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.  

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! and Fast Track, a speed-meeting session that gets you in front of the buyers and production executives you want to meet.

The 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.

Join delegates for a delicious lunch on the Wednesday and Thursday of TAC, and a closing cocktail on Thursday evening.

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 Avenue, to go to the Animators’ Picnic.  

All events are subject to change without notice.