2026 Croner Animation and Visual Effects Survey Planning Meeting

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:00 pm PST
Dinner hosted by The Croner Company
The Castaway, Burbank, CA

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm PST
Planning Meeting for the 2026 Croner Animation and Visual Effects Survey
The Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, CA

• Check in and Breakfast: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
• Program and Lunch: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Planning Meeting Agenda to include: 

• Hali Croner, President and CEO, The Croner Company, will provide an overview of high-level trends, including 2025 Croner Animation and Visual Effects Survey highlights, observations and multi-year trends.
• Brian Barstow, Manager, Survey Process, The Croner Company, will review the positions in the Survey.
• Hali Croner will moderate a participant discussion about current business and compensation-related issues.

For further information about the 2026 Croner Animation and Visual Effects Survey Planning Meeting, please contact Laurie Krashanoff at Laurie@croner.com or Jane Gannon at Jane@croner.com.

Lodging Options near The Walt Disney Studios:

Hilton Garden Inn Burbank Los Angeles (2.3 miles to The Walt Disney Studios)
Sheraton Universal Hotel (2.4 miles to The Walt Disney Studios)
Hyatt Place Glendale / Los Angeles (3.9 miles to The Walt Disney Studios)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Glendale (3.9 miles to The Walt Disney Studios)
Hilton Los Angeles North (4.6 miles to The Walt Disney Studios)