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Get Animated Birmingham 26
@ Millennium Point - Birmingham - UK
27-28 May ( 2 days )
HEADLINE SPONSOR TBC
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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OUR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS SO FAR
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.
GET ANIMATED 26 PROGRAM SET - CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
DAY ONE - 27th MAY 26
REGISTRATION
TEA & COFFEE INCLUDED
9am - 10am
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
DAY TWO - 28th MAY 26
TEA & COFFEE INCLUDED
9am - 9:30am
DAY TWO
(30 mins) - 9:30am - 10:00am
GET A ROLE - THE TALENT
( let's hear from the employers from the studios )
With fewer productions taking place finding a role is becoming more challenging, we want to make assist the workforce so have invited some studio heads of HR to say what they are looking for.
Rhona Drummond
Co-Founder
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
DAY TWO
(30 mins) - 10:00am - 10:30am
THE ART OF PR & SOCIAL MEDIA
We have covered this topic before but it is the key cogs in the machine. Without PR or marketing, and a budget for your new launch no one will know about it. Lets talk to the experts in the dark art of press relations, and social media.
Sarah Broad
Social Media Manager
Wez Merchant
Owner - MD
Holly Miller
Director
GET MEETING - INDUSTRY EXEC MEETINGS
10:30am - 11:30am - (60 mins) - In The Main Auditorium
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 May
January Earlybird tickets 2nd round meetings open 18th May
February Tickets 3rd round meetings open 23rd May
March, April, May Tickets 4th round meetings open 24th May
GET MEETING - INDUSTRY EXEC MEETINGS
(60 mins) - 10:30am - 11:30am - In The Main Auditorium
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 May
January Earlybird tickets 2nd round meetings open 18th May
February Tickets 3rd round meetings open 23rd May
March, April, May Tickets 4th round meetings open 24th May
GET MEETING - STUDENT PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
10:30am - 11:30am - (60 mins) - In The Main Auditorium
We will be inviting attending studio ticket holders to meet with students from our sponsoring universities program, students will be able to show their portfolios to experts during our Get Meeting session.
STUDENTS FROM TBC...
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
Elaine McElroy
Operations Lead
UK Global Screen Fund
Emma Cooper
Knowledge Transfer Manager
Speaker
TBC
GET MEETING - STUDENT PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
(60 mins) - 10:30am - 11:30am - In The Main Auditorium
We will be inviting attending studio ticket holders to meet with students from our sponsoring universities program, students will be able to show their portfolios to experts during our Get Meeting session.
...STUDENTS FROM 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
Andrew Kavanagh
CEO - Co-Founder
GET EATING - LUNCH - 12pm - 1pm - Sandwiches Included - (60 mins)
13:00pm - 13:45pm (45 mins)
DAY ONE
A Focus on Europe
( hear from our European Associations )
Lets hear from our European counterparts on co-productions, and the changing world of animation.
Moderator
TBC
Ronan McCabe
CEO
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
(45 mins) 13:00pm - 13:45pm
DAY TWO
A Focus on Asia
( what are market conditions like in Asia )
We get to hear from studio owners from Asia, on their market conditions, and what they are looking for in terms of co-productions.
Moderator
TBC
Maggie Liang
Media Pioneers
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
DAY ONE
13:45pm - 14:15pm - (30 mins)
Get Developing - From Pencil to Pilot
( 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
Katie Barba
Development
Producer
Dan Lewis
Co-Founder
Stu Mather
Co-Founder
Paula Bird
Co-Founder
DAY TWO
(30 mins) - 13:45pm - 14:15pm
How To Build A Global Cartoon Brand
( turn your pencil sketches into a huge hit )
We hear from some of the leading executives across all sectors who have built cartoon IP's into global successes.
Moderator
TBC
Clare Piggott
Managing Director
Finn Arnesen
Consultant
Tim Kilby
Brand Director
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
Make Money Selling The Toys
( Get yourself a Master Toy deal )
Selling toys for your IP means you secure brand protection, you have retail shelf space, your brand will be seen and you will generate income through lovely royalty quarterly payments
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 - (60 mins)
DAY ONE
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.
Mark Taynton (moderator)
Marky Sparky Media - Founder
Tyler Martin
Acquisitions
Suzanne Kelly
Head of Kids &
Young People
Commissioning
Paul Forde
Commissioning
Editor -Comedy
Speaker
TBC
16:00pm - 17:00pm (60 mins)
A Focus on the Global VFX industry
( hear from the VFX community )
Is the VFX industry building and looking towards the future?, and how is AI playing a part?... let's discuss.
DAY TWO
Speaker
TBC
Neil Hatton MBE
Chief Executive
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
Speaker
TBC
17:00pm - 19:00pm
DAY ONE SPONSORS DRINKS 5pm to 7pm
OUR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS SO FAR
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