Our second conference of 2026
ATypI 2026 Sharjah will take place October 28–31 at the University of the Arts Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
ATypI (Association Typographique Internationale) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to typography and typeface design. Our annual conference has taken place every year since 1957. For 2026, we have two full conferences — the first in Stanford University took place in May.
ATypI 2026 Sharjah will mark the first ATypI conference in Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA). Sharjah, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is known for its vibrant art sector, and is globally respected for both the heritage and the future of Arabic calligraphy: the Emirate conserves the world’s most significant collection of Arabic manuscripts. At the University, typography including type design, visual communication and publishing are popular courses in the College of Design, Academy of Visual Arts.
- Statement from the Board of Directors of ATypI
To our Members and our Community, We owe you an apology, and we offer it without reservation, for how we have communicated, and failed to communicate, since July. For nearly… Continue reading Statement from the Board of Directors of ATypI - President’s Welcome AddressATypI 2026 Sharjah University of the Arts Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE ATypI Sharjah marked an important moment in our organization’s history as we gathered under the theme Between: Tradition, Transition and Transformation.… Continue reading President’s Welcome Address
- Ticket Rate Extended Through October 13Good news! The current registration rate for ATypI 2026 Sharjah has been extended through October 13, 2026. Join us in Sharjah for four days of keynotes, talks, workshops, exhibitions, tours,… Continue reading Ticket Rate Extended Through October 13
- Ticket Prices Increase October 1Ticket prices for ATypI 2026 Sharjah increase on 1 October. If you are planning to join us, 30 September is the final day to register at the current rate. From… Continue reading Ticket Prices Increase October 1
About us
ATypI is the Association Typographique Internationale. That’s a lot of words to say “we’re a global group of people who love typography.”
ATypI welcomes everyone interested in typography. Please join us!