Sept 23 – 25,
2026
Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates
The Animation Conference (TAC)
This animation business forum is designed for professionals in content creation, development, production, distribution and marketing. TAC brings together key players in North America and international markets and provides a forum for active networking, practical information exchange, and trade in a comfortable and intimate environment. Running alongside the OIAF, attendees also get access to some of the world’s best talent in animation.
TAC 2026 returns to the National Arts Centre (NAC) at 1 Elgin St.
Land acknowledgement:
The Ottawa International Animation Festival operates on traditional unceded Algonquin Anishinabeg territory. Since time immemorial, the Algonquin Anishinabeg peoples have stewarded the lands, waters, and rich cultural life of this region. As part of honouring this territory, we encourage attendees to seek out the work of Indigenous filmmakers, learn about the territories that we each occupy, and take action in support of Indigenous self-determination and sovereignty.
Make Connections
TAC is one of the best industry events you’ll find for networking. Make solid connections at organized pitching events and casual parties.
Don’t miss favourite events such as Pitch THIS! presented by The Canada Media Fund, and Fast Track, presented by Moho Animation Software, speed-meeting sessions that get you in front of the buyers and production executives you want to meet.
Enjoy a coffee from the Pipeline Studios coffee stations and head into the Blue Ant Studios, Jam Filled Entertainment, Atomic Cartoons Delegate Lounge, in the Rossy Foyer, which will be open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Wednesday and Thursday for TAC AnimaPass holders to take meetings, have a break, or enjoy lunch. Enjoy a delicious catered TAC Luncheon, included with a valid TAC AnimaPass, on Wednesday and Thursday of TAC.
On Wednesday, the TAC Boat Cruise is the perfect opportunity to catch up with other TAC delegates in an informal and intimate setting. This 2-hour sightseeing cruise tours Parliament Hill, The Canadian Museum of History, Rideau Falls, and other popular sites in the beautiful Capital. The Boat Cruise bus shuttle service runs from 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm from Sparks St. & Elgin St. with a stop at the Ottawa Art Gallery to tour the Frame by Frame: Animation in Ottawa art exhibition. Catch the shuttle from Sparks St. & Elgin St. or the OAG 10 Daly Ave. to the Marina de Hull, 160 Laurier St.. The Boat Cruise leaves the dock at 4:30 pm. After the Boat Cruise, take a direct shuttle to the Bytowne Cinema to attend the Opening Ceremonies and Short Competition 1 presented by The Canada Media Fund, or the secondary shuttles back to the pick-up point at Sparks St. & Elgin St.
For an end-of-the-day toast on Thursday, head to the Rossy Foyer in the NAC for the Toon Boom 5 à 7 Cocktail Reception.
Days 1 & 2 of TAC are open to valid TAC AnimaPass holders only.
Art + Biz Day returns this year on Friday morning, featuring exciting programming designed to help all creators discover their career paths. OIAF, in partnership with the Canada Media Fund (CMF), presents Art + Biz Day as a whole morning of programming focused on integrating and nurturing the animation industry.
Art + Biz Day is open to all TAC AnimaPass holders as well as OIAF AnimaPass holders.
Afterwards, jump on a double-decker bus from Arts Court (2 Daly Ave.), to go to the Animators’ Picnic, sponsored by The Animation Guild and Canadian Animation Guild IATSE 938.
All events are subject to change without notice.
Subsidized Industry Professional TAC Anima Pass
OIAF is striving to make TAC more accessible to all who wish to attend by offering complimentary subsidized passes for commercial animation professionals from equity-deserving groups.
Please fill out this form and pending approval your TAC Anima Pass will be issued. There is a limit of 10 complimentary passes and are provided first come first served.
Program updates are ongoing! Check this space for more program updates soon.
TAC 2026 features a dynamic line-up of talks designed to help you navigate today’s animation industry.
TAC Day 1 Schedule
Wednesday, September 23, National Arts Centre (NAC), 1 Elgin St.
