AB/BA 2026
The second edition of the AB/BA Conference 2026 — Animation in Business / Business in Animation — will take place from September 20th to 22nd, 2026, in Syros-Ermoupolis.
The conference focuses on the intersection of animation, business, intellectual property, partnerships and discoverability, bringing together researchers, creators, industry professionals and cultural stakeholders to explore the evolving animation ecosystem.
Location: University of the Aegean, School of Engineering, Future Lab, Syros-Ermoupolis, Greece
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20–22 September 2026
Conference dates
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Ermoupolis · Syros
Greece
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Animation + Business
Conference theme
AB/BA Conference 2026 — Animation in Business / Business in Animation
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- 80 years of Greek animation
- Intellectual property in animation
- Partnerships and co-productions
- Discoverability of animated audiovisual works
- VOD platforms and online video-sharing services
- Animation funding, pitching and project development
- Animated creativity in advertising
- Human creativity and AI-generated media
- Transmedia storytelling and mixed media animation
- Animation, games and interactive media
- Distribution, festivals and animation markets
- Diversity, inclusion and access in the animation industry
Paper guidelines
Conference Paper Submission
The final presentation document, either as a PowerPoint file or video, must be submitted by September 15th, 2026.
Conference papers should address the selected topic in a maximum of 3,500 words and must follow the official submission guidelines.
Applicants are required to use the official paper template provided below.
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Paper length
Conference papers should be up to 3,500 words.
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Final presentation
Submit your final presentation document: PowerPoint file or video, by September 15th, 2026.
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Official template
All applicants are required to use the official paper template provided by the conference.
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Submission email
Send your final paper and presentation material to animation_hub@aegean.gr
Important dates
Submission deadline of extended abstracts: May 30th, 2026, 23:59 (AoE)Decision notification: Beginning of July, 2026Conference paper deadline: September 7th, 2026Final presentation document: September 15th, 2026- Conference days: September 20th–22nd, 2026
Proceedings and publication
Publication opportunities for selected AB/BA Conference 2026 papers.
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Special issue
International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics
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Additional journals
- A3P
- AFIMEC
- ASIFA Magazine Academic Edition
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Greek Animation Book
Published by the Aegean Animation Hub
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Program
The conference schedule is available here.
Download ABBA 2026 AGENDA
Invited speakers and conference committees
Speakers for AB/BA Conference 2026
Speakers ABBA 2026
Workshops
Call for Participation in
the Educational Workshops
Apply to participate in the specialized workshops of AB/BA Conference 2026 and explore new creative and professional approaches in animation production.
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Transmedia Writing
Educational workshop
A workshop dedicated to shaping narratives that extend across multiple platforms, connecting storytelling, digital characters, audience engagement, and creative strategy.
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Voice Acting Direction
Educational workshop
A workshop focused on voice direction, collaboration with performers and actors, and the development of expressive vocal interpretations for animation projects.
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Register
Conference participants should register by sending an email to animation_hub@aegean.gr.
Conference Papers and Presentation Documents must also be submitted via email as attachments.
Workshops' participants should apply to the official email: animation_hub@aegean.gr
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