June 27th, 2026 | Columbus College of Art & Design
A one-day conference for motion pros who refuse to let human creativity fade.
Making Midwest 2026 is the gathering that defends creativity in its purest form — through connection, conversation, and creation.
  • Erin Sarofsky
    President & ECD @ Sarofsky
  • EJ Hassenfratz
    EyeDesign & School Of Motion
  • Speaker 3
    To Be Announced
  • Speaker 4
    To Be Announced
  • Panels
    To Be Announced
  • Activities
    To Be Announced
June 27th, 2026 | Columbus College of Art & Design
A place where artists, studios, and thinkers build the next era of human-made work
Saturday, June 27th
Arrow
8:00 am
Check-in + Coffee
Lobby
9:00 am
Speaker 1
Auditorium
9:45 PM
Activity 1
Lobby
10:45 am
Speaker 2
Auditorium
11:45 Am
Lunch Break
Food Truck Available
1:15 Pm
Panel
Auditorium
2:00 PM
Activity 2
Lobby
3:30 Pm
Speaker 3
Auditorium
5:00 Pm
Dinner Break
Food Truck Available
6:30 Pm
Speaker 4
Auditorium
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
After Party
Lobby

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June 27th, 2026 | Columbus College of Art & Design
Ticket options for creatives at every level
Frequently asked questions
  • What is the conference date and location?
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    The event will take place on June 27h, 2025 at the Columbus College of Art & Design Canzani Center beginning at 8am.

  • Where should I park?
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    You can park in any of the CCAD parking lots around the Canzani Center for free!

  • How can I register for the conference?
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    You can register directly through our website by selecting your ticket option above and then selecting your quantity of tickets at checkout.

  • Are there virtual attendance options?
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    Unfortunately, based on the technical setup and cost, we won't be able to offer remote access to this year's event.

  • Will there be networking opportunities?
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    Absolutely! We’ve scheduled multiple networking sessions, including breaks and an evening after-party to ensure plenty of time for connecting with fellow attendees.

  • Can I get a refund?
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    If at checkout you select the add-on for ticket insurance, we'll be able to refund 100% of your ticket cost as long as you request more than 7 days before the event. Due to the nature of event planning, we unfortunately cannot refund tickets that do not select this option. You can however transfer your ticket to another attendee. Simply let us know and we'll transfer registration.