Event Organisers

Concept101

Concept101 is a conference built by concept artists, for concept artists. No corporate fluff, no paywall. Just a full day of lectures, portfolio reviews, and networking, all wrapped up in a non-profit package. Tickets are free, which is honestly rare in this industry, and the whole thing runs on sponsors who show up onsite. The day itself is packed: 12 talks across two stages, about 30 speakers, and 1-on-1 portfolio reviews you can book at the booth. If you're trying to break in or level up, that's the move. And when the talks wrap, there's an afterparty at the same venue, so you can keep the conversations going without the awkward "where do we go now" shuffle. It was started by three working concept artists who wanted to give young creatives the opportunities that got lost during the pandemic. That energy still drives it. If you're into concept art and want to be around people who actually do this for a living, this is the spot. Just show up early if you want a portfolio review, becau…