Type Thursday
Type Thursday brings type lovers together each month for drinks, talks, and a laid-back group critique to sharpen your letterforms. Hang with the community and get feedback on works in progress.
typethursday.orgGuide
Communities, Networks and Events for Typographers
<p>Letterforms evolve through conversation, practice, and shared curiosity. This overview brings together important communities and events that help typographers stay inspired and connected.</p>
Typography is shaped by more than letters on a page. It grows through conversations, shared knowledge, and the people who keep the craft alive. Whether you design typefaces, work with lettering, or simply care about the role of type in visual design, staying connected helps you expand your perspective and learn from others. This guide brings together communities, networks, and events that support typographers at every level.
In-Person Communities & Meetups
Creative Lunch Club
Creative Lunch Club is a global community for people working in the creative industries.
Whether you are a graphic designer, a photographer, a marketer, or a filmmaker, the Creative Lunch Club gives you the chance to regularly meet other creatives in your city for lunch.
creativelunchclub.comCreativeMornings
CreativeMornings is a global series of free, monthly morning talks that bring creatives together for coffee, inspiration, and good vibes.
creativemornings.comEvents & Conferences
Typographics
26-27 Jun 2026 · New York, NY, USA
Typographics 2026 is a design festival in New York City dedicated to typography, type design, and visual communication. The program includes talks, workshops, exhibitions, and community events that bring together designers, typographers, and type enthusiasts to explore the culture and craft of type.
2026.typographics.comNOW26 Conference
30 May 2026 · Paris, France
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.
typeparis.com/now26TypeCon
6-8 Aug 2026 · Chicago, IL, USA
TypeCon is a key conference for typographers, type designers, and graphic designers who are passionate about the craft of typography.
Organized by the Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA), it features talks, workshops, and panels that explore new trends, showcase expert insights, and bring together a global community of type enthusiasts.
typecon.comATypI Stanford
27-30 May 2026 · Stanford, CA, USA
ATypI 2026 Stanford gathers the global type community for a program spanning typography’s design, technology, and research. It honors a seminal digital type legacy while advancing inclusive, multilingual, cross‑platform innovation.
atypi.org/conferences-events/atypi-2026-stanfordFontstand International Typography Conference
date 2026 tba · The Hague, Netherlands
Fontstand International Typography Conference gathers type designers and typographers for workshops, talks, and discussions on type design and practice.
fontstand.com/conference/2025ATypI Sharjah
28–31 Oct 2026, · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
ATypI 2026 Sharjah is a global gathering of type and typography professionals featuring talks and activities across type design, visual communication, and publishing.
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I moved to Brussels a year and a half ago, from a small town, to pursue more photography opportunities. The Creative Lunch Club has been instrumental in helping me connect with other creatives and discover the wonders of this city. Sharing lunch with like-minded creatives has opened up new ideas and perspectives for me. The passion and energy from these gatherings never fail to inspire and motivate me.
Whitley Isa
Photographer, Brussels
I am an East London girl with a busy life and have found it hard to meet like-minded creatives but after only using the creativelunchclub once, I met one of my soul mates. Not only are we doing some collaborating with her being a singer and myself working in fashion and modelling which has all been really useful but we have also become best friends. Loved my experience and would highly recommend it for anyone that wants to network in the creative ares and you never know, you might meet your bestie too.
Amber Smith
Model and print designer, London
Thanks to Creative Lunch Club and their beautiful concept I regularly get to meet new creative people in Vienna every month.
Jolly Schwarz
Photographer, Vienna