Font Events

Information about typography events, exhibitions, conferences and conventions.

This symbol identifies current events from various organizers.

All events that are marked with this symbol are events of the former Linotype GmbH, now Monotype GmbH. You can find out more about current and past events here.

February 28–April 14, 2002

Adrian Frutiger: Forms and Counterforms

Gutenberg-Museum, Liebfrauenplatz 5, Mainz, Germany

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27–29 April, 2001

First Linotype Font Technology Forum

Print Media Academy, Heidelberg, Germany
3 days of up-to-date font technology knowledge exchange. Target group: designers and font technology specialists. Speakers and trainers with an international reputation.
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21–23 June, 2000

3rd International Type Design Contest

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21–23 June, 2000

typo[media] 2000 “Links to Minds”

Rheingoldhalle, Mainz, Germany
3rd conference about type in media

November 26, 1998

Celebration in honour of Hermann Zapf

Kupferberg Terrasse, Mainz, Germany
On 26 November, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and Linotype have honoured a friend and partner, whose work has been shaping the industry for 60 years and which continues to do so today.
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November 5–6, 1998

typo[media] 98 “Faces in Motion”

Palmengarten, Frankfurt, Germany
More than 750 visitors attended the second international typo[media] congress in the stylish setting of Frankfurt´s Palmengarten.
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June 18, 1998

The birthday of Adrian Frutiger

Heidelberg, Germany
Linotype arranged a special birthday party for Adrian Frutiger on June 18.
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May 6–7, 1997

typo[media] 97 "Type in the Media"

Palmengarten, Frankfurt
The two-day event was held at the Palmengarten in Frankfurt. The presentations and discussions were accompanied by workshops, ...
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May 6, 1997

2nd International Type Design Contest

184 type designers from 21 countries have contributed 661 fonts to the 2nd ITD Contest.
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August 10, 1994

1st International Type Design Contest

106 type designers from 23 countries have contributed 275 fonts to the 1st ITD Contest.
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