Kaboom Industry Days is a platform for networking, inspiration, and knowledge exchange within the Dutch and international animation industry. Its goal is to integrate and professionalize creatives working in animation, illustration, immersive media, and beyond. In 2025, the Kaboom Industry Days will take place on 25 and 26 March at the HKU in Utrecht, location Oudenoord.
The first day of the program, Kaboom Camp, celebrates the animation community and offers a practical introduction to the industry for newcomers. It highlights young talents and new voices, connecting them with exciting opportunities, mentors, and funders. Come meet your peers: students, freelance animators, studios, and more! Don’t miss our annual program for recent Dutch graduates, the Best Showreel Contest and the Debutants Ball.
On the second day, Kaboom PRO, the industry gathers to share successes, address challenges, and explore future paths through presentations, in-depth talks, closed expert sessions, and one-on-one meetings. With a strong focus on co-production, Kaboom PRO is the go-to event for Dutch and international animation professionals. In 2025, we are excited to introduce the pilot version of the Benelux Animation Pitch made possible by CFAP, aimed at strengthening and consolidating talent from the region.
The detailed programme will be published online in February and tickets will be available from March 2025. For questions, collaboration ideas or group tickets reservations – contact [email protected].
Kaboom Industry Days Partners: HKU, Dutch Film Fund, CFAP, DAFF, NAPA, DAMD, SEE NL, Toon Boom, Indyvideo, Submarine.