Pro­gramme

Speakers:

• Hugo Deghilage, Panique! (BE)
• Viviane Vanfleteren, Vivi Films (BE)
• Katrien Maes, Screen Flanders (BE)

Moderator: Christophe Erbes

We show case two standout, animated features: “The Polar Bear Prince” with Viviane Vanfleteren from Vivi Film and “Savages” with Hugo Deghilage from Panique! and learn how they successfully accessed local finance to bring them to the screen. We get an introduction and advice from Katrien Maes of Screen Flanders about how the 3 regional, 2 cultural funds, along with the Tax Shelter operate.

Speakers: Ylka Tapia, El Reino infantile (ES)

Moderator: Emmanuèle Petry-Sirvin

We show case two standout, animated features: “The Polar Bear Prince” with Viviane Vanfleteren from Vivi Film and “Savages” with Hugo Deghilage from Panique! and learn how they successfully accessed local finance to bring them to the screen. We get an introduction and advice from Katrien Maes of Screen Flanders about how the 3 regional, 2 cultural funds, along with the Tax Shelter operate.

Speakers:

• Julien Borde, Mediawan Kids & Family (FR)
• Vanessa Brookman, Warner Bros. Discovery (UK)

Moderator: Nico Franks

After a bruising few years for the market, never before has it been more important to put the European animation business under the spotlight. Respected C21 journalist Nico Franks provides an incisive and authoritative overview of the unprecedented changes the industry has witnessed. He talks to two leading executives from both sides of the industry, Warner Bros. Discovery’s General Manager of Kids, Global Streaming & International Networks, Vanessa Brookman, and Mediawan’s President of Kids & Family, Julien Borde, about their experiences and why there are positive outcomes and opportunities developing.

Speakers:

• Charlie Fink, Forbes (USA)
• Lauri Saunders, ABRACA (BE)
• Cathal Gaffney, Brown Bag (IE)

Moderator: John Lomas-Bullivant

The US Influential columnist and A.I. specialist, Charlie Fink, takes us stateside, with his inimitable overview of the industry, and counsels us not to wait to be run over or be consumed by fear. Embrace the changes. Seize the business opportunities.

That’s just what Brown Bag’s MD and COO of 9 Story Media Group, Cathal Gaffney, is doing, with an innovative, company-wide A.I. strategy. While transparency is what Lauri Saunders from Belgium Union, ABRACA, is seeking. Through an anonymous “tip line” hosted by ABRACA’s A.I. task force, artists in Belgium’s animation industry are offered a safe place to report any “unfair and damaging practices.”

Speakers: Alex Cameron, Parrot Analytics (UK)

Moderator: Emmanuèle Petry-Sirvin

With revealing research and informative insights from Alex Cameron, EMEA’s Analytics Director, of premier research company, Parrot Analytics. Producers are turning to Parrot, for advice in assessing the value of their catalogue, and increasingly, in formulating business strategies for brand new IPs in a challenging marketplace.

Speakers:

• Timo Argillander, IPR.VC (FI)
• Pierre de Fouquet (FR)
• Hasham Khan, ABP Advisory (UK)

Moderator: Christian Davin

At a time when an unprecedented number of companies are seeking investment, whether for gap, growth, or the sale of their companies, we talk to those smart minds at the cutting edge of finance and investment and ask, what is Private Equity and who are Venture Capitalists? How can you source their financing? What are the do’s and don’ts. And the top tips as to how best you can get investment ready?

Speakers: Jo Daris, Toon2Tango (DE)

Moderator: John Lomas-Bullivant

In a Cartoon Business keynote, Jo Daris takes us on his industry journey to recent company investment, setting out what he’s learned along the way. He pulls no punches as to the challenges and pitfalls; but looks optimistically at how to achieve business growth and longevity.

Speakers:

• Martin Krieger, Studio 100 International (DE)
• Anja Van Messel, Studio 100 Benelux (BE

Moderator: Emmanuèle Petry-Sirvin

CEO’s Anja Van Mensel, in Belgium and Martin Krieger in Germany, take us through the company’s remarkable story and provide their observations of the business challenges but also the opportunities in today’s marketplace. They share what they’re looking for and how best to interact with them.

Speakers:

• Alexander Kmet, RTVL (SK)
• Telidja Klai, Ketnet-VRT (BE)
• Patricia Vasapollo, Hessischer Rundfunk (DE)
• Pierre Siracusa, France Télévisions (FR)
  

Moderator: Christian Davin

How can they compete for fragmented audiences and adapt to the present financial challenges? How important are digital and cross-media initiatives? Why flexibility and collaboration are increasingly important. And what words of comfort or advice can they give to producers in their hour of need?

Speakers: Lydia Mossahebi, BBC (UK)

Moderator: Emmanuèle Petry-Sirvin

The latest initiative has been with Roblox and Lydia Mossahebi, Head of Digital Media, Platforms and Planning gives us an informative and entertaining, “inside guide” - sharing what’s working and what are the challenges, with some valuable takeaways for any producers and studios looking to interact and do business with the influential online gaming platform.

Speakers:

• Alix Wiseman, 9 Story (IE)
• Ed Galton, Cake Entertainment (UK)
• Julia Weber, Epsilon Film (DE)
  

Moderator: Christophe Erbes

We hear from three major executives who have made business headlines this year, despite the odds, with 9 Story Media Group joining the Scholastic family, Epsilon Films achieving investment and Cake buying another company’s catalogue. Sharing their insights and business acumen are Alix Wiseman from 9 Story, Ed Galton from Cake Entertainment and Julia Weber from Epsilon Film.

Speakers: Martin Juza, Krutart (CZ)

Moderator: John Lomas-Bullivant

Once a creative, now Martin Juza has transitioned into a full-time CEO, growing the company with a diversified approach, initially creating immersive experiences, and financing his development and IP ambitions with the proceeds. Investment is next on his impressive list

Speakers:

• Katrin Ann Orbeta, Mash&Co (FR)
• Helene Ratti, BPI (FR)
• Lucas Perin, CNC (FR)
• Eliza Jäppinen, Visible Realms (FI)

Moderator: Christophe Erbes

We hear from three major executives who have made business headlines this year, despite the odds, with 9 Story Media Group joining the Scholastic family, Epsilon Films achieving investment and Cake buying another company’s catalogue. Sharing their insights and business acumen are Alix Wiseman from 9 Story, Ed Galton from Cake Entertainment and Julia Weber from Epsilon Film.