Feb 10, 2026
Q & A with Matteo Venanzio, Founder of the SODA Festival
At Kilograph, we recognize that creativity thrives when people come together. We are thrilled to announce our Senior 3D Artist, Matteo Venanzio, is launching a new event for the archviz and visualization community: the SODA Festival, taking place in Sorrento, Italy March 27-28. Addressing the challenges many visual artists face with today’s work from home and remote environments, Kilograph is proud to be a sponsor of the launch of this new community to bring artists closer, foster dialogue, and celebrate shared vision and innovation.Kilograph is proud to be a sponsor of the launch of this new community to bring artists closer, foster dialogue, and celebrate shared vision and innovation. -Keely Colcleugh, Founder, CEO of Kilograph What was the impetus for creating this festival?In a time where much of our work is done in isolation, community becomes more than networking, it’s a source of inspiration, learning, and collective growth.The desire to belong to a community has never been stronger. Artists and creators are seeking spaces where they can connect, exchange ideas, collaborate, and contribute to the future of the industry together. Who should be attending the festival?SODA Festival is for anyone in and around digital arts, from archviz and visualization to architecture, digital creation, and related creative fields. Students, emerging talents, experienced professionals, and studio founders are all welcome, united by a passion for creativity, visual communication, and the future of digital art. It’s not about titles and roles, and more about shared values: connection, collaboration, and growth. What will be happening?Over two full days, SODA Festival brings together a rich programme of talks, creative showcases, and curated experiences designed to inspire and connect. Featuring 12 international speakers from the worlds of digital art, architecture and technology, the festival offers sessions that explore how innovation is shaping the future of digital creativity. Attendees can expect a mix of talks and keynotes from leading voices in digital arts, along with portfolio reviews and hands-on opportunities for emerging talent. The festival also creates space for informal networking and spontaneous conversations, while the Digital Art Battle and the closing party bring energy, celebration, and a sense of community to the experience. While the official programme fills your days with learning and dialogue, the festival’s real value is in the human connections, the conversations between sessions, the shared insights, and the sense of creative community that only in-person gatherings can foster. Register for the SODA Festival