Industry Program

Step right up and enter the beating heart of the animation world! The Kaboom Industry Days 2026 are your platform for inspiration, networking, and industry know-how. Whether you’re a student, a seasoned pro, a daring freelancer or a studio head, this is where you need to be. Join us on March 17-18, 2026, at HKU Media in Utrecht and enjoy our refreshed program outline!

Tickets: Available from 19th of February, €35 per day.
Location: HKU Media, Oudenoord 700, Utrecht.

Industry Days Partners: HKU, Dutch Film Fund, CFAP, DAFF, NAPA, DAMD, SEE NL,Keep an Eye Foundation, Toon Boom, Sound & Vision, Indyvideo, Submarine, CowboyAnime, YONK Studio.

Day 1: Kaboom camp

Your ultimate industry crash course! This is where young talents and new voices shine. Expect a celebration of animation community and exciting encounters with studios, mentors, and funders. Don’t miss interactive ice-breaking roundtables and our all-time favourite: Best Showreels Contest and the Debutants Ball.

Buy ticket - day 1
- Best Showreels Loop
- Kaboom CAMP Kick off & Studio YONK
- Lunch Break
- Industry Focus: Anime
- Coffee Break
- The Best Showreels Screening & Contest
- Table Talks: Break the Ice
- Coffee Break
- Industry Jubileum: 25 years of Submarine
- Debutants Meet Studios: 1-on-1 Meetings
- Short Break
- New Talents’ Screen Takeover
- Walk to ACU
- Debutants Ball & Afterparty

Day 2: Kaboom Pro

From deep-dive presentations to expert sessions and one-on-one meetings, Kaboom PRO is the place for Dutch and international professionals to connect and collaborate. We’re over the moon to launch the pilot edition of Benelux Animation Pitch, a brand-new initiative strengthening and consolidating talents from the region.

Buy ticket - day 2
- Best Showreels Loop
- Kaboom PRO Opening & Benelux look-ahead
- Coffee Break
- French XR delegation meets Studios: 1-on-1 Meetings
- Animation Industry Meeting
- Introducing French Producers
- Lunch Break
- Dutch Animation Schools Working Session
- Kaboom PRO Meet Up Space
- Benelux Animation Pitch Presentations
- Coffee Break
- Benelux Animation Pitch: 1-on-1 Meetings
- The Art of Asking: Vrijplaats Research Presentations
- Industry Drinks
- Benelux Co-production Dinner