The First Edition of SODA Sorrento Digital Art Festival

At the end of March 2026, the first edition of the SODA Sorrento Digital Art Festival took place in Sorrento, Italy, marking a new international event dedicated to digital art, architecture, design, and creative technology. The festival was held on March 27–28 at the historic Teatro Tasso in the heart of the city.

The event brought together digital artists, architects, designers, and creative professionals for two days of talks, networking, portfolio reviews, and discussions about the future of digital art and creative industries. The festival was conceived as a platform to connect the international digital art community and create a new cultural hub for digital creativity in Southern Italy.

According to the organizers, the first edition of the festival welcomed around 200 visitors, including artists, studio representatives, and professionals from the CGI, architecture, and digital design industries.

Speakers and Program

The festival featured 12 international speakers from different fields including digital art, motion design, architecture, and creative technology.

Among the speakers were:

• Patrick Vogel
• Domenico D'Alisa
• Cristina La Porta
• CommonPoint (Artur Tamiola & Bartosz Domiczek)
• Mahmoud Al Kawadri
• Nadia Monte
• Amin Farah
• Raffaele Micillo
• Antonio Spataro
• Sissy Trani
• Eugene Riecansky
• Gabriele Ricci
• Federico Biancullo

The program included artist talks, portfolio reviews for emerging artists, networking sessions, and a digital art battle, followed by a closing party at the end of the second day.

A New Event for the Digital Art Community

SODA was created with the goal of building a bridge between local Italian talent and the international digital art scene. The festival focused not only on artistic inspiration but also on real industry topics: workflow, creativity, career development, and the evolving role of technology in visual industries.

The event gathered well-known 3D artists, creative studios, and industry professionals, creating a strong networking environment and a friendly community atmosphere. Many attendees noted that the event felt more like a creative community meeting than a traditional conference — which made it especially valuable for networking and collaboration.

Location and Atmosphere

One of the most distinctive aspects of the festival was its location. Sorrento, overlooking the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, created a unique atmosphere for the event, combining historic Italian culture with modern digital art and technology. The idea behind the festival was to create a place where tradition and innovation meet, and where digital art can be presented in a cultural context rather than just a technical one.

First Edition Results and Future Plans

The first edition of SODA Sorrento Digital Art Festival can be considered a successful start for a new event in the digital art and archviz industry. With international speakers, professional audience, and strong community focus, the festival has the potential to become an important annual meeting point for digital artists and studios in Europe.

The organizers have already announced plans to continue the festival in 2027, aiming to grow the event, attract more international studios and artists, and further develop SODA as a major digital art event in Europe.

To learn more about the festival, visit the official website: SODA Sorrento Official Website