WIA World Summit 2025
MORNING SESSIONS
THE AUDIENCE-DRIVEN FUTURE
THE FUTURE OF ADULT ANIMATION
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
WHAT'S NEXT: FIRESIDE CHAT
WHAT'S NEXT: SHOWCASING THE FUTURE
WIA WORLD SUMMIT FEATURED IN 'VARIETY'
We’re thrilled to share Variety has featured our ninth annual WIA World Summit, which will take place on Monday, June 9th at Annecy International Animation Festival.
The respected entertainment publication focused on many aspects of this year’s day-long symposium, including adult animation.
Read a snippet of the full article below.
WIA [Women in Animation] has announced the lineup for its 2025 World Summit at Annecy.
As revealed exclusively to Variety, the ninth edition of the event, taking place on June 9, will be themed The Future is Animated and will focus, among other things, on adult animation.
“It’s a subject very close to my heart, as I produce ‘Invincible’ and run the studio over at Skybound Entertainment. Our whole focus is adult animation,” admitted WIA president Marge Dean.
Today, WIA announced the lineup for this year’s WIA WORLD SUMMIT at the Annecy International Animation Festival and Mifa 2025. This year’s summit, themed “The Future is Animated,” will examine emerging industry innovations and the power of community as we navigate the evolving animation landscape.
The ninth annual WIA WORLD SUMMIT will take place on Monday, June 9th at the Impérial Palace Hotel (Allée de l’Impérial, 74000 Annecy) at the Salle de l’Europe and will feature a day-long symposium of panels and focused conversations spotlighting key thought leaders, filmmakers and executives from around the world discussing gender equity — a system of equity and fairness for people of all genders, gender identities and presentations. The Summit will be recorded and posted subsequently on the WIA website.
wia world summit artist
Meet Hungarian animation director and illustrator, Luca Tóth, chosen to create this year’s WIA World Summit artwork. As the Annecy International Animation Film Festival – host of this year’s Summit – spotlights Hungary as its featured country, Tóth’s selection carries special significance. Born in 1989, the artist honed her craft at Budapest’s Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design before earning her Master’s at London’s Royal College of Art, with her graduation film The Age of Curious winning Annecy’s Jury Distinction Prize – foreshadowing this full-circle moment in her career.
Tóth’s bold work showcases Hungary’s vibrant animation scene. Her independent shorts Superbia (2016) and Mr. Mare (2019) premiered at Cannes’ Critics’ Week and Berlinale respectively, collectively screening at more than 150 festivals worldwide.
For this year’s WIA World Summit, Tóth’s piece channels her signature exploration of movement and human connection. The artwork promises to reflect both her nation’s rich artistic heritage and WIA’s mission, creating a visual bridge between animation’s past and its inclusive future.
SAVE THE DATE
We are excited to announce that the WIA World Summit will return on Monday, June 9, 2025, as part of the prestigious Annecy International Film Festival in Annecy, France! This premier gathering brings together animation professionals, creatives, and industry leaders from around the world for a day of thought-provoking discussions, networking, and celebration.
The WIA World Summit serves as a vital platform for addressing key issues in animation — from gender equity to creative innovation and career advancement. The event features high-profile speakers, engaging panels, and unique opportunities to connect with peers, making it a must-attend event.
Whether you’re an artist, producer, executive, or animation enthusiast, don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation shaping the next era of animation.
Stay tuned for more details!
We’ll be sharing updates on speakers, programming, and more soon. Check back here for the latest WIA World Summit news.
PAST WIA WORLD SUMMIT EVENTS
2024 WIA WORLD SUMMIT:
In 2024, the Annual WIA World Summit at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival tackled the theme, ‘Stronger Together: The Equitable Future of Animation.’ The day-long event featuring key thought leaders who discussed emerging industry innovations and how the support gender equity in animation.
ANNECY FESTIVAL 2025
Over the course of its 60 years, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival has established itself as a global event dedicated to animation, bringing together the most esteemed professionals from the sector to celebrate animation’s creative and diverse styles and techniques.
Click the button below to visit the Annecy Festival website and learn more about this year’s list of events.