CG RAVE and the First CG WAVE Award, the Largest Computer Graphics Event in Moscow
On December 14–15, 2024, the CG RAVE conference will gather top professionals in the computer graphics (CG) industry for the fourth time at its venues. This event is co-organised by the HSE Art and Design School.
CG RAVE traditionally brings together CG industry professionals, students, employers, and enthusiasts passionate about visual effects, computer graphics, and animation. This year’s event features presentations and talks by top industry experts, an HR zone with job offers from leading companies in the field, an interactive section for hands-on learning experiences, and networking opportunities.
Conference Programme
‘The CG Rave platform showcases the portfolios and work of studios and 3D artists who are connected by a shared market and network. Here, you can find inspiration in the works of your fellow industry colleagues, as well as an opportunity for collaboration with qualified contractors, and for studios, a chance to discover promising juniors or established professionals. It seems this is exactly what everyone has been missing—a place where all the best works from different genres are available once a year to help us understand the industry's level and direction,’ said Alexey Kukharonok, Head of the CGI and VFX subject area at the HSE Art and Design School.
The CG RAVE conference has become a full-fledged festival for the ‘Animation, Illustration, Computer Graphics’ subject area at the HSE Art and Design School. The event consistently gathers around 3,000 attendees, including CG industry professionals, leading specialists in creative industries, newcomers to the field, and major brands. This year, public programme will feature speakers from Lesta Games, TRЁHMER, MainRoad Post, WATT Studio, Petrick, and other CG industry experts.
Additionally, the event will include an award ceremony for the winners of the CG WAVE industry award, for which applications can be submitted starting today.
CG RAVE is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the computer graphics industry, bringing together professionals and those just starting their careers. This year, we held CG RAVE in April, and the fact that registration closed a week before the event, due to capacity limitations, shows that the talks, presentations, and networking opportunities in an informal setting were something the industry needed.
This time, we are enhancing the programme with an important event for the industry—the first large-scale CG WAVE Award in computer graphics. There are 10 categories, and submissions are already open. Submit your projects for a chance to be selected by the jury to receive the CG WAVE statuette award,’ shared Elena Degtyaryova, one of the CG RAVE organisers.
Festival Zones
Booths and Networking Zone
An area where CG studios can connect with potential clients and employees.
HR and Job Board Zone
A space to learn about current vacancies and arrange interviews.
Interactive Zone
Guests can try out various professions hand-on. For example, they can wear a mock-up costume or become beta testers and provide feedback to game developers.
CG RAVE will take place on December 14–15, 2024, at the HSE Cultural Centre. Address: 11 Pokrovsky Bulvar, Moscow.