9:00 am – 11:30 am Pitch THIS! Semi-Finals, presented by the Canada Media Fund, Lantern Room (Terrace Level)
10:00 am – 10:30 am Panel 1: Welcome to TAC, Le Salon (Canal Level)
10:30 am – 11:15 am Panel 2: The New Creative Economy, Le Salon (Canal Level)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Panel 3: Beyond the Screen: Partnering with Korean Companies to Expand Animation IP, presented by KOCCA, Le Salon (Canal Level)
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Wednesday Luncheon, presented by KOCCA, Rossy Foyer (Terrace Level)
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Panel 4: International Co-Production Briefing, presented by CMPA, Le Salon (Canal Level)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Fast Track Classic: Session 1 of 3, presented by Moho Animation Software, Lantern Room (Terrace Level)
2:15 pm – 4:15 pm Boat Cruise Shuttle Service, Sparks St. & Elgin St.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm TAC Exclusive Art Reception: Frame by Frame: Animation in Ottawa, Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), 10 Daly Ave., Floor 3
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm TAC Boat Cruise, Marina de Hull, 160 rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Shuttle Service Return, Ottawa
All events are subject to change without notice.
Day 1: Panels and Activities
Pitch THIS! Semi-Finals, presented by The Canada Media Fund
9:00 am – 11:30 am, NAC: Lantern Room (Terrace Level)
Watch this year’s eight Pitch THIS! Semi-finalists present their projects live, and two projects are then selected to compete for the grand prize.
Panel 1: Welcome to TAC
Opening Remarks with Telefilm Canada and the Canada Media Fund (CMF)
10:00 am – 10:15 am, NAC: Le Salon (Canal Level)
TAC 2026 opens with a welcome from the OIAF team, followed by opening remarks from Julie Roy of Telefilm Canada and Mathieu Chantelois of the Canada Media Fund, sharing perspectives on the current landscape and future of Canada’s animation industry.
Speakers:
Julie Roy, Executive Director & CEO, Telefilm Canada
Mathieu Chantelois, Executive Vice-President, Communications, Strategy and Public Affairs, Canada Media Fund (CMF)
State of the Industry: Building a Stronger Future for Canadian Kids’ Media
10:15 am – 10:30 am, NAC: Le Salon (Canal Level)
Rocket Fund Canada presents an early look at a new industry white paper examining the challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s children’s media sector, and the research, collaboration, and action needed to build a stronger path forward.
Panel 2: The New Creative Economy
10:30 am – 11:15 am, NAC: Le Salon (Canal Level)
How do animation professionals build careers in a changing creative economy?
As traditional studio pathways evolve, animation professionals are finding new ways to build sustainable careers through entrepreneurship, independent production, creator-led platforms, and IP ownership. This session explores how educators, industry leaders, and creators can prepare the next generation of talent to succeed in a rapidly changing media landscape shaped by new technologies, shifting audience habits, and emerging business models.
Speakers:
Tamara Boutcher, Head of Production – Animation, Cinesite
Lindsay Knowler, Founder & CEO, Eat Your Peas
Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre, Professeure agrégée / Associate Professor, Université Laval
Moderator:
Mark Jones, Dean of the Faculty of Animation, Art, and Design, Sheridan College
Panel 3: Beyond the Screen: Partnering with Korean Companies to Expand Animation IP, presented by KOCCA
11:30 am – 12:30 pm, NAC: Le Salon (Canal Level)
reat animation is only the beginning. Join Korean animation industry leaders as they share real-world experiences of expanding original IP beyond the screen through international partnerships, co-production, licensing, merchandising, publishing, games, and other cross-platform opportunities. Through practical case studies and lessons learned, the panel will examine how Korean companies are building global partnerships and developing animation properties across multiple platforms and markets, and how these approaches could support collaboration and create new opportunities for Canadian companies.
Introduction by:
Julie Blondin, National Director, Business Affairs and Coproduction, Telefilm Canada
Speakers:
Chang-hwan Shin, CEO, STUDIO GALE CO., LTD.
Inchan Park, CEO, Studio W.BABA Co., Ltd.
