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NOVEMBER 19–22, 2026
CTNX 2026 takes place at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center.
Burbank Airport Marriott
2500 Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
Back by popular demand …. CTN Live and in Person.
After the most incredible first 17 years we knew we had to keep going.
Join us for another unforgettable CTNX, our End of Year Event in Beautiful Burbank that supports what we do year round with artists from around the world. Come with a friend, come with your family or come on your own and experience the high vibe CTN Style energy starting the minute you set foot through our doors.
Simple practical tools , great people and inspiration to help you level up, see and feel how amazing you are as a visual storyteller that carries on long after you leave.
Coffee Talks, Movement, Drawing, Experiences, Storytelling, Food, Music and real conversations with genuine connections that puts YOU in the space of being the creator in this community.
But it is so much more as you will discover that you have more control over your career than you realized.
Shout out to all the artists who haven’t felt ok lately, but still get up every day and refuse to quit. You don’t need to have it all figured out. Come as you are and let’s do this together.
You got this!!!!
CTNX — where No Artist is Left Behind.
Where your next chapter begins.
Great things happen when the right people find each other. Discover new opportunities, meaningful connections, and the people who understand your creative journey. Whether you're beginning your career, finding your next opportunity, or building a life as an independent artist, CTN helps bring you closer to the people, knowledge, and possibilities that move you forward.
Be inspired. Find your voice. Become more.
Step into a world created to awaken your imagination, expand your skills, and remind you of what's possible. Learn from those who came before you, create alongside those beside you, and discover what's waiting within you. And when the event ends, the journey continues. Through CTN Circle and Club CTN, you'll find a year-round community celebrating the artists of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
You were never meant to do this alone.
Come as you are. Find your people. Become part of something bigger than yourself. CTN brings together generations of artists whose collective experience spans more than 500 years — a living, breathing creative family ready to share, encourage, and open doors for one another. Here, your story matters, your dreams have a place, and your creative journey has a community beside you — not just this week, but for the years to come.
All of this takes place during the city of Burbank's official Animation Week, complete with a City-Wide Proclamation and Mayor's Ribbon Cutting to welcome you to the family.
After a year of creating, CTNers reunite every year to support each other and the emerging, mid-career and professional artists in the visual storytelling community. Profits go toward charities dedicated to artist enrichment and helps us keep our promise of 'No Artist Left Behind'.

(Image: Breakfast with the Pros CTNX 2024)
Experience the Full CTNX Weekend
Available Days: FRI, SAT + SUN
Attendees receive access to all three event days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
3-DAY EVENT PASSES
General $179 Regular
Member $149 Regular
Student $79 Regular
Regular rates are available through November 23, 2026 while limited quantities remain.
PRIORITY ACCESS TO:
Early theater entry for presentations and screenings
Priority seating access where applicable

(Image: Director Toby Cochran reviews portfolios at Career Camp CTNX 2023)
Build Your Weekend CTNX Experience
Available Days: SAT + SUN
Attendees receive access to both event days: Saturday and Sunday
2-DAY EVENT PASSES
General $129 Regular
Member $99 Regular
Student $59 Regular
Regular rates are available through November 23, 2026 while limited quantities remain.

(Image: Attendees during a panel CTNX 2023)
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 $79 Regular
Member $59 Regular
Student $39 Regular
Regular rates are available through November 23, 2026 while limited quantities remain.

(Image: Yamasong Puppet Gallery CTNX 2024)
No Artist Left Behind
Available Days: FRI, SAT, or SUN (choose 1 day)
Attendees receive access to one event day: Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
1-DAY COMMUNITY EVENT PASSES
General $25 Regular
Member $20 Regular
Student $15 Regular
Regular rates are available through November 23, 2026 while limited quantities remain.
LIMITED ACCESS
Optional Experiences are not available with Community Passes.

