Tickets - INTL International

An unmissable gathering of designers and creatives featuring conferences, innovative workshops, meaningful talks, live projects, award celebrations and the renowned International Poster Exhibition.

Available ticket options include the festival’s headline event, the conference, along with the weekend pass, full festival access, and individual event tickets.

INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY CONFERENCE

An unmissable all-day design and creative conference. Speakers include: Pentagram, M&M Paris, OK-RM, Annie Atkins, Studio Yukiko, TEMPLO, Talia Cotton, YONK, Jingqi Fan and Form Play x Procreate. Hosted by Martin Boath.

Your ticket includes:
+ All day conference
+ Limited edition totebag and goodies
+ Access to marketplace and partner stands
+ Opening night entrance with sponsored drinks

Early bird tickets now on sale:
Student and Recent Graduate – £50
General Admission – £75

TIME

Friday 7. Nov. 2025
09:30-18:00
Doors: 08:00

VENUE

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Want the best value? Go for a bundle ticket and enjoy everything International Assembly has to offer.

ALL ACCESS WEEKEND PASS
For everyone.

Your ticket includes:
+ Festival Ceilidh
+ Conference
+ Q&A: Are we doomed as designers?
+ 1x Weekend Workshop of your choice
+ Opening Night entrance with sponsored drinks
+ International Poster Exhibition
+ Limited edition totebag and goodies

Ticket: £240
Limited tickets available.

TIME

Thursday 6. Nov. to Sunday 9. Nov 2025
Various times

VENUE

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

ALL ACCESS STUDENT PASS
For students and recent graduates only.

Your ticket includes:
+ Festival Ceilidh
+ Conference
+ Q&A: Are we doomed as designers?
+ 1x Weekend Workshop of your choice
+ Live Project
+ Nitty Gritty
+ Opening Night entrance with sponsored drinks
+ International Poster Exhibition
+ Limited edition totebag and goodies

Ticket: £320
Limited tickets available.

TIME

Thursday 6. Nov. to Tuesday 11. Nov 2025
Various times

VENUE

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Just looking for specific events? You can grab individual tickets below.

2-DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

Level up your creative practice. Join a 2-day immersive workshop led by some of the most exciting names in the design industry. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from renowned designers, gain fresh perspectives, and sharpen your creative toolkit through a mix of theory, hands-on practice, and real-time feedback.

Workshops will explore type design, poster design, creative coding, branding, 3D Sculpture, drawing and more. Workshop leaders include Talia Cotton, HAL Typefaces, Jingqi Fan, Nam Huynh, Wilfrid Wood and YONK.

Ticket: £165
Workshop information below. Limited spaces available.

TIME

Saturday 8. +
Sunday 9. Nov. 2025
10:00-18:00 
Doors: 09:00

VENUE

The Pyramid at Anderston, Glasgow

LIVE PROJECT

For students and recent graduates. Want to gain industry experience? Join an exclusive 2-day live project led by Scotland’s top design and creative agencies.

This is your opportunity to:
+ Tackle a real-world, design-led challenge.
+ Gain 2 days of hands-on work experience
+ Win one of 24 internships and a ton of brilliant prizes.
+ Create a standout portfolio piece with guidance from top industry creatives.
+ Present your work to an international panel of expert judges.

Ticket: £80
Mentors can be selected below. Limited spaces.

TIME

Monday 10. Nov
+ Tuesday 11. Nov. 2025
10:00–18:00 
Doors: 09:00

VENUE

The Pyramid at Anderston, Glasgow

Q&A – ARE WE DOOMED AS DESIGNERS?

Join in a discussion on the future of design. What will the industry look like in 10 years? Is graphic design dead? How can we shape the future? How is AI changing creativity?

Speakers include: Emily Oberman (Pentagram), M&M Paris, OK-RM, Jingqi Fan, Nam Huynh and Elias Hanzer (HAL Typefaces).

Ticket: £25

TIME

Saturday 8. Nov. 2025
19:00-22:00 
Doors: 18:00

VENUE

The Pyramid at Anderston, Glasgow

NITTY GRITTY including design speed dating

What the fuck is going on in the Scottish design industry?

There are some things we don’t often share or talk about… now is the time. Through open and frank discussion we’ll explore the business, organisational and unexpected aspects of working within the creative industries. Get to know other creatives in the audience through quick rounds of speed dating.

Let’s get down to the Nitty Gritty! Speakers include: Keli Mitchell (O Street), Ed Watt (Need), Matt Burns (Thirst), David Whyte (Tangent), Katie Smith, and Thea Bryant.

Ticket: £20

TIME

Monday 10. Nov. 2025
19:00-22:00 
Doors: 18:30

VENUE

The Pyramid at Anderston, Glasgow

FESTIVAL CEILIDH

Join us for a lively festival ceilidh full of music and dancing! With traditional Scottish tunes and friendly hosts guiding each step, it’s the perfect way to celebrate community and culture. No dancing experience needed.

Musicians: Ragin’ Ceilidh Band

Your ticket includes:
+ Entry to the festival ceilidh

Ticket: £10
Open for everyone to attend including international friends.
Smart casual dress code.

TIME

Thursday 6. Nov. 2025
20:00–23:30 
Doors: 19:30

VENUE

Bridge Gardens @ Box Hub, Glasgow

OPENING NIGHT

Join us for an evening of music, drinks and celebration to launch International Assembly 2025. This evening is also the opening of the International Poster Exhibition.

This event is free and open to everyone. A ticket reservation is required.

TIME

Friday 7. Nov. 2025
19:00–22:30 
Doors: 19:00

VENUE

The Pyramid at Anderston, Glasgow

PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

Sit down with the team at Warriors Studio for a personalised portfolio review session. Share any type of creative work (finished projects, work in progress, or even early concepts) and get constructive, pro feedback. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and discuss your career, helping you shape both your portfolio and your future in design. These sessions will last 30 minutes and must be reserved in advance.

Ticket: £25
Limited space available.

TIME

Tuesday 18. Nov.
Wednesday 19 Nov.
Thursday 20. Nov. 2025
Various times

VENUE

The Pyramid at Anderston, Glasgow