Lucy Park, VP, MOSTAPES
Moderator:
Sue Jung, Talent Acquisition Manager, WeFX Studio
Wednesday Luncheon, presented by KOCCA
12:30 pm to 1:45 pm, NAC: Rossy Foyer (Terrace Level)
Connect with fellow TAC delegates over lunch, presented by the Korea Creative Content Agency Canada (KOCCA), and reflect on the day’s sessions. This informal midday gathering provides an opportunity to continue conversations, expand your network, and explore international collaboration opportunities in animation.
Panel 4: International Co-Production Briefing, presented by CMPA
1:45 pm to 2:15 pm, NAC: Le Salon (Canal Level)
Join representatives from Italy, France, China, and the UK for a fast-paced update on co-production opportunities, incentives, and emerging trends in their respective territories. Moderated by Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos, this introductory session offers delegates practical insights into building international partnerships and navigating today’s global animation landscape.
Speakers:
Agnes Li, ASIFA-China
Ilan Urroz, FOLIASCOPE (France)
Pietro Pinetti, CEO, Studio Bozzetto (Italy)
Roddy McManus, Development Executive, Cantilever Media (UK)
Moderator:
Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos, CEO and Film Commissioner, Ottawa Film Office / Bureau du cinéma d’Ottawa
Fast Track Classic: Session 1 of 3, presented by Moho Animation Software
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, NAC: Lantern Room (Terrace Level)
Fast Track 2026, presented by Moho Animation Software, is TAC’s signature speed-pitching program, designed to help animation professionals pitch projects, connect with the right production companies, and build meaningful industry relationships. Participants receive up to four curated 12-minute meetings with leading executives from across the animation industry, providing direct access to decision-makers and new business opportunities.
Preregistration is required, with a rush line available based on capacity.
TAC Exclusive Art Reception: Frame by Frame: Animation in Ottawa
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), 10 Daly Ave, Floor 3
Take a step through 50 years of Ottawa animation history at the Ottawa Art Gallery with Frame by Frame: Animation in Ottawa, a special exhibition celebrating the artists, studios, and stories that helped shape the city’s animation legacy. Enjoy complimentary drinks as you explore the exhibit and celebrate Ottawa’s remarkable contribution to Canadian and international animation.
Walk (5 min) to the OAG 10 Daly Ave. from the NAC, or catch a shuttle from Sparks St. & Elgin St.
TAC Boat Cruise
The TAC Boat Cruise is the perfect opportunity to catch up with other TAC delegates in an informal and intimate setting. This 2-hour sightseeing cruise tours Parliament Hill, The Canadian Museum of History, Rideau Falls, and other popular sites in the beautiful Capital.
2:15 pm – 4:15 pm, Sparks St. & Elgin St.
The Boat Cruise bus shuttle service runs from 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm from Sparks St. & Elgin St. with a special stop – to be announced soon!
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm, Sparks St. and Elgin St. or the OAG 10 Daly Ave.
Catch the shuttle from Sparks St. & Elgin St. or the OAG 10 Daly Ave. to the Marina de Hull, 160 Laurier St. from 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm. There will be two buses doing two rounds of pick-ups. If you miss the first pick-up, wait with OIAF volunteers at Sparks St. and Elgin St. for the second pick-up.
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Ottawa River
The Boat Cruise leaves the dock at 4:30 pm from Marina de hull, 160, rue Laurier, in Gatineau, Québec. Guests will be treated to snacks and have access to a cash bar.
6:30 – 7:30 pm, Ottawa
After the Boat Cruise, take a direct shuttle to the Bytowne Cinema to attend the Opening Ceremonies and Short Competition 1, or the secondary shuttles back to the pick-up point at Sparks St. & Elgin St.
The Boat Cruise is open to valid TAC AnimaPass holders only.
TAC Day 2 Schedule
Thursday, September 24, National Arts Centre (NAC), 1 Elgin St.
