Timetable
Main Event Space
Registration
Registration takes place in the main event space at Manchester Technology Centre with tea and coffee available on arrival.
11:30am-12:00pmTea and Coffee Break
Tea and coffee is available for all delegates.
1:00pm-2:00pmLunch Break
Lunch is provided for all Manimation delegates in the main event space.
3:30pm-4:00pmTea and Coffee Break
Tea and coffee is available for all delegates.
5:30pm-7:00pmDrinks Reception
Join us after Manimation for networking drinks. Available to all delegates.
Conference Room
Welcome and Keynote
As Manimation 2018 prepares to consider the future of the business of animation, Olivier Dumont, who oversees Entertainment One's impressive collection of international family brands, considers "the enduring power of the brand" in the animation finance equation and explores the fascinating strategic development stories of 'Peppa Pig' and 'PJ Masks' into worldwide success.
10:30am-11:30amOpening Panel: The Future of Animation Business
Business challenges and opportunities. Where to find clients and how to seal deals in a changing landscape. Senior figures in the industry discuss where new business is to be found and the future trends in the business of animation.
12:00pm-1:00pmRoundtable 1: Get Real
Realtime engines, VR and the future of production In the not too distant future linear programme making is likely to be a thing of the past. Content will be created from a series of objects that are assembled according to our interests and circumstances, underpinned by the next generation of games technology. Bringing together experts from the technology and production sector this session will examine what this means for programme producers and looks at the opportunities to develop completely new experiences for audiences.
2:00pm-2:15pmSODA
An update on Manchester Metropolitan University's plans for the exciting new School of Digital Arts (SODA) opening in 2021 in a £35million new building.
2:15pm-2:30pmScreenSkills
Gareth Ellis-Unwin from ScreenSkills on the future of Skills and Training.
2:30pm-3:30pmRoundtable 2: Skilling up
In this roundtable we discuss how education and training providers are supporting the industry as the animation, gaming and VFX sector continues to struggle with accessing and recruiting entry level work-ready talent. The roundtable will feature insights from further education, apprenticeships and training providers.
4:00pm-5:00pmRoundtable 3: Agencies for Change
Working with creative agencies – case studies in successful relationships. Join commercial animation producers and leading creative agencies to dissect, critique and review successful animation production collaborations that have graced our screens in the last 12 months.
One-to-One Meeting Space
One-to-one Meetings
One-to-One meetings run 10.30am-5.30pm. Lunch is at 1-2pm and provided to all delegates.
11:30am-11:45amTea and Coffee Break
Tea and coffee is available for all delegates.
11:45am-1:00pmOne-to-one Meetings
One-to-One meetings run 10.30am-5.30pm. Lunch is at 1-2pm and provided to all delegates.
1:00pm-2:00pmLunch Break
Lunch is provided for all Manimation delegates in the main event space.
2:00pm-3:30pmOne-to-one Meetings
One-to-One meetings run 10.30am-5.30pm. Lunch is at 1-2pm and provided to all delegates.
3:30pm-3:45pmTea and Coffee Break
Tea and coffee is available for all delegates.
3:45pm-5:30pmOne-to-one Meetings
One-to-One meetings run 10.30am-5.30pm. Lunch is at 1-2pm and provided to all delegates.
