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Circles Conference is a three day creative conference for designers, filmmakers, and creative leaders. Join hundreds of creatives from churches, agencies, nonprofits, startups, and global brands for inspiring keynote sessions, hands on workshops, and meaningful connections. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, grow your career, or build lasting relationships with other creatives, Circles offers practical insights and fresh inspiration you can put to work right away. October 1 to 2, 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, with optional workshops on September 30.
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There's a line between amateur work and professional work. Most designers don't know where it is. Typography is judgment. It's knowing why something feels wrong before you can name...
We're told not to judge a book by its cover, but everyone does. The logo is the book cover. Most logos are fine. Safe. Forgettable. This hands-on workshop is about how to stop desi...
Learn advanced techniques of working with typography to elevate your creative skills in Adobe Illustrator with Jess Goldsmith. We'll dive deep into creating custom typography using...
Great sermon graphics don't start in Photoshop. They start with the message. In this workshop, Dustin Cooper pulls back the curtain on how he turns sermon ideas into visuals that a...
If you're a designer or creative professional, LinkedIn probably isn't your first instinct. But it's the same platform quietly generating inbound leads, speaking invitations, and b...
AI has creatives stuck between two extremes: fear that it will replace them, and hype that it will solve everything. In this workshop, Charlie shares what's actually worked for his...
Behind every polished brand is a creative team navigating pressures most people never see — heavy project loads, complex client expectations, advocating creative value in a world o...
Most teams don't struggle with creating content. They struggle with creating connection. In this hands-on workshop, Broc shows you how to design stories people don't just see, but...
Circles takes place in Fort Worth, Texas. The exact venue and room assignments are on your ticket and emailed a week before the event.
Every pass includes all keynote sessions, breakout workshops, the exhibitor hall, morning coffee, and access to the evening socials. Workshop pass holders also get the hands-on labs on day three.
Coffee and light breakfast are provided each morning. Lunch is on your own — we publish a curated guide to nearby spots, most within a short walk.
Tickets are fully refundable up to 30 days before the event. After that they are non-refundable but fully transferable — just send us the new attendee name and email.
Yes. Students with a valid .edu email can request a discounted pass while they last. Reach out through the contact form below and we will send a code.
Keynotes and most main-stage talks are recorded and shared with attendees a few weeks after the event. Workshops and labs are not recorded.
Questions about the event? Send us a note and we'll get back to you.