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SUMMARY:🎪 TAAFI 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International\, or TAAFI\, is the animation festival that welcomes a massive audience of talented professionals\, students\, studios and enthusiasts\, year after year. It is a completely volunteer-run non-profit organization that is crazy passionate about cartoons and the people who make them! \nThis year\, TAAFI has reorganized their many events into a singular multi-day festival: “TAAFI 2026: The Industry We Want To Work In” and emphasizes collaboration and community\, addressing shared challenges and exploring ways to shape a more inclusive\, sustainable\, and creative future. \nTaking place from Wednesday\, April 8th to Sunday\, April 12th\, the festival will be filled with guest speakers from across the industry including Aaron Blaise (former Disney Animation Supervisor)\, Phil Rynda (Head of Original Animation\, Pokemon)\, and John Aoshima (Director\, Ultraman: Rising) and unique panels highlighting a number of topics related to animation/VFX and more at our Industry Conference\, as well as our annual Film Festival and other special feature presentations\, where films submitted from across the world and right here in Canada are celebrated on the big screen.  \nTAAFI 2026 is the perfect opportunity for professionals\, students\, hobbyists\, or just about anyone wanting to catch up on the latest trends and industry talks\, network with fellow creatives in the field\, or kick back and have a great time at one of our various screenings! \nTickets are available now at https://aftontickets.com/taafi. We hope to see you there! Be sure to follow @thetaafi on Instagram\, Facebook\, LinkedIn\, X (formerly Twitter)\, and subscribe to their newsletter for all the latest updates. \nTAAFI 2026. One Epic Event. Film. Conference. Careers. Are You Ready? \n 
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/%f0%9f%8e%aa-taafi-2026/
LOCATION:Tiff Lightbox\, 350 King St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conventions & Expos
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SUMMARY:🎪 FAN EXPO VANCOUVER 2026
DESCRIPTION:RAID is heading out west for FAN EXPO VANCOUVER\, which runs from Saturday\, February 14th – Monday the 16th at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Our crew will be located at P33-34\, and P14 in Artist Alley. \nCreators present are: Dax Gordine\, Ramón K Pérez\, and Becka Kinzie. \nSCHEDULED PANELS & EVENTS: \nSAT\, FEB 14\, 11:45 am | THEATRE 5 • BLITZ MAGAZINE AND THE NEW INDIE FRONTIER \nIndependent comics are booming like they haven’t since the halcyon days of the 1980s underground—welcome back to the Wild West. BLITZ sits at the heart of this resurgence\, spotlighting fearless creators\, international voices\, and boundary-pushing work. Join BLITZ founder and award-winning artist Ramón Pérez\, alongside creators Emilia Strilchuk\, Dax Gordine\, and Shawn Daley\, as they carve their own paths and dig into the modern indie publishing landscape — what’s fuelling this creative explosion\, and how a new generation is keeping the DIY spirit loud\, vital\, and thriving. \n\n\nEmilia Strilchuk \n\n\nDax Gordine \n\n\nRamón Pérez \n\n\nShawn Daley \n\n\nHosted by Stephanie Gerk \nMON\, FEB 16\, 12:45 pm | THEATRE 5 • SKETCH DUEL: MAX DUNBAR VS RAMÓN PÉREZ \nFriendly\, high-energy art battles where professional comic artists draw head-to-head\, often with audience themes\, showcasing speed and creativity\, creating unique art for fans. Lucky audience members have a chance to win the art created on stage so make sure to arrive early! \n\n\nMax Dunbar \n\n\nRamón Pérez \n\n\nHosted by Anthony Ruttgaizer
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/%f0%9f%8e%aa-fan-expo-vancouver-2026/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre\, 1055 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C0C3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:🎪 Thought Bubble 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re hopping across the pond for a fun-filled weekend at the Thought Bubble Comic Arts Festival — a celebration of comics and the creators behind them! The festival runs November 15–16 at the Harrogate Convention Centre (📍King’s Rd\, Harrogate HG1 5LA\, United Kingdom)\, and you’ll find us at Redshirt Hall\, Booth 1. \nJoining us will be members of the RAID Press team\, including Managing Editor Darcy Shea and Founder & Creator Ramón Pérez\, alongside special guests Calum Gillespie\, debuting a preview ashcan of his upcoming comic FRUIT!\, and Danesh Mohiuddin\, the creative mind behind Timeless Characters. \nSwing by our booth to pick up our latest releases — including Blackmouth: The Witch’s Mark\, Cauldron: Forbidden Appetites\, and our official magazine of independent creators; BLITZ — or discover fan favourites like the RAID Anthologies\, To Steal the Sun\, and Forest Folk!
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/thought-bubble-2025/
LOCATION:Harrogate Convention Centre\, King's Rd\, Harrogate\, HG1 5LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conventions & Expos
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SUMMARY:🎪 Fan Expo Canada
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: the RAID PRESS store and artists: Ramon Perez\, Marcus To\, Nick Kilsian\, Kyle SmithFeatured Releases: Blackmouth: The Witch’s Mark
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/fan-expo-canada-1/
LOCATION:Metro Toronto Convention Centre\, 255 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2W6\, Canada
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