Curiosity is where it all begins.

Join AIGA Maine for the 2026 Design Fest Conference, a full-day gathering of designers, creatives, and thinkers from across Maine and beyond. This year’s theme, Curiosity, invites us to explore the questions, experiments, and unexpected paths that shape creative work and community.

Set at the Portland Museum of Art, the conference will feature a mix of talks, roundtables, and opportunities to connect with fellow creatives at every stage of their careers.

We’re also building in a little adventure: attendees will have the option to take a short trip to Bold Magazine Shop to pick up the first edition of the Maine Design Fest Zine.

Whether you’re looking to learn something new, meet your people, or simply spend a day immersed in design, this is for you.

This is a full day of inspiration at the PMA, with:

• Talks from designers, illustrators, and creative leaders
• Interactive roundtable discussions
• Networking with Maine’s creative community
• A special off-site zine pickup experience
• Lunch

More details, including our speaker lineup, will be announced soon.

The Fine Print:

Fees & sales tax: Registration service and processing fees are extra as applied by Eventbrite. For US transactions, service fees are 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket; payment processing is 2.9%. Sales tax is added on the gross ticket price based on Maine's tax rate of 5.5% for state sales. (Tax exempt status does not apply to individuals purchasing tickets.) See Eventbrite for other supported currencies and information. AIGA Maine appreciates your support and understanding.

Code of Conduct: By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the AIGA Code of Conduct, which outlines our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants.

Photography & Media Release: Photos and/or video may be taken at this event and shared on AIGA Maine’s website, social media channels, or other communications. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of the AIGA Maine team know when you arrive.