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Sunday, February 10
| 4:00 PM |
Early Check-in (4:00-8:00)
Registration Desk 4:00 PM-4:30 PM |
| 4:30 PM |
Venue Tour
Registration Desk 4:30 PM-5:00 PM Get a feel for the layout of our venue before the Summit officially kicks off so you don’t waste precious time trying to find sessions, events and people throughout the week. This tour departs from the Registration Desk and shows you where everything will take place. |
Monday, February 11
| 8:00 AM |
BREAKFAST (served from 8:00-10:00 in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
8:00 AM-8:30 AM |
| 8:30 AM |
Venue Tour
Registration Desk 8:30 AM-9:00 AM Get a feel for the layout of our venue before the Summit officially kicks off so you don’t waste precious time trying to find sessions, events and people throughout the week. This tour departs from the Registration Desk and shows you where everything will take place. |
| 9:00 AM |
Brainpick
Gusman 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Come and get free advice from experts in niche areas of the kids entertainment industry. Speaking
   
Brainpick
Tuttle 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Come and get free advice from experts in niche areas of the kids entertainment industry. Speaking
Brainpick
Dupont 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Come and get free advice from experts in niche areas of the kids entertainment industry. Speaking
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| 10:00 AM |
KEYNOTE—The Tao of Happiness
Xilam Bayfront 10:00 AM-10:45 AM A Harvard MBA, New York Times bestselling author (The Book of Awesome), award-winning blogger and one of the most popular TED talk speakers of all time, Neil Pasricha is a self-described “pied piper of happiness.” He spent a decade with Walmart, working directly for two CEOs as director of leadership development. And now he travels all over the world sharing thought-provoking messages about happiness with Fortune 500 companies, schools and non-profits. At Kidscreen Summit, Neil will draw on the latest research on his favorite subject to present ideas and strategies for leaders interested in increasing personal performance and creating more positive and productive teams. Speaking
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| 10:45 AM |
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10:45 AM-11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM |
KidWatch: Key insights on modern kid viewing and spending
Xilam Bayfront 11:00 AM-11:45 AM In today’s digitally disrupted media landscape, kids are blazing an entirely new path when it comes to their content preferences. Join Kathi Chandler-Payatt from The NPD Group—the only company that combines SVOD streaming data with consumer/POS insights—as she explores the latest trends and some interesting first findings in kid SVOD engagement, and also how this behavior relates to broader trends in the consumer products market. Speaking
Eastern Expansion: How to do deals and expand brands in China
Sevilla 11:00 AM-11:45 AM As China becomes increasingly important to kids brand business planning, we’ve rounded up some execs who’ve been successful getting in on the ground floor there to share their experiences and advice on setting up co-productions, selling to Chinese platforms, and rolling out consumer products programs in this lucrative but tricky market. Speaking
30 minutes with... Kay Wilson Stallings, Sesame Workshop
Gusman 11:00 AM-11:30 AM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Robert Fortuijn, ZAPP/NPO
Tuttle 11:00 AM-11:30 AM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Jules Borkent & Layla Lewis, Nickelodeon
Dupont 11:00 AM-11:30 AM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
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| 11:45 AM |
BREAK
11:45 AM-12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM |
The Data of Discoverability
Xilam Bayfront 12:00 PM-12:45 PM Kids have a pretty good sense of what they want when it comes to content, but not always how to find it in the torrent of options. This research-driven presentation from Dubit will look at how they go from deciding what they’re seeking to making a choice, providing content makers with deeper insight into these paths that can be used support discovery and adoption. Speaking
Distribution Deadlock: Selling kids content in a shifting marketplace
Sevilla 12:00 PM-12:45 PM With SVODs disrupting the model that it seems like they just finished disrupting, kids distributors are grappling with way more questions than answers these days. In this session, leading execs from the front lines of this business will take a look at where we are now versus two years ago, and where things are heading as we move towards a new decade of distribution. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Luca Milano, RAI
Gusman 12:00 PM-12:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Sarah Muller, Sony Pictures Television
Tuttle 12:00 PM-12:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Tiphaine de Raguenel, France Télévisions
Dupont 12:00 PM-12:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
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| 12:30 PM |
LUNCH (served in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
12:30 PM-2:00 PM |
| 12:45 PM |
Lunching with... Digital Media Experts
Merrick 12:45 PM-2:00 PM Spend some quality time with digital media experts who can give you advice and guidance on how to commercialize your kids IP in the digital space. You’ll have a chance to share a meal in a small group with one of the industry’s top execs specializing in streaming, websites, gaming apps, voice assistant tech and YouTube content for kids. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Speaking
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| 2:00 PM |
Modern Dads: A focus on fatherhood
Xilam Bayfront 2:00 PM-2:45 PM Growing up in an ever-changing and challenging world, the one constant for today’s kids is family—although what that means continues to evolve. Attitudes about gender have loosened up—relieving moms and dads alike of the weight of many old stereotypes. Within this context, fatherhood has taken on new meaning in recent years, and dads are playing a far more active role in their children’s lives. This new study from Viacom (parent company of Nickelodeon) will explore this shift in family dynamics and what it means for kids media players. Speaking
Time to Recharge: Powering up the pillars of international co-pros
Sevilla 2:00 PM-2:45 PM There used to be a time when you could pretty much get a show off the ground with partners and presales in a few key co-production regions. But with producers in Canada, France, the UK and Australia all experiencing a variety of different domestic difficulties at the same time, what used to be a no-brainer has become a head-scratcher. This discussion will dig into these challenges country by country and explore what needs to change to get these once-mighty financing systems back in working order. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Linda Simensky, PBS KIDS
Gusman 2:00 PM-2:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Trine Ruud, NRK
