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The 22nd China International Animation & Game Business Conference – iABC2026 – will be held on June 16–17 at the Hangzhou Binjiang Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel. Industry leaders, experts and scholars, top-tier companies, and investment principals from both China and abroad will gather in Hangzhou to discuss industry trends, share cooperation resources, and collectively drive Chinese animation toward a broader global stage.

This year’s conference features a rich lineup of major special events, including the Moscow and Other Regions of Russia Enterprise Promotion Session, the Digital Intelligence Future – AI Pan-Animation Industry Forum & National Occupational Standards Launch, the Industry-Education Integration Conference of the New Animation Research Group under the Ministry of Education’s Art Steering Committee, the One-YouTube: 2026 Google AIDC (Drama & Comic) Ecosystem Summit – Hangzhou (Closed-Door Session), and the launch of the DOUJU AI Global Film & TV Creation Competition. In addition, the conference will host the Animation Venture Capital Conference, the "National Animation Night" Gala, the "Golden Monkey King" Award Finalist Works Cross-Sector Collaboration Matchmaking Session, and One-on-One "Golden Monkey King" Award Negotiation sessions, along with dedicated matchmaking areas for the Hong Kong delegation and the Russian enterprise delegation – providing valuable opportunities for face-to-face discussions and partnerships.

With the mission of aggregating animation resources, serving the animation industry, and boosting the global reach of Chinese animation, iABC2026 aims to elevate the industry’s industrial, digital, and international development through professional events and targeted networking activities.

June 16 – Morning

Kaiyuan Hall AB
9:00–10:00 | iABC 2026 Launching Ceremony & Key Project Release
10:00–12:00 | New Animation Industry-Education Integration Conference

Kaiyuan Hall C
9:00–12:00 | "Golden Monkey King" Award Finalist Shortlisted Works Pitch & Catch Session

Mingdu Hall AB
9:00–12:00 | One on one negotiation

Qiantang Hall
9:00–12:00 | Hong Kong Delegation Meeting Room

Fuchun Hall
9:00–12:00 | Ton 50 Vocational Education Animation Achievements Exhibition

June 16 – Evening

Kaiyuan Hall AB
18:30–20:30 | "Chinese Animation" Dinner

June 17 – Morning