 Creative Gathering

https://framer.link/isaacdsign

When and where does it take place?

Creative Cargo Festival takes place on 28 & 29 August 2026 in Rotterdam. Day 1 (28 August) is at Annabel, Rotterdam. Day 2 (29 August) is the Creative Gathering — venue announced soon.

https://framer.link/isaacdsign

Who are the speakers?

Our lineup features 20+ international artists, art directors, and creative leads from major film, game, and animation productions. You can see the full lineup on the Speakers page.

https://framer.link/isaacdsign

How can I become a sponsor or partner?

We offer a range of sponsor and partner packages for companies who want to connect with the creative industry and our audience. Reach out via info@creativecargofestival.com and we'll send you the sponsor deck.

https://framer.link/isaacdsign