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Get Animated Birmingham 26
@ Millennium Point - Birmingham - UK
2-3 March ( 2 days ) - Evening Awards​
GET ANIMATED 26 - CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 26
SEE BELOW FOR OUR ITINERARY - CHANGES MAY TAKE PLACE AND PLEASE CHECK BACK AS WE BUILD THE PROGRAM
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WHO ARE OUR SPEAKERS FOR 2026 SO FAR...
We are currently inviting our panellists and speakers, our program is set and updates on our line up of executive presenters
will go here as we launch on 1st December 25.
WHO ARE OUR SPONSORS FOR 26 SO FAR...
GET ANIMATED 26 PROGRAM SET - CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
DAY ONE - 2nd MARCH 26
REGISTRATION
TEA & COFFEE INCLUDED
9am - 10am
DAY TWO - 3rd MARCH 26
TEA & COFFEE INCLUDED
9am - 9:30am
DAY TWO
(30 mins) - 9:30am - 10:00am
NEW - The Business of Animation Tech
( see what our tech companies are doing )
Tech in our industry has never been so fast paced in advancements, let's see what our industry technology companies have out at the moment and what is new.
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
10:00am - 10:30am - KEYNOTE - (30 mins)
DAY ONE
The Keynote
We would love to tell you who it is.... but we can't... sorry!
SPEAKER
TBC
GET MEETING - DAY ONE
10:30am - 11:30am - (60 mins)
We will be asking our speakers, and experts to take meetings with the audience. Earlybird bookers will be sent the meeting request link first, then it is on a first come first served basis. Each attendee can request three ten minute meetings per day.
NOT OPEN
JUST YET
December Earlybird tickets 1st round meetings open 16th Feb
January Earlybird tickets 2nd round meetings open 18th Feb
February Tickets 3rd round meetings open 23rd Feb
March Tickets 4th round meetings open 25th Feb
DAY TWO
(30 mins) - KEYNOTE - 10:00am - 10:30am
The International Keynote
We would love to tell you who it is.... but we can't... sorry!
SPEAKER
TBC
GET MEETING - DAY TWO
(60 mins) - 10:30am - 11:30am
We will be asking our speakers, and experts to take meetings with the audience. Earlybird bookers will be sent the meeting request link first, then it is on a first come first served basis. Each attendee can request three ten minute meetings per day.
NOT OPEN
JUST YET
December Earlybird tickets 1st round meetings open 16th Feb
January Earlybird tickets 2nd round meetings open 18th Feb
February Tickets 3rd round meetings open 23rd Feb
March Tickets 4th round meetings open 25th Feb
DAY ONE
11:30am - 12:00pm - (30 mins)
Get Money - Finance Opportunities
( lets hear what investment is availble in 26 )
We hear from the UK organisations that offer development funding, business loans, and tax credits for animations in short 5min bursts.
Rahul Misra
Investment
Principal
Tracy Sherratt
Senior Manager
Andy Wright
Certification
Manager
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
DAY TWO
(30 mins) - 11:30am - 12:00pm
Get Inspired - Meet the Studio Heads
( let's hear from the owners and bosses )
What is it like owning a studio in 2026, we hear from four studio owners from four regions.
Moderator
TBC
Drew Roper
Founder - Co-Owner
Emlyn Davies
Co-Founder
Kev McCrae
Co-Founder
Speaker
TBC
GET EATING - LUNCH - 12pm - 1pm - Sandwiches Included - (60 mins)
13:00pm - 13:45pm (45 mins)
DAY ONE
A Focus on Europe
( hear from studios from Europe delegation )
Lets hear from our European counterparts on co-productions, and the changing world of animation.
Ronan McCabe
CEO
Andrew Kavanagh
CEO - Co-Founder
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
(45 mins) 13:00pm - 13:45pm
DAY TWO
A Focus on Asia
( hear from studios from the Asia delegation )
One of our missions is to bring anime over to the UK. We hear from studios from Asia who produce this genre and their tips for growth in this sector.
Maggie (Xiaobei) Liang
Media Pioneers
(moderator)
Speaker
TBC
Kanji Kazahaya
CEO - Japan
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
DAY ONE
13:45pm - 14:15pm - (30 mins)
Get Developing - International Co-Pros
( hear development execs tips & tricks )
Developing an animated IP is very different now-a-days. Do you go Youtube first?, to a broadcaster?, how do the execs plan now for preparing for production. Lets find out.
Liz Randall
Consultant - Moderator
Elaine McElroy
Project Manager
UK Global Screen Fund
Katie Barba
Development
Producer
Paula Bird
Co-Founder
DAY TWO
(45 mins) - 13:45pm - 14:15pm
An Interview With...
( we can't tell you who it is just yet... )
more to follow...
Moderator
TBC
Speaker
TBC
DAY ONE
14:15pm - 14:45pm - (30 mins)
A Focus on A Network TBC
( hear from a network on what they are doing )
We would love to tell you who it is....
but we can't just yet... sorry!
Moderator
TBC
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
DAY TWO
(30 mins) - 14:15pm - 14:45pm
A Focus on India
( hear from studios from the Indian delegation )
With the government announcement of a stronger UK & India trade deal let's hear from Indian studio owners on co-productions & service work.
Moderator
TBC
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
GET NETWORKING - TEA & COFFEE - 2:45pm - 3:30pm - (45 mins)
15:30pm - 16:00pm - (30 mins)
DAY ONE
Get Pitching - 10min slots
( Pitch to possible partners & buyers in the theatre)
If you have a sizzle for a NEW IP you want to get funded, and are looking for buyers, co-producers or even want to put it in front of the full industry in the room our 10 minute presentation screening slots are perfect for your studio. We have the biggest 4k screen in the UK and on it your NEW show will blow them all away. There is a cost for a 10 minute slot and includes two tickets for your presenters in the package, we only have 6 ten minute presentation slots available ove the two day conference.
15:30pm - 15:40am
NEW IP
15:40pm - 15:50pm
NEW IP
15:50pm - 16:00pm
NEW IP
(30 mins) - 15:30pm - 16:00pm
DAY TWO
Get Pitching - 10min slots
( Pitch to possible partners & buyers in the theatre)
If you have a sizzle for a NEW IP you want to get funded, and are looking for buyers, co-producers or even want to put it in front of the full industry in the room our 10 minute presentation screening slots are perfect for your studio. We have the biggest 4k screen in the UK and on it your NEW show will blow them all away. There is a cost for a 10 minute slot and includes two tickets for your presenters in the package, we only have 6 ten minute presentation slots available ove the two day conference.
15:30pm - 15:40am
NEW IP
15:40pm - 15:50pm
NEW IP
15:50pm - 16:00pm
NEW IP
16:00pm - 17:00pm - THE ABA'S
It is the first ABA's. Sit back, hold that nominees hand, and put your fingers in your ears when they screm that they have won!.
DAY TWO
(60 mins) - 16:00pm - 17:00pm
Get Buying
( hear from global buyers of animations )
We hear from the buyers from around the world on what they are looking for in terms of acquisitions or commissions.
Kate O'Connor
Executive Director (moderator)
Tyler Martin
Acquisitions
Suzanne Kelly
Head of Kids &
Young People
Commissioning
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
17:00pm - 19:00pm
DAY ONE AFTER AWARDS DRINKS 5pm to 7pm
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