8:00 am – 9:00 am International Co-Production Networking Breakfast, presented by CMPA, Rossy Foyer (Terrace Level)
9:00 am – 9:45 am Panel 5: Kids Content in Transition: Funding, Platforms, and Connecting with Audiences, O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
9:00 am – 10:00 am Fast Track Classic: Session 2 of 3, presented by Moho Animation Software, Lantern Room (Terrace Level)
10:00 am – 10:30 am Breakout 1: AI in Animation: A Future Prompted by Humans, Le Salon (Canal Level)
10:00 am – 11:00 am Panel 6: “I’m a ‘Kids Show’ Creator in Canada. Is That Okay?” All In on Original Content, O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
10:00 am – 12:15 pm Fast Track Development: Session 1 of 1, presented by Moho Animation Software, Lantern Room (Terrace Level)
11:00 am – 11:30 am Breakout 2: “Drawn to Change” – Tools for Sustainable Animation, presented by Producing for the Planet, Le Salon (Canal Level)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Panel 7: Activism for Animation, O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Thursday Luncheon, presented by the Ottawa Film Office (OFO), Rossy Foyer (Terrace Level)
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Breakout 3: Korean Animation Spotlight: New Projects and Partnership Opportunities, presented by KOCCA, Le Salon (Canal Level)
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm TAC Lifetime Achievement Award presentation, sponsored by Blue Ant Studios, Jam Filled Entertainment, Atomic Cartoons, O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm Panel 8: The Publisher’s Perspective: How to Land IP Adaptations, O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Fast Track Classic: Session 3 of 3, presented by Moho Animation Software, Lantern Room (Terrace Level)
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm Breakout 4: Digital First, Platform Animators, Le Salon (Canal Level)
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Coffee & Cupcake Break, presented by Switch Animation, Rossy Foyer (Terrace Level)
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Pitch THIS! Finale, presented by The Canada Media Fund, O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
4:15 pm – 4:45 pm Toon Boom New Features, O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Pitch THIS! Awards, presented by the Canada Media Fund, O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Toon Boom 5 à 7 Cocktail Reception, Rossy Foyer (Terrace Level)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm VIP Reception, O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
All events are subject to change without notice.
Day 2: Panels and Activities
International Co-Production Networking Breakfast, presented by CMPA
8:00 am – 9:00 am, NAC: Rossy Foyer (Terrace Level)
Start TAC Day 2 by connecting with producers, broadcasters, distributors, and creators from around the world to spark new international co-production opportunities over breakfast, presented by CMPA.
Panel 5: Kids Content in Transition: Funding, Platforms, and Connecting with Audiences
9:00 am – 9:45 am, NAC: O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
As traditional commissioning models evolve and audience habits shift, producers face a new challenge: not only getting kids’ content made, but ensuring it connects with the audiences it was created for. This panel explores how financing structures, distribution platforms, and audience strategies are changing and what the industry can do to support the future of children’s content.
Speakers:
Jennifer McCarron, President, Kids, Family & YA, Blue Ant Studios
Kirsten Hurd, Commissioning Editor, TVOkids
Lisa Broadfoot, Vice-President, Industry and Business Affairs, CMPA
Tanya Green, SVP Development & Current Series, Mainframe Studios
Vanessa Esteves, Sr. Director – Creative Affairs – Kids & Family, Boat Rocker Studios
Moderator:
Fast Track Classic: Session 2 of 3, presented by Moho Animation Software
9:00 am to 10:00 am, NAC: Lantern Room (Terrace Level)
Fast Track 2026, presented by Moho Animation Software, is TAC’s signature speed-pitching program, designed to help animation professionals pitch projects, connect with the right production companies, and build meaningful industry relationships. Participants receive up to four curated 12-minute meetings with leading executives from across the animation industry, providing direct access to decision-makers and new business opportunities.
Preregistration is required, with a rush line available based on capacity.
Breakout 1: AI in Animation: A future prompted by humans
10:00 am – 10:30 am, NAC: Le Salon (Canal Level)
How should the industry responsibly adopt AI as a tool?
AI is becoming part of the animation landscape, but its role remains a matter of active debate. This breakout session examines practical applications of AI across production and business operations while addressing the critical questions surrounding authorship, transparency, legal rights, and the protection of original creative work. The conversation centers on ensuring that human creativity, ethical standards, and industry policy shape how these tools are used.
