Sheffield, Berlin and on-line
Alpaca conference will explore algorithmic patterns in the creative arts, showcasing pattern-based work across music, textiles, dance and more.
Patterns are a kind of heritage algorithm, and so we will showcase both heritage and digital arts and crafts together. Despite the inclusion of contemporary digital arts, our focus will be fully on hands-on, human creativity and not artificial intelligence.
The event will showcase work across disciplines, e.g. weaving, braiding, juggling, live/creative coding, algorithmic music, and algorithmic choreography. It will feature talks, workshops, and performances, all exploring how we can explore beyond our imaginations through pattern-making.
The conference will take place over two weekends. You will be able to join all talks online.
The first weekend will focus on talks hosted in Sheffield UK, as part of the Alpaca Festival programme based there.
The second weekend will focus on on-line talks, with ‘watch parties’ in both Berlin and Sheffield.
The conference will be free to attend, and free registration will open soon.
Friday 12th September 2025
Below times are in UK time (GMT+1)
10am-4:30pm BST
Talks hosted as part of the Sheffield-based Alpaca Festival programme, streamed online.
Draft schedule – subject to change
Saturday 13th September 2025
Below times are in UK time (GMT+1)
1pm-4pm BST
Includes talk sessions hosted as part of the Sheffield-based Alpaca Festival programme, streamed online.
Draft schedule – subject to change
Friday 19th September 2025
Talks hosted online, with ‘watch parties’ in UdK Berlin and Pattern Club Sheffield.
Schedule TBA
Saturday 20th September 2025
Talks hosted online, with ‘watch parties’ in UdK Berlin and Pattern Club Sheffield.
Schedule TBA