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Join AIGA Maine for the Maine Design Fest 2026 Conference, a full-day gathering of designers, creatives, and curious minds from across Maine and beyond. This year's theme, Curiosity, explores the questions, experiments, and unexpected paths that shape creative work, community, and culture.

Held at the Portland Museum of Art, the conference features inspiring talks, conversations, and opportunities to connect with fellow creatives at every stage of their careers. Speakers include Google Creative Lab designer Khyati Trehan; tastemaker Alexander Widener; multimedia artist Pame Chávez; the creative team behind Portland's professional soccer club, Hearts of Pine; and a panel discussing Maine's iconic poster tradition, Fifty Years of Common Ground, moderated by Amy Hausmann of the Maine Arts Commission.

Attendees will enjoy a full day of programming, including:
–Talks from nationally recognized designers, artists, and creative leaders
–Panel discussions and interviews 
–Networking with Maine's creative community 
–Lunch and refreshments
–A special Maine Design Fest swag experience

Whether you're looking to learn something new, meet your people, or spend a day immersed in creativity and design, this conference is for you.

Maine Design Fest is a weeklong, statewide celebration. For the latest schedule, speaker updates, and registration details, visit MaineDesignFest.com.

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Maine Design Fest '26: Curiosity Conference

Portland Museum of Art Osher Auditorium

Maine Design Fest '26: Curiosity Conference

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