Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum takes place on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York City. Attendance is invitation-only. The organizer’s FAQ confirms that this is a selected industry gathering, rather than an event with public general-admission tickets.
For fans hoping to follow from home, a public livestream or replay had not been confirmed on the official pages checked on October 5.
Anime Future Forum 2026: date and venue
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| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
| Location | Javits Center, New York City |
| Attendance | Invitation-only |
| Detailed event access | Registered-attendee email and access code |
| Public broadcast | Not confirmed as of October 5 |
Can fans buy Anime Future Forum tickets?
The official FAQ states that the event is invite-only. A Crunchyroll subscription or a badge for another convention does not establish admission.
If you received an invitation, open the attendee sign-in page using that email and your access code. For an invitation or registration query, contact animefutureforum@crunchyroll.com. Confirm attendance before booking travel.
What is on the published schedule?
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| Time shown by the organizer | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00am to 9:30am | Arrival, check-in, breakfast and networking |
| 9:30am to 9:40am | Opening remarks |
| 9:40am to 5:00pm | Sessions, keynotes, experiences and networking |
| 4:50pm to 5:00pm | Closing remarks |
| 5:00pm to 7:00pm | Closing reception |
Use your invitation for room assignments, arrival instructions and time-zone confirmation. The public overview does not provide a full session-by-session agenda.
What topics will the forum cover?
The organizer lists four areas:
- Storytelling: anime’s reach into games, music, live action and other formats.
- Technology: tools and changes affecting production.
- Fandom: audience research and differences between markets.
- Protection: responses to piracy and protection of creators and audiences.
Sony’s May announcement also described the inaugural forum as a way to connect companies with Japanese publishers and creators. Its focus is industry discussion; it is not a published schedule of new anime release announcements.
Who are the speakers?
The public FAQ describes participants from anime, technology and culture, but the detailed speaker page requires attendee authentication. Invited guests should check the current program through their sign-in link for names and session assignments.
Will Anime Future Forum be livestreamed?
No public livestream or replay link was confirmed as of October 5. Check the official event website around October 7 for any public broadcast or recording announcement.
