AfroAnimation Summit 6.0 (AAS2026) is the largest four-day gathering in the United States, dedicated to non-traditional animators, gamers, and emerging digital creators. The Summit brings together employers, recruiters, studio executives, innovators, and creators from across the U.S. and international markets.

AfroAnimation bridges creativity and opportunity across the entertainment ecosystem. Through engaging panel discussions, hands-on workshops, interactive learning labs, career-focused panels, deal room, networking and the Creative Job Fair, creators gain direct access to studios, television networks, streaming platforms, and entertainment tech companies—while learning competitive skills, discovering new career entry points into adjacent roles, forging partnerships, increasing industry contacts and dealmaking.

The Summit also creates intentional spaces where producers, directors, and creators engage directly with studio executives, platforms, and brand partners. Curated panels, networking mixers, and pitch-focused conversations foster collaboration around development, co-production, acquisition, distribution and talent pipelines—turning ideas into actionable career and partnership opportunities.

Proven Impact

With more than 8,000 attendees over the past five years, AfroAnimation has become a trusted destination platform hosted in-person in Burbank, CA for diverse creators—supporting recruiting, mentorship, industry access, partnerships, and the celebration of creative excellence.

New in 2026

On April 25, 2026, AfroAnimation will host its second annual Creative Job Fair SoCal, Artists Alley, and a new Graphic Design Interactive Lab featuring hands-on and virtual creative experiences. Join us and level-up your goals in one destination.