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TECHTALKS on November 3, 2025, at Das Gutbrod

The TechTalks Stuttgart present technical topics from the fields of visual effects (VFX) and animation for scientists, creative professionals, students and the interested public. After the keynote speeches, people can spontaneously take to the microphone on their own behalf. The next event will take place on November 3, 2025 at 18:00 CET at Das Gutbrod, Friedrichstr. 10, 70174 Stuttgart.

Admission is free! Please register in advance at contact@amcrs.de. Please note: The event is not hybrid, but will be recorded and available at YouTube afterwards.

Program Schedule:

“Node-basiertes 2.5D Rendering“ | Michael Weigl, Student Technical Directing at Animationsinstitut
Michael Weigl presents a stylized rendering framework that was developed as part of a research project and several animation productions. The prototype of this framework was implemented as a node-based toolset within Blender’s “Geometry Nodes.” The goal is to enable new, complex visual styles – both graphic and painterly – in open-source software. The framework includes, among other things, lighting nodes, algorithms for vectorization, tracking functions, as well as a novel 2.5D layer management logic that allows abstract image operations directly within the rendering process. Together with the native functions of Blender’s “Grease Pencil” engine, this enables innovative workflows that combine 2D and 3D within a single context, thus making it possible to intuitively integrate painterly techniques into a 3D production.

“Hybrid Cloud Rendering“ | Holger Schönberger, Royal Render
We will explore how the combination of local infrastructure and the flexibility of the cloud can change your rendering workflows. From accelerating production to scaling resources according to demand, hybrid cloud solutions offer the best of both worlds: efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness. Let us embark on this journey together and discover how you can overcome your creative challenges faster and more intelligently.

Infoflyer (PDF)

TechTalks Stuttgart is an initiative of the following institutions: Animation Media Creators Region Stuttgart | MFG Baden-Württemberg | Film Commission Region Stuttgart | Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart | Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg | Animationsinstitut

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Open Stage Games BW, September 24, 2025

Whether independent developer studios or large publishers, recent graduates or recruiters looking for artists and graphic designers – the diverse players in the games industry have the opportunity to exchange ideas at Open Stage Games BW. The open stage character also gives everyone the opportunity to bring their concerns to the stage.

The next Open Stage Games BW will take place on September 24, 2025 from 19:00 to 22:00 CET in Karlsruhe (Alte Hackerei, Alter Schlachthof 11a, 76131 Karlsruhe).

Part of the program is an impulse talk from the games industry: Dominik Schön, kaleidoscube GmbH, will share his experiences with the Indie Arena Booth and the Business Area at Gamescom 2025.

Dominik Schön at Gamescom
(all photos: THE LÄND @ Gamescom 2025 (c) Tobias Vollmer)
State Secretary Dr. Patrick Rapp and MFG Managing Director Carl Bergengruen at the Kaleidoscube booth in the Indie Area
The Kaleidoscube team at the THE LÄND joint booth

After the talk, the stage will – as always – be open to everyone. Do you have a topic, or would you like to present yourself, your team, or your project? Feel free to decide spontaneously during the event and simply sign up on site.

During the networking session that follows, you can connect over drinks and snacks, showcase your games, and exchange ideas.

Target group: Cultural and creative professionals, founders, freelancers, and small business owners from the games sector as well as the wider cultural and creative industries.

Participation is free of charge. Registration is required by September 23. More information and registration here

The Open Stage Games BW is jointly organized by MFG Baden-Württemberg, game Baden-Württemberg, CyberForum, the K³ Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaftsbüro Karlsruhe, and the Film Commission Region Stuttgart, and is funded by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg

Games BW: https://games-bw.mfg.de/

Source: MFG Baden-Württemberg