Speakers:
Christine Huot, Director, People & Talent, Mainframe Studios
Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre, Professeure agrégée / Associate Professor, Université Laval
Samuel Bischoff, Director of Policy, Directors Guild of Canada
Moderator:
Mark Edwards, Managing Partner, Entertainment Lawyer, Edwards Creative Law
Panel 6: “I’m a ‘Kids Show’ Creator in Canada. Is That Okay?” All In on Original Content
10:00 am – 11:00 am, NAC: O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
What does it mean to build an original kids’ property in Canada and in today’s global market? Through a series of case studies, from YouTube-first success stories to broadcaster-backed series, this panel explores how creators in Canada are navigating identity, ambition, and financing while proving that distinct stories can travel.
Speakers:
Lisa Cinelli, Executive in Charge of Production, CBC
Magali Boccaccio, Cheffe de contenus / Head of Content, TFO
Sarah Chatelain, President and Producer, Echo Media
Joanna Fishbein, Artist/Creator, Hare of High Park
Tarun Padmakumar, Animator/Creator, Hare of High Park
Moderator:
Hoda Elatawi, President/Producer, GAPC Entertainment Inc.
Fast Track Development: Session 1 of 1, presented by Moho Animation Software
10:00 am to 12:15 pm, NAC: Lantern Room (Terrace Level)
Fast Track 2026, presented by Moho Animation Software, includes a Fast Track: Pitch Development session; designed for animation professionals with projects in the early stages of development, offering a supportive environment to strengthen their pitch before taking it to market. Participants receive constructive feedback from experienced industry professionals on their pitch bible, presentation, and overall project strategy.
Preregistration is required, with a rush line available based on capacity.
Breakout 2: “Drawn to Change” – Tools for Sustainable Animation, presented by Producing for the Planet
11:00 am – 11:30 am, NAC: Le Salon (Canal Level)
Please join the Producing for the Planet team to learn about how to reduce environmental impacts of your animation projects. P4P will present their new Climate Action Guide and animation carbon calculator to TAC attendees.
Speakers:
Angelica Siegel, Program Manager, Producing for the Planet
Sophie Camp, Program Manager, Producing for the Planet
Panel 7: Activism for Animation
11:30 am – 12:30 pm, NAC: O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
Everyone says to “advocate for the industry” or “get loud” but what does that actually look like in practice? This panel pulls back the curtain on how organizations, lobbyists, and funders shape policy, from CRTC hearings to funding frameworks, and how priorities are translated into action behind closed doors.
Speakers:
Agnes Augustin, President & CEO, Rocket Fund Canada
Alistair Hepburn, National Executive Director, DGC National
Lisa Broadfoot, Vice-President, Industry and Business Affairs, CMPA
Moderator:
Alison Matthews, Principal, AOM Consulting
Thursday Luncheon, presented by the Ottawa Film Office / Bureau du cinéma d’Ottawa (OFO)
12:30 pm to 1:45 pm, NAC: Rossy Foyer (Terrace Level)
Presented by the Ottawa Film Office / Bureau du cinéma d’Ottawa (OFO), enjoy a delicious meal while catching up with delegates and meeting new collaborators in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. With Parliament as the backdrop, OFO celebrates Ottawa’s vibrant screen-based community and the exciting opportunities that make the region a hub for animation and creative talent.
Breakout 3: Korean Animation Spotlight: New Projects and Partnership Opportunities, presented by KOCCA
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm, NAC: Le Salon (Canal Level)
Discover original animation projects from leading and emerging Korean studios. Participating companies will present their latest properties, creative concepts, production plans, and international business strategies, while highlighting opportunities for co-production, investment, distribution, licensing, and other forms of collaboration. This session offers international industry professionals a direct introduction to new Korean animation IP and the teams developing it.
Speakers:
Dennis Lee, CEO, Devil’s Candy Inc.
Erin Eunsung Kim, Executive Producer, LOCUS Corporation
HakSu Lee, Creative Producer & Writer, PICTO STUDIO Co., Ltd
Inchan Park, CEO, Studio W.BABA Co., Ltd.
Lucy Park, VP, MOSTAPES
Okjoo Lee, Producer, Studio ACORN Inc.
