Group of closed meetings (onsite)

This task focuses on two closed professional meetings designed to strengthen collaboration among key players in the CEE animation ecosystem—producers, and universities. The first one brings together high-level representatives of the animation industry from different territories and production environments to discuss topics such as international co-productions, support systems for industry and the need for producer-oriented meetings and events. The goal is to expand the network of industry representatives to provide new recommendations and solutions for building a more resilient, connected, effective and sustainable industry. The business gathering is organized based on previous meetings, discussions, and papers such as Ljubljana Accord, Animation Matters – An Action Plan for the CEE Animation, ALICE’s appendices and the final report of the Animar BCN conference. All these documents aim to identify industry areas that need to be improved to create a balanced and stimulating business environment. The academic session follows the first meeting held at the CEEA Forum 2024. It will enable institutions to exchange programme structures, share best practices, and initiate expert collaborations—fostering long-term talent development and strengthening the education-to-industry pipeline. The connection between the academic and professional spheres is fundamental for the successful launch of emerging artists.