Third Sharjah Animation Conference 2025 To Host 72 International Experts And Workshops

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is preparing for the third Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC 2025). This annual event gathers industry leaders, creative minds, and aspiring innovators to discuss the future of animation. Scheduled from 1st to 4th May at Expo Centre Sharjah, the conference promises a wealth of insights into the latest trends and technologies in animation.

SAC 2025 will feature an impressive roster of 72 international speakers. These experts will conduct 26 specialised workshops and participate in 21 panel discussions. The event will also include exclusive film screenings and exhibitions. Attendees can engage with renowned directors, illustrators from top studios, and award-winning artists. This makes SAC 2025 a unique platform for collaboration and innovation in animation.

Khoula Al Mujaini, Executive Director of SAC, highlighted that this edition will serve as a global platform for exchanging expertise. It aims to explore innovations in the rapidly evolving field of animation. She noted that hosting the event alongside the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival offers valuable collaboration opportunities between publishers, authors, and animation creators.

Al Mujaini stated that animation is a universal language that crosses borders, cultures, and generations. "Animation is a universal language that transcends borders, cultures, and generations," she said. "This industry has produced iconic works that remain deeply embedded in the memory of audiences worldwide." She emphasised its power in crafting stories that resonate across diverse backgrounds.

The conference is organised in partnership with Italy’s Bergamo Animation Days (BAD). It aims to provide endless possibilities for animated storytelling's future. By bringing together leading figures in the industry, SAC 2025 reinforces Sharjah’s status as a hub for visual arts and a global destination for animation talent.

Hosting SAC alongside the reading festival creates opportunities for literary works to be transformed into engaging visual content. This collaboration can help reach wider audiences by turning books into animated stories. The event celebrates animation as an art form while inspiring new generations of creatives.

SAC 2025 promises to be a significant event for those interested in the future of animated storytelling. With its focus on innovation and collaboration, it provides a space where industry leaders can connect and push boundaries in animation.

With inputs from WAM