✨ International Sketchnote Camp 2025: Tickets Now Available!

Since its inception in 2017 in Hamburg, Germany, the International Sketchnote Camp (ISC) has become the ultimate gathering for sketchnoters, graphic recorders, visual thinkers, and facilitators. Each year, this volunteer-driven, non-profit event brings together people from across the globe to learn, share, and grow their visual thinking skills.

The Visual Jam community has teamed up with Mike Rohde, author of the Sketchnote Handbook, to bring the 2025 ISC event to the city of the Peaky Blinders, Birmingham, UK! Join a vibrant, creative community in a city that blends rich history with a thriving modern vibe.

🌟 Event Highlights

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your visual thinking journey, there’s something for everyone:

• 🤝 Networking: Connect with over 200 participants from around the world. Exchange ideas, share stories, and make lasting professional connections.
• 🎙️ Talks: Get inspired by leading voices in sketchnoting, visual facilitation, and creative collaboration.
• ✍️ Mini Workshops: Hone your skills through hands-on sessions tailored to every level, from beginner to expert.
• 🎉 Community Spirit: Immerse yourself in the warm, inclusive ISC atmosphere—where creativity thrives, and ideas come to life.

🕺🏽 Evening Entertainment: Get your dancing shoes on for some fun evening entertainment and celebrate the creative spirit!

👥 Who Should Attend?

• Newbies eager to explore sketchnoting and visual thinking.
• Experienced sketchnoters looking to refine their craft.
• Educators, facilitators, and business professionals seeking visual collaboration tools.
• Anyone passionate about storytelling, creativity, or making ideas stick through visuals.

No matter your background, you’ll leave ISC with fresh ideas, actionable techniques, and new friends.

📅 Event Dates

When: 4th - 6th July 2025

Agenda: Click Here to view as pdf

Price: £300.00

Hosts:

• Paddy Dhanda & Grant Wright

Speakers:

• Mike Rohde
• Alejo Porras
• Olina Glindevi
• Ben Walder
• Georgina Dean
• Andy Gray
• Eleanor Beer
• Stuart Young

A massive thank you to our sponsors, please check out their links below:

• Neuland
• Inky Thinking
• Adobe Fresco
• Concepts

There will be a creative giveaway, sponsored by the Adobe Community Experts Program, for one participant to win a FREE 12-month Adobe Creative Cloud ALL-apps professional licence, so…be sure to join the Adobe Fresco workshop to learn how to enter.

A special thank you to our partners who have kindly donated prizes / swag for goodie bags:

• Stream Alive
• Imsinne
• LiM Animation Studio
• Ashton Rodenheiser
• Lucie Agolini
• Mike Rohde
• Heather Martinez

Where: Aston University, Aston Students' Union, 8 Coleshill Street, Birmingham B4 7BX

❓ FAQs

Can I attend if I’m new to sketchnoting? Absolutely! ISC is open to all skill levels, and we love welcoming newcomers.

Are tickets refundable? No unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund.

Do tickets include accommodation? No, but we have negotiated a discounted rate at the hotel on campus next to the venue. Please get in touch with us if you would like more details: thevisualjam@gmail.com

How do I get to Birmingham? Birmingham is easily accessible by train, car, and air. Its international airport is just 20 minutes from the city centre, and the train station is 10 minutes walk from the venue.

Disclaimer: We reserve the right to change the event details International Sketchnote Camp (ISC) 2025 Birmingham (UK)

Location

Aston Students' Union, B4 7BX