CONFIA is the International Conference on Illustration and Animation at the Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave, organized by School of Design under the auspices of the Masters in Illustration and Animation.This is CONFIA's sixth conference after previous editions in Ofir, Porto, Braga, Barcelos and Guimarães.

It is intended to be a pivotal moment in the contemporary discussion of these areas, which have a long tradition and, at the same time, are pioneers in technological innovation.

    Esposende Municipal Auditorium
    IPCA School of Design

    This sixth edition of CONFIA, with an opening session scheduled for 10:00 am on the 13th, has been attended by more than a hundred participants from around a dozen countries. The conference will have reflections on three major topics: Drawing / Illustration, Animation and Theory of Art Applied to Illustration and Animation.