Let’s talk about animation – the next “Time for an Upgrade” webinar!

Want to dive into the world of animation? Find out what this industry is really like!

On April 23, 2026, we invite you to the next meeting of the Polish-Japanese Academy of Computer Technology in the “Time for an Upgrade” series, titled “Let’s Talk About Animation.”

The upcoming event will focus on contemporary animation viewed from various perspectives: creative, production, and educational. This meeting is for everyone who wants to better understand what the animation industry looks like today, what skills open the door to it, and how to find their own path in this demanding but incredibly inspiring field.

During the webinar, we will discuss, among other things,

• What are the career prospects after completing arts and technical studies in the field of animation?
• what the reality of working in the modern film and animation industry is like,
• how the process of producing and financing an animated film works—from concept to distribution,
• what role film festivals play in promoting creative work and building international connections,
• Why is a distinctive artistic language, experimentation, and creative consistency so important when working on one’s own projects?
• how new technologies, including artificial intelligence, are shaping the future of animation and production processes.

Speakers

Edyta Adamczak – Director of the “Animated Film” postgraduate program atPJAIT
Zofia Ścisłowska – Creative Producer at Laniakea Pictures, PISF expert
Dr. Tomasz Siwiński – award-winning director of original, painterly animated films

The “Time for an Upgrade” series promotes the idea of lifelong learning—the continuous development of skills—and presents PJAIT postgraduate program offerings PJAIT a modern, practical response to the rapidly changing needs of the job market.

We invite you to join us!