TAC Lifetime Achievement Award presentation, sponsored by Blue Ant Studios, Jam Filled Entertainment, Atomic Cartoons
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm, NAC: O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
Join fellow industry delegates for a special presentation of the TAC Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Blue Ant Studios, Jam Filled Entertainment, Atomic Cartoons to award recipient Toni Stevens (Spin Master SVP, Entertainment Operations).
Panel 8: The Publisher’s Perspective: How to Land IP Adaptations
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm, NAC: O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
What are publishers and rights holders really looking for in an adaptation partner? This panel explores how IP owners evaluate pitches, structure deals, and identify the creative and commercial elements that make a project worth backing. Moderated by a representative from Spin Master, the conversation is anchored by a Canadian industry leader whose track record, including Unicorn Academy, Super Dinosaur, and Bakugan: Battle Brawlers, offers a clear through-line of how this model can succeed at scale.
Speakers:
Karen Fowler, VP of Development, 9 Story Media Group
Ken Faier, CEO and El Presidente, Epic Story Media
Margaret Crocker, Director of Creative Development, Trustbridge Entertainment
Moderator:
Dan Mokriy, VP of Production, Spin Master
Fast Track Classic: Session 3 of 3, presented by Moho Animation Software
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, NAC: Lantern Room (Terrace Level)
Fast Track 2026, presented by Moho Animation Software, is TAC’s signature speed-pitching program, designed to help animation professionals pitch projects, connect with the right production companies, and build meaningful industry relationships. Participants receive up to four curated 12-minute meetings with leading executives from across the animation industry, providing direct access to decision-makers and new business opportunities.
Preregistration is required, with a rush line available based on capacity.
Breakout 4: Digital First, Platform Animators
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm, NAC: Le Salon (Canal Level)
A new generation of animators is building audiences, and careers, outside traditional systems. This interactive session brings together creators working across YouTube and other digital platforms to share how they develop content, grow audiences, and turn online success into sustainable opportunities.
Speakers:
Jason Loftus, Director / Producer, Lofty Sky Entertainment
Liz Gonzalez, Rush Media Production / Spiritum TV
Josh Bowen, Co-CEO & Head of Animation, Cutting Class Media
Moderator:
Laura Dundas, VP of Production and CASO Board Member, Guru Studios
Coffee & Cupcake Break, presented by Switch Animation
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm, NAC: Rossy Foyer (Terrace Level)
Take a break with a coffee and cupcake between sessions, courtesy of Switch Animation.
Pitch THIS! Finale, presented by The Canada Media Fund
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm, NAC: O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
Pitch THIS! is TAC’s signature pitching contest. Watch this exciting finale as the two finalists present their pitches to the TAC audience and a jury of industry professionals, who will determine the winner of the Pitch THIS! Grand Prize!
Toon Boom New Features
4:15 pm – 4:45 pm, NAC: O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
Toon Boom’s Director of Sales, Major Accounts Bradley Kravitz, and Technical Software Sales Specialist, Alex Matthews, will take you inside Ember’s new coloring engine. Discover how to generate fully editable vector output directly inside Harmony – keeping artists in total control while drastically increasing speed and efficiency across any production style. Don’t miss this live demo to learn more about the next generation of animation technology.
Pitch THIS! Awards, presented by the Canada Media Fund
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm, NAC: O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
The Pitch THIS! Grand Prize is awarded!
Pitch THIS! 2026 Grand Prize:
- Semi-finalist travel bursary, courtesy of House of Cool Studios Inc.
- Harmony Premium Annual license and online training, courtesy of Toon Boom Animation
- $1,000 in legal services, courtesy of Edwards Creative Law
- A free 1-hour legal consultation, courtesy of Edwards Creative Law
Toon Boom 5 à 7 Cocktail Reception
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, NAC: Rossy Foyer (Terrace Level)
Head to the Rossy Pavilion Foyer to close out the second day of TAC with a 5 à 7 Cocktail Reception, courtesy of Toon Boom Animation.
VIP Reception
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, NAC: O’Born Room (Terrace Level)
More information coming soon!