NOW26 Conference

NOW26 Conference is a celebration of typography featuring inspiring speakers from graphic, web and motion design, publishing, visual identity, communication, and type design, with talks, discussions, workshops and more.

date 2027 tba · Paris, France

NOW26 is a typography and design conference hosted by Type Paris, the Parisian center for type culture. Running in 2026, it brings together speakers from across graphic design, web design, motion design, publishing, and type design for a program that's as much about ideas as it is about craft.

The event takes place in Paris and stays true to the city's reputation for rigorous visual culture. Alongside talks, there are workshops and discussion formats that give attendees genuine access to speakers and peers — not just passive seat time.

NOW26 is a relatively intimate event compared to larger design festivals, which makes it a strong pick for designers who want to go deeper rather than wider. The mix of disciplines — from editorial design to motion and type — reflects how interconnected the field has become, and the Paris setting adds its own particular energy to the whole thing.

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