Francesco Siddi is at the helm of the world’s most significant open-source creative revolution. As the CEO and Chairman of the Blender Foundation, he oversees the development and strategic vision of Blender,the open-source 3D creation suite that has democratized high-end computer graphics and disrupted traditional studio pipelines worldwide.

Having been a core part of the Blender organization for over a decade, Siddi steps into leadership at a pivotal moment. As the entertainment industry grapples with the rapid integration of AI, spatial computing, and the escalating costs of proprietary software, Blender stands as a vital pillar of independent, community-driven creation.

At RenderCon 2026, Siddi will explore the future of open-source tools in an era of infinite compute.