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SUMMARY:VES Washington - World Art In Games
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of insight into the videogame making process with “World Art In Games”\, where all aspects of creating and designing environments\, assets and props for the games industry will be explored with a fantastic panel of professional artists. Come with your questions and enjoy a night with your fellow artists! \nPanelists: \n\nMatt Collins (Ripple Effect Studios\, Turn 10 Studios\, Microsoft\, Nintendo)\nJeryce Dianingana (Ripple Effect\, Cliffhanger\, Rocksteady\, Eidos\, Ubisoft)\nDavid Chan (Turn10\, Ubisoft\, Warner Bros\, Eidos)\nMatt Wright (Bad Robot Games\, Parallel Domain\, Amazon Games\, Turn10\, Valve)\nJosh Markham (Bungie\, Kiz Toys)\nShane Stoneman (Bungie\, Hi-Rez Studios\, Illfonic)\nEric Greenlief (Bungie\, TimeGate\, Double Helix\, Collective\, Realtime Interactive\, Engineering Animation Inc)\n\nThursday June 25th 2026\, 7pm-9pm \nVES Members please RSVP below. Non-members are also welcome\, please RSVP at washington@vesglobal.org \nAIE – Seattle Center\nArmory Suite 405\n305 Harrison Street\nSeattle\, WA \nCome join us in this exciting panel!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/world-art-in-games/
LOCATION:AIE\, Armory Building 4th Floor - 305 Harrison Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260625T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260625T220000
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SUMMARY:POWER UP × VES — PART 2:  AFTERWORK | Annecy Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:POWER UP × VES — PART 2:  AFTERWORK | Annecy Festival 2026\nAfter the talks\, the POWER UP × VES heads to the Le Pop rooftop for a post-conference meet-up! Keep the conversation flowing over a drink while enjoying a breathtaking view of Lake Annecy. Mix and mingle with VFX\, animation\, and gaming pros in a relaxed\, festive atmosphere and celebrate this second edition of POWER UP in Annecy! \nPART 2: AFTERWORK\nAfter the talks\, POWER UP × VES heads to the Pop Bar rooftop for a networking cocktail\, keep the conversation flowing over a drink while enjoying a breathtaking view of Lake Annecy! \nThis afterwork is generously co-sponsored by Lenovo and AMD. \n⏰ When? Thursday\, June 25th\, 2026 — 8:15 PM to 10:00 PM \n📍 Where? Le Pop – Rooftop\, 30 Avenue d’Albigny\, 74000 Annecy \n🪪 Access: Invitation only \nThis meet-up is an exclusive member perk. Consider this email your personal invitation. Only a handful of spots are reserved for VES members\, so confirm yours before they’re gone!\n[Confirm your attendance]
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/power-up-x-ves-rooftop-networking-cocktail-annecy-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Le Pop – Rooftop\, 30 Avenue d'Albigny\, Annecy\, 74000\, France
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
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SUMMARY:VES Georgia (Savannah) Summer BBQ + TieDye + Pool Party
DESCRIPTION:Fire Up the Summer with VES Georgia!\nGet ready for a one-of-a-kind afternoon with your VES Georgia family! Join us for a backyard Summer BBQ\, Tie-Dye party\, and pool hang hosted by our own grill-master Ed Mendez! \nSmoked brisket\, pulled pork\, veggie options\, sides\, and drinks all provided! Members get a VES t-shirt to tie-dye and take home. Want to cool off? Bring a swimsuit if you want to swim or float. Spouses\, significant others\, and kids are welcome! This is an event for the whole family and one you do not want to miss! \nRain or shine\, we will move the party inside if the weather is bad or too hot. \n📅 Saturday\, June 27th 📅\n⏰ 2pm – 5pm ⏰\n137 Summer Winds Drive\nSavannah\, GA 31410 (Whitemarsh Island) \nPlease direct any questions and RSVP to georgia@vesglobal.org
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-georgia-savannah-summer-bbq-tiedye-pool-party/
LOCATION:137 Summer Winds Drive\, Savannah\, GA 31410 (Whitemarsh Island)\, 137 Summer Winds Drive (Whitemarsh Island)\, Savannah\, 31410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
