Upcoming conferences and events for Communication and Design
International events organized by third parties, with dates verified on their official websites. We can design your group's trip to any of them.
Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (FIL 2026, 40ª edición)
Guadalajara, Mexico · November 28 – December 6, 2026
The world's largest Spanish-language book fair, with professional days, academic activities, and Italy as guest of honor in 2026.
Networking: Trade fair with an exhibition floor: a space to make business contacts.
Students: FIL Joven program and professional registration for educators
Organizer: Universidad de Guadalajara
Colombiatex de las Américas 2027
Medellín, Colombia · January 19–21, 2027
Textile and supplies value-chain trade fair that brings together national and international exhibitors with buyers at Plaza Mayor.
Networking: Appointment platform for accredited buyers to schedule meetings with exhibitors.
Students: Special student ticket with proof of enrollment, through Plaza Mayor registration
Organizer: Inexmoda
77ª Berlinale – Festival Internacional de Cine de Berlín
Berlin, Germany · February 10–21, 2027
One of the world's three major film festivals, with a European film market and the Berlinale Talents program for emerging professionals.
Students: Berlinale Talents (February 12–17) for emerging filmmakers, by application
Organizer: Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin
42 Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara (FICG 42)
Guadalajara, Mexico · March 6–13, 2027
The leading film festival in Mexico and Ibero-America, organized by the University of Guadalajara, with industry and talent development programs.
Students: Talents Guadalajara program for emerging talent
Organizer: Universidad de Guadalajara
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Conferences, seminars and forums you can build into the trip
An academic mission for Communication, Journalism and Design can be built around an industry event. You choose the event, or we help you weigh the options; we design the itinerary and coordinate flights, lodging, transfers and complementary activities according to the services booked.
Gatherings on journalism, digital communication, branding and organizational communication.
Film, advertising, design or digital storytelling festivals, depending on their program and access conditions.
Opportunities to meet publishers, authors and illustrators and explore new formats.
Hands-on training in photography, audiovisual production, UX or storytelling.
Registration for each event depends on its organizers and their current terms. In the proposal, we spell out what the trip includes and which arrangements are handled by the event.
Visits that enrich the mission
In addition to the event, the agenda can include academic, corporate and institutional visits, subject to arrangement and availability:
- Media outlets and newsrooms
- Advertising agencies and design studios
- Audiovisual production companies
- Museums, galleries and cultural centers
- Universities and creative schools
Destinations we can quote
Bogotá and Medellín are hubs for media and creative industries. Buenos Aires, Barcelona, Madrid and Florence are inspiring destinations for design and culture. Each destination is evaluated based on the program's goals, dates and availability. If you're unsure, read how to choose the destination for an academic mission.
How we design your mission
- We listen to your idea: the event or topic, dates, group profile and approximate budget.
- We design the proposal: itinerary, services and alternatives.
- We present the trip to the faculty lead and the group, with a clear scope and terms.
- We coordinate bookings and registrations, with payment tracking.
- We support the experience as agreed.
Faculty lead the learning. We make the experience possible.
Related topics
- academic trip for communication students
- communication conference
- film and advertising festival
- journalism seminar
- academic trip for graphic design students
Does your program have a conference or seminar in mind?
Tell us which one, and we'll design a proposal so your group arrives well organized.