Stay immersed in the CTNX experience from morning to late-night screenings with hotel accommodations located directly on the event grounds—just steps away from the creative energy, community, and inspiration of the weekend.
Located directly across from Hollywood Burbank Airport, the hotel offers unmatched convenience for traveling attendees.
HOTEL GROUP RATE
$189.00 per night
Available for a limited number of rooms.
Reserve by November 4th to secure the CTNX group rate.
For other options for your trip TO VISIT BURBANK

SPECIAL HOTEL AND TRAVEL OFFERS
Stay 2 Nights — Get In Free
Book 2 qualifying nights through the special attendee offer and receive complimentary CTNX26 admission.
Offer is non-refundable. Restrictions and qualifications apply.
Share a Ride. Share a Room -- And SAVE
Looking to save on travel or connect with fellow attendees? Join the CTN community to find or share rides and rooms.
We don't bite! Whether you need help, or just want to chat with us, we're here for you. Our friendly team will assist you in every step of your CTN journey. Join us!
Discord Invitation: https://discord.com/invite/ba67zFQh4j
Club CTN: https://app.joinit.com/o/clubctn (recommended)
Facebook: @creativetalentnetwork
Facebook: @ctnhappenings
Twitter: @creativetalentnetwork
Instagram: @creativetalentnetwork
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LIKE WHAT WE DO? Contribute to CTN Foundation to help create new resource filled pathways of opportunity for emerging narrative visual storytellers around the world through scholarships, mentorship, opportunities, and community-driven programs inspired by our mission of “No Artist Left Behind.”
CTN FOUNDATION WEBSITE CLICK HERE







Please reach us at help (at) ctnexpo.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes. GLOSSARY
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.
The event is not located at the CTN Studio or CTN Office.
QUICK LOOK HOURS OF OPERATION
Schedule subject to change.
THURSDAY — NOVEMBER 19, 2026
FRIDAY — NOVEMBER 20, 2026
SATURDAY — NOVEMBER 21, 2026
SUNDAY — NOVEMBER 22, 2026
📱 A more detailed schedule is available -
After purchasing your ticket, you will receive an email containing your QR code. Please keep this email accessible, as it will be required for check-in.
Upon arrival, present your QR code at registration and our staff will scan it to check you in and provide your event credential.
Tickets are not physically mailed.
Attendee Registration and Check In Hours
Want to experience more of CTNX?
Upgrade your ticket to unlock additional days, expanded access, and a deeper experience of workshops, panels, and community programming.
Move from 1-Day to 2-Day or 3-Day access and get more time inside the CTNX experience.
Upgrades are only available at onsite registration and subject to availability and capacity limits.
CTNF Scholarship Awardees will pick up their tickets onsite at the event.
Tickets are not physically mailed.
Once registered, your event credential will be available for pick-up at the CTNX Registration Desk during Registration Hours at the event.
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport for 189.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book : Saturday, November 4, 2026
Complimentary Guest WIFI
Discounted Overnight Parking at $17.86+tax ($20 Inclusive)
Book your group rate for CTN Animation Expo
Also you can check out the promotion 'Rent 2 Nights Get in Free" CLICK HERE
Yes. There is a Facebook Group where you can find others who are coming and want to share rides and rooms. https://www.facebook.com/groups/277644969291819
2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Located within walking distance.
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Located about 90 min away. We recommend Uber or Lyft.
The schedule of programming and special events will be located here. https://event466aa878f5b8df0.sched.com/list/simple
Also join the CTNX2026 Event App at:
When you arrive onsite at the event you will have the opportunity to sign up for appointment for that day. There are no online sign ups before you arrive.
Breakfast with the Pros is located in the Daily Grill restaurant on property at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. It is not at another location off property. Located west of the Marriott Lobby within walking distance. (Open to Breakfast ticketed add ons only)
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.
Top talent inspirational presenters and filmmakers under one roof for one weekend.
A look back - Artists learn from other artists.
Meet the founder and supporters and find out how CTN started and why it is such a great organization.
“This organization is based on my own experience and ideas, both what I know has worked and what I know hasn't so I have collected and connected hundreds of other creatives together bringing with them their knowledge.” ~Tina Price, founder of CTN
Video Credits: She TV Media

"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

















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