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SUMMARY:VES Members Receive 50% Discount Passes to Mundos Digitales (Spain)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members Receive 50% Discount on Mundos Digitales Passes* \nNow in its 25th edition\, Mundos Digitales is one of Europe’s leading international congresses for animation\, visual effects\, new media and digital technologies. Held annually in A Coruña since 2002\, it brings together over 1\,500 professionals\, studios and students for three days of talks\, workshops and masterclasses\, a short film festival and a Job Fair. Studios such as Pixar\, Framestore\, Disney\, ILM\, DreamWorks and Weta Digital have taken part over the years\, making it a key meeting point where established and emerging talent connect\, collaborate and shape the future of the digital and audiovisual industry. \nRSVP below for your discounted registration code! (VES members must login to RSVP)\nThursday\, 9 July to Saturday\, 11 July 2026\nA Coruña\nSpain\nwww.mundosdigitales.org \nDirectors\, supervisors\, artists and studio leads from across the world gather for three days of talks\, screenings\, community and industry building – the kind of conversations that don’t happen over email. \n*This discount applies to new registrations only. No refunds will be issued for prior purchases. A limited number of discounted registrations are available on a first come first serve basis.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-members-receive-50-discount-on-mundos-digitales-spain/
LOCATION:Wellington
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260709T233000
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SUMMARY:VES & Friends Summer Mixer Berlin
DESCRIPTION:VES & Friends Summer Mixer  \nJoin us for a relaxed summer get-together – VES members\, their friends\, and anyone curious about the VES are all welcome. \nWhether you’re already part of the VES\, thinking about joining\, or just up for a cold drink\, come along. It’s a great summer outing to meet people\, ask questions\, or simply enjoy the evening with us. Just good company\, hopefully sunshine\, and a proper Kotti Bar. \nIn case of rain\, we’ll move indoors. \nPlease RSVP below to help us plan accordingly. \nThursday\, July 9th\, 2026\nStarting at 7.30pm – find the tables with VES logo and/or familiar faces.\n@ Roter Rabe Berlin\nKottbusser Str. 13\, 10999 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg \nGoogle Maps
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-friends-summer-mixer-berlin/
LOCATION:Roter Rabe\, Kotbusser Str. 13\, Berlin\, 10999
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260709T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260709T233000
DTSTAMP:20260621T101941
CREATED:20260612T195607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T205832Z
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SUMMARY:VES & Friends Summer Mixer Stuttgart
DESCRIPTION:VES & Friends Summer Mixer  \nJoin us for a relaxed summer get-together – VES members\, their friends\, and anyone curious about the VES are all welcome. \nWhether you’re already part of the VES\, thinking about joining\, or just up for a cold drink and a good pretzel\, come along. It’s a great summer outing to meet people\, ask questions\, or simply enjoy the evening with us. Just good company\, hopefully sunshine\, and a proper Brauhaus. \nIn case of rain\, we’ll move indoors. \nPlease RSVP below to help us plan accordingly. \nThursday\, July 9th\, 2026\nStarting at 8.00pm – find the tables with VES logo and/or familiar faces.\n@ Nesenbach Brauhaus\nDorotheenstraße 6\, 70173 Stuttgart \nGoogle Maps
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-friends-summer-mixer-stuttgart/
LOCATION:Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T120000
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CREATED:20260617T181547Z
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SUMMARY:Don’t Miss This Exclusive BorisFX Training for VES Oregon Members!
