A series of events to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hergé, the Belgian cartoonist and creator of Tintin, will be held in Brussels and Paris in October 2026. These events aim to celebrate Hergé’s legacy and examine the enduring cultural influence of Tintin, the popular comic series he created. Activities will include academic lectures, discussions on the impact of his work, and explorations of how Tintin remains relevant in modern times. In Brussels, the celebrations will begin on October 7, 2026, with a guided tour of the city, highlighting locations connected to Hergé’s life and work. The following day will feature academic conferences at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, where experts will discuss the evolution of Hergé’s work, including translations into Arabic, Indian, and Bengali languages, as well as fan fiction and the practices of collectors. A panel discussion will bring together artists and journalists to explore Hergé’s ties to Brussels, including the use of the local dialect in Tintin comics. In Paris, events will start on October 12, 2026, at the Collège de France, with a keynote lecture by Benoît Peeters titled “The Adventures of the Clear Line,” a term referring to Hergé’s distinctive, clean drawing style. A panel of contemporary artists will discuss Hergé’s influence on modern comics, and the day will include critical discussions of key Tintin albums, including Tintin in the Congo and The Calculus Affair, which have sparked debates about their portrayal of colonialism and politics. On October 13, 2026, Paris will host sessions on the economics of Tintin collectibles, the value of rare albums, and the challenges of preserving and restoring the comics. The day will also explore how Tintin has been reinterpreted in modern culture, including parodies, memes, and adaptations using artificial intelligence. A final panel will consider how Tintin can remain engaging for future generations and what new directions the series might take.