WIA

Friday 10/24, 1:30PM-2:30PM

Animation Advocacy: Building a More Inclusive Industry

Room 208 | Legends Animated | BRIC Foundation | Sam Goff | Saraswathi | DiverseToons | WIA | Asians in Animation | Lexie Chu | Nicole Hendrix | Muslims in Animation | Dre Rodriguez | Hsiang Chin Moe | Irma Ikram | Nicole Hendrix

Animation advocacy brings together leading non-profit organizations with a shared mission: transforming the animation industry into a more diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible space both on-screen and behind the scenes. Join Legends Animated, WIA, Muslims in Animation, Asians in Animation, Diverse Toons, and the BRIC Foundation for an inspiring discussion on their efforts to drive change in the industry—and how you can play a role in the movement. Moderated by Nicole Hendrix.

Saturday 10/25, 4:30PM-5:30PM

WIA at LBX

Ballroom F | WIA | The Walt Disney Company | Camille Eden | Hsiang Chin Moe | Jena Olson

What matters most to WIA members today? This session will feature Camille Eden and Hsiang Chin Moe, WIA chairs of Talent Development and Education, in conversation about the issues impacting our animation community with practical tips for networking skill-building and practice. Special thanks to The Walt Disney Company for sponsoring this session.