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss This Exclusive BorisFX Training for VES Oregon Members!\n  \nJoin Ben Brownlee\, Director of Content at BorisFX\, for an exclusive training session designed for VES Oregon members. Get the latest updates on tools you already know and love\, like Silhouette and Mocha Pro\, and discover powerful\, new time-saving paint and masking tools just released. The session will conclude with a live Q&A\, giving you direct access to expert insights. \n  \nSaturday\, July 11th\, 2026\, 9:00 AM PT\nLocation: Online via Zoom \n  \nThis is a member-only benefit\, so don’t miss out! \nVES Members – Please\, RSVP below to access Zoom link for the event.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/dont-miss-this-exclusive-borisfx-training-for-ves-oregon-members/
LOCATION:https://vesglobal.org/event/dont-miss-this-exclusive-borisfx-training-for-ves-oregon-members/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000
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CREATED:20260607T180324Z
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SUMMARY:VES Georgia (Atlanta) Tie Dye Meet Up - July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tie-Dye & Taps with VES Georgia!\nJoin VES Georgia for a fun afternoon at Awkward Brewing in Fayetteville\, GA on Saturday\, July 18th\, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM (or longer)! \nVES Georgia members will receive a free white VES Georgia t-shirt\, and if you’d like to tie-dye it\, there will be a team on-site to help for just $15\, which includes a free beer. Not a member and want to tie-dye? No problem. Bring a white t-shirt or purchase one of Awkward’s branded tees to join in on the fun for the same $15 price. \nThere’ll also be a taco truck on-site\, so you won’t have to go far if hunger strikes.\nAll are welcome\, so bring your friends\, family\, or anyone curious about the VES community. Come hang\, create\, and connect! \n📅 Saturday\, July 18th 📅\n⏰ 3pm – 8pm (or longer!) ⏰\n📍 Awkward Brewing 📍\n250 Lee St\nFayetteville\, GA 30214 \nPlease direct any questions and RSVP to georgia@vesglobal.org
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-georgia-atlanta-tie-dye-event-july-2026/
LOCATION:Awkward Brewing\, 250 Lee St\, Fayetteville\, GA\, 30214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260621T101941
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SUMMARY:VES Member FREE Discover or US $50 Off Higher Level Passes for SIGGRAPH 2026 (Los Angeles)
DESCRIPTION:SIGGRAPH 2026 invites a limited number of VES members to take $50 USD off any registration level\, or enjoy a complimentary Discover pass.* \nFREE or discounted registration code! (VES members must login to see discount code below)\nSunday\, 19 July to Thursday\, 23 July 2026\nLos Angeles Convention Center\n1201 South Figueroa St.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90015\nClick here for a map \n*These discounts apply to new registrations only. No refunds will be issued for prior purchases. A limited number of free and discounted registrations are available on a first come first serve basis. Members of both VES and SIGGRAPH do not receive both discounts.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-member-free-discover-or-us-50-off-higher-level-passes-for-siggraph-2026-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Convention Center\, 1201 S Figueroa St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="VES HQ":MAILTO:info@vesglobal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T101941
CREATED:20260612T001224Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire the Next Generation of VFX Creatives – Volunteer with VES Oregon!
DESCRIPTION:Inspire the Next Generation of VFX Creatives – Volunteer with VES Oregon!\nWould you like to spend a couple of hours giving back to the creative community—without any extra prep? \nVES Oregon\, in partnership with the Portland Area Career Technical Education Consortium (PACTEC)\, is hosting a casual\, interactive session with high school Art and Digital Media educators. This is your chance to share your journey\, answer questions\, and help teachers better prepare their students for careers in visual effects. \nWhy join? \n\nMake a direct impact on the next generation of VFX artists.\nNo preparation needed—one of our VES Board Members will moderate the conversation.\nOptional: bring a few pieces of your work to showcase and spark inspiration!\nThink back to your own early arts education—what advice or stories from an industry professional would have shaped your career?\n\n  \nThursday\, July 23rd\, 1–3 PM\nLocation: PCC Rock Creek Event Center\nBuilding 9\, 17705 NW Springville Rd\, Portland\, OR 97229\n \nYour insights could be the spark that inspires a future visual effects artist. \nPlease RSVP by July 1st if you’d like to participate.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/inspire-the-next-generation-of-vfx-creatives-volunteer-with-ves-oregon/
LOCATION:PCC Rock Creek Event Center\, Building 9\, 17705 NW Springville Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T230000
DTSTAMP:20260621T101941
CREATED:20260612T184728Z
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SUMMARY:VES & Friends Summer Mixer Munich
DESCRIPTION:VES & Friends Summer Mixer  \nJoin us for a relaxed summer get-together – VES members\, their friends\, and anyone curious about the VES are all welcome. \nWhether you’re already part of the VES\, thinking about joining\, or just up for a cold drink and a good pretzel\, come along. It’s a great summer outing to meet people\, ask questions\, or simply enjoy the evening with us. Just good company\, hopefully sunshine\, and a proper Biergarten. \nIn case of rain\, we’ll move indoors. \nPlease RSVP below to help us plan accordingly. \nThursday\, July 30th\, 2026\nStarting at 7pm – find the tables with VES logo and/or familiar faces.\n@ Park Café München\nSophienstraße 7\, 80333 München\nGoogle Maps
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-friends-summer-mixer-munich/
LOCATION:Park Cafe München\, Sophienstraße 7\, Munich\, 80333\, Germany
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