TORONTO
ANIMATION
INDUSTRY
CONFERENCE

APRIL 11-12, 2025

TORONTO ANIMATION INDUSTRY CONFERENCE (TAIC)

APRIL 11 - 12, 2025

As a part of our larger Festival, the Toronto Animation Industry Conference is two full days of snuggling up to creators, colleagues, and community pro’s.

This year we have more keynote speakers, panels, talks, workshops, and networking than ever before! This year’s Toronto Animation Industry Conference boasts a range of events to mix and mingle with creators, directors, and the best ANIMATION | GAMING | VFX folks we can find! Join us each day of the Festival for a selection of captivating panels and presentations, followed by a pack of epic parties to rub elbows with fellow attendees and industry professionals. You won’t want to miss this action-packed debut conference, right alongside our Film Festival and Job Fair

Stay tuned for updates!

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

  • DAY ONE

    FRIDAY APRIL 11, 2025

    10:00 AM - 5:15 PM

    Join us for 10 sessions including 3 talks and 7 panels.

    Schedule

  • DAY TWO

    SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2025

    10:00 AM - 5:15 PM

    Join us for 10 more sessions including 8 panels and a Storyboarding Masterclass Workshop.

    Schedule

  • PERFECT PITCH

    APRIL 13, 2025

    Join us for a full day of refining and polishing your pitch. Start with pitch workshops, followed by a networking lunch, then get the chance to speak directly with Directors, Writers, and Producers before pitching your deck directly to Development Executives looking for YOUR project!

    LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

    Applications open November 5, 2024

CONFERENCE PASSES + ADD ON

  • FULL ACCESS PASS Festival + TAIC

    $299

    Full Festival + Conference Access

    Includes the following:


    • Opening Ceremony @ Hot Docs - April 9


    • All TAAFI Screenings @ Hot Docs - April 9-12


    • TAIC 2025 (Conference) @ Courtyard Marriott Toronto - April 11-12


    • Pipeline Party @ Victory Cafe - 7-12pm April 12

  • TAIC ONLY

    $199

    Conference Access

    Includes the following:


    • TAIC 2025 (Conference) @ Courtyard Marriott Toronto - April 11-12 

    • Pipeline Party @ Victory Cafe - 7-12pm April 12

  • PERFECT PITCH

    $499

    TAAFI EXCLUSIVE!

    2 Pitching workshops

    1 on 3 session with 1 director, 1 writer, + 1 producer

    1 Networking luncheon

    Big Pitch Competition for top 3 pitches

    LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

    NOTE: This is an add-on and does NOT include a festival or conference pass