Cartoon Business 2024 Kicks Off

The 2024 edition of Cartoon Business, a seminar focused on new business models in the animation industry, has begun in Brussels and will run through November 20.

The event features keynotes, panels and case studies addressing the major financial and technological challenges facing the industry. This edition spotlights Belgian animation, with the country’s cultural and economic funds partnering to put together the event’s program.

Throughout the event, CEOs, VPs, producers, consultants, financiers, investors, distributors, sales agents, broadcasters and streamers will discuss the changes AI has brought, the relationship with major media platforms such as YouTube, the challenges faced by public broadcasters and a case study on the BBC’s business strategy in Roblox.

Participants also have the chance to participate in one-to-one meetings and a business clinic, which offers coaching sessions on animation-related issues by renowned consultants. This includes Nairye Apelian, Janet Balmforth and Aimee Norman (Liberi Consulting), NicolasFisch (Mediawan Kids &Family), Stéphane Lieser (LIESERlaw), Aurélie Ortsman (Ortsman Avocat), Olja Rudic (Media Partners) and Lucas Sauvan (Act & Play).

Cartoon Business is also hosting a job fair for new graduates entering the market that will offer them a chance to connect with local industry professionals and explore career opportunities.

Cartoon Business is organized by Cartoon and co-funded by Creative Europe MEDIA in collaboration with Screen Flanders, Screen Brussels, Wallimage, Flanders Image and Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles.