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THE WAIT IS OVER!
AUGUST 29-30, 2026
After two years, the BNA Career Summit is finally back by popular demand, and as you have come to expect from
Black N Animated, it’s leveled up!
Join us for two days at Titmouse Studios in Burbank, packed with custom programming, hands-on courses, curated networking breakouts, and a few surprises. This exclusive event is an intimate experience run by artists for artists to push your animation career into its next chapter.
TRACKS
Vis Dev
Story
Animation (CG & 2D)
Production
PROGRAMMING
Discipline-focused Workshops
Master Class Panels
Portfolio Reviews
1:1s with Pros
Fireside Chats
Networking Mixer
PRICING
2-Day Summit Pass
(Includes Lunch, Parking & Mixer)
DETAILS
Who
BNA Members Exclusive
Open to Student and
Professional Members.
In-Person Only
When
August 29-30, 2026
Two Full-Days (10am-7pm)
Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks and
Parking Included!
Where
Titmouse Studios
Once again hosted by our amazing partners at their Burbank Studio location!
SUMMIT SCHEDULE
Day 1 | August 29, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
9:30 AM | Doors Open | |
10:00 AM | Announcements | |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Breakout Tracks | Individual programs for our four tracks. |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Master Classes | Curated, personalized lectures led by one or two creatives covering a topic of their expertise. |
3:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Quad Breakout | Speed Networking with Pros, "Real Talk" Panels, Portfolio Reviews & "Kiki With a Pro." |
5:25 PM - 6:30 PM | Fireside Chat | Intimate Conversation between Pros on a current topic. |
Day 2 | August 30, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
9:30 AM | Doors Open | |
10:00 AM | Announcements | |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Breakout Tracks | Individual programs for our four tracks. |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Master Classes | Curated, personalized lectures led by one or two creatives covering a topic of their expertise. |
3:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Quad Breakout | Speed Networking with Pros, "Real Talk" Panels, Portfolio Reviews & "Kiki With a Pro." |
5:25 PM - 6:30 PM | Fireside Chat | Intimate Conversation between Pros on a current topic. |
6:30 PM | End of Summit Mixer | Time to relax and mingle and network! |
Inaugural Career Summit Gallery (2024)
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