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What is CTNX?
NOVEMBER 19–22, 2026
Burbank Airport Marriott
2500 Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
CTNX 2026 takes place at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center.
Celebrating 18 years of community and visual storytelling, CTNX (Creative Talent Network eXpo) is a community-driven, global gathering for visual storytelling artists — held over four days in the Animation Capital of the World, Burbank, CA.
From students finding their voice to studio professionals shaping the industry to independent creators building their own worlds, CTNX is where yesterday, today, and tomorrow intersect. Through screenings, panels, workshops, portfolio reviews, networking, scholarships, and exhibitions, it's a space designed for artists to connect, grow, and discover new techniques, collaborators, and opportunities.
Whether you're contributing to major studio productions or developing your own independent vision, CTNX and the CTN Foundation continue their mission of moving creatives closer to their goals, while building the kind of community that lasts well beyond the event.
At CTNX, you're not just attending an event. You're stepping into tomorrow — where No Artist is Left Behind.
EXPERIENCE CTNX
3-DAY PASS
3-DAY PASS
3-DAY PASS
(Image: Breakfast with the Pros CTNX 2024)
Experience the Full CTNX Weekend
" The Full CTNX Experience "
Available Days: FRI, SAT + SUN
Attendees receive access to all three event days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
3-DAY EVENT PASSES
General $149 Early Bird
Member $119 Early Bird
Student $59 Early Bird
Early Bird rates are available through August 15, 2026 while limited quantities remain.
Regular rates begin August 16, 2026.
PRIORITY ACCESS TO:
Early theater entry for presentations and screenings
Priority seating access where applicable
2-DAY PASS
3-DAY PASS
3-DAY PASS
(Image: Director Toby Cochran reviews portfolios at Career Camp CTNX 2023)
Build Your Weekend CTNX Experience
" Build Your Weekend Experience "
Available Days: SAT + SUN
Attendees receive access to both event days: Saturday and Sunday
2-DAY EVENT PASSES
General $99 Early Bird
Member $79 Early Bird
Student $49 Early Bird
Early Bird rates are available through August 15, 2026 while limited quantities remain.
Regular rates begin August 16, 2026.
1-DAY PASS
COMMUNITY PASS
COMMUNITY PASS
(Image: Attendees during a panel CTNX 2023)
Experience CTNX for a Day
" Experience CTNX for a Day"
Available Days: FRI, SAT, or SUN (choose 1 day)
Attendees receive access to one event day: Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
1-DAY EVENT PASSES
General $59 Early Bird
Member $45 Early Bird
Student $29 Early Bird
Early Bird rates are available through August 15, 2026 while limited quantities remain.
Regular rates begin August 16, 2026.
COMMUNITY PASS
COMMUNITY PASS
COMMUNITY PASS
(Image: Yamasong Puppet Gallery CTNX 2024)
No Artist Left Behind
“Everyone deserves a way in”
Available Days: FRI, SAT, or SUN (choose 1 day)
Attendees receive access to one event day: Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
COMMUNITY EVENT PASSES
General $20 Early Bird
Member $15 Early Bird
Student $10 Early Bird
Early Bird rates are available through August 15, 2026.
Regular rates begin August 16, 2026.
LIMITED ACCESS
Optional Experiences are not available with Community Passes.
Community Champions
Our Main Sponsor is Burbank "The Animation Capital of the World"
From live TV tapings, to studio tours, and eclectic neighborhoods, there’s a lot waiting for you here. So to prepare your trip, we’ve put together some insider tips on what to do and how to arrive in style.
Thank You to Some of Our Previous Supporters
Testimonials
"We've been loving the energy we've carried home after the event. It was truly a wonderful experience hosting a booth there." ~Jason Keyser, VFX Academy
"Absolutely loved CTN!! Can't wait to be back again next year! ❤️" ~Benoit Therriault, Director of Canary
"Thank you for organizing such an amazing show." ~Jason Porath Bluescape
"I just wanted to thank and congratulate each of you for putting together an extraordinary and extraordinarily smooth-running event.
This was my first CTN, and I can assure you: it will not be my last.
Thanks to each of, you’ve helped so many people advance closer to fulfilling their dreams. And that’s a very big deal." ~Robert
"I just wanted to thank you for everything, it was one of the best experiences of my life." 🥰. ~Steve Scampini, Saffron Animation Studio
"I don’t think I’d be in the position where I am now without the networking I had done at CTN." ~Joshua Upshaw
"The new format of the expo makes it so much easier to talk with everyone. Interaction with the students and artists was much more personable!" ~Adrienne Nichelle Brown-Norman