Tuttle 2:00 PM-2:30 PM A returning favourite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with…sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Orion Ross, Disney Channels EMEA
Dupont 2:00 PM-2:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
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| 2:45 PM |
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2:45 PM-3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM |
What Little Boys Are Made Of
Xilam Bayfront 3:00 PM-3:45 PM While positive female representation in kids content is on the rise, has the industry lost sight of the messages it’s sending boys? We’ll explore this question with a panel of producers and broadcasters looking to address the gender identity of boys and their emotional development through entertainment. Speaking
Swipe Right for Co-Production Partners
Sevilla 3:00 PM-3:45 PM Looking to make some new connections? This session will shine a spotlight on upstart co-pro territories such as Brazil, Chile, Jamaica and New Zealand, that are hitting the market with lucrative tax breaks, untapped talent and much more in their profiles. Speaking
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| 3:45 PM |
BREAK
3:45 PM-4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM |
Cocktails with... Natalie Engel, Tommy Gillespie & Linda Simensky, PBS KIDS
Gusman 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Chat over drinks with leading buyers in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels and platforms that acquire and invest in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
Cocktails with... Sarah Muller, Sony Pictures Television
Tuttle 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Chat over drinks with leading buyers in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels and platforms that acquire and invest in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
Cocktails with... Tiphaine de Raguenel, Claire Heinrich & Pierre Siracusa, France Télévisions
Dupont 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Chat over drinks with leading buyers in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels and platforms that acquire and invest in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
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| 4:15 PM |
The Influence of Influencers
Xilam Bayfront 4:15 PM-5:00 PM Drawing on proprietary research, this illuminating presentation from Insight Kids will explore the role of influencers in the decision process, which ones have the power to drive viewership and purchasing, what qualities they have in common that make them so influential, and what turns kids off in this space. Speaking
Dubs and Subs: What you need to know about localization
Sevilla 4:15 PM-5:00 PM Higher SVOD demand for kids and family content means producers/distributors need to plan for more localized versions of their programming. But talent shortages, capacity issues and tighter deadlines are posing some significant challenges that cannot be easily circumvented. This panel will explore how content creators can prepare for deals with SVOD platforms and leverage localization strategies to successfully promote and sell their shows globally. Speaking
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| 5:00 PM |
Kidscreen Kick-Off Cocktail (fifth-floor Pool Terrace)
5:00 PM-6:30 PM Mix and mingle poolside with other delegates at the Summit’s biggest social event. This bash caps off the first day and attracts hundreds of kids entertainment execs looking to meet partners, chat about business and soak up the Miami sunset. |
Tuesday, February 12
| 8:00 AM |
BREAKFAST (served from 8:00-10:00 in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
8:00 AM-8:30 AM |
| 8:30 AM |
SOLD OUT!—MASTER CLASS—Landscape of Digital: Navigating the hottest models
Gusman 8:30 AM-10:00 AM Join two of the industryfs most experienced distributors as they give an expert overview of the digital content market, looking at how all of the different delivery models—direct-to-consumer, SVOD, AVOD, EST, MCN, etc.—fit together into a very busy ecosystem. Speaking
SOLD OUT! - MENTOR CLASS—Demographic Targeting: How to find your sweet spot
Tuttle 8:30 AM-10:00 AM Experienced curriculum and content developer Cheryl Gotthelf will take you on a demographic deep-dive to better understand what kids ages two to five and six to nine need and want from their entertainment. Join us and learn exactly who your show is for, and how you can enhance their experience with it even more. Speaking
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| 10:00 AM |
KEYNOTE—Hitting the Finish Line Faster: Developing the Design Sprint way
Xilam Bayfront 10:00 AM-10:45 AM Pioneered by NYT bestselling author Jake Knapp during his time at Google Ventures, the Design Sprint is a one-week process for making development more efficient. For the past few years, Brittini Bowering and the AJ& Smart team have been using the model with companies such as The Lego Company, Twitter, Lufthansa, HSBC and Adidas to quickly validate ideas for new products, organizational change, marketing campaigns and more. It’s also got lots of potential value for content development, so make sure you join us to find out more about it. Speaking
Inclusion is Expansion: Indigenous representation done right
Sevilla 10:00 AM-10:45 AM Conversations around representation continue to be a focus in our industry, and several prodcos are working on new series that feature Indigenous creators, stories and cast members. Join us as we bring together experts on Indigenous content and kids media for a discussion about better ways to showcase these often under-represented groups of people as characters not caricatures. Speaking
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| 10:45 AM |
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10:45 AM-11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM |
Inclusion is Expansion: Creating content that spans the spectrum
Xilam Bayfront 11:00 AM-11:45 AM One in 59 children in the US are estimated to have autism, and many more are growing up under the radar. At home, in the classroom and on the playground, children encounter a rich variety of cognitive styles and experiences. But neurodiversity remains under-represented in their entertainment landscape. Through the lens of autism and discussing specific strategies for kids media operatives, we will explore the challenges and opportunities involved in creating linear and digital content that is “born-accessible.” Speaking
Swimming in the Deep End of the Talent Pool
Sevilla 11:00 AM-11:45 AM Get ready, get set, go! These days, everyone is racing to corner the market on the best creative talent out there to make their shows cut through in a crowded market where discoverability is a major issue. This session will catch up with top production execs who’ve padded their teams with big names and mad skills to get some tips on where to look for untapped talent, how to win them over, and what they need to do their best work. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Karen Miller, Universal Kids
Gusman 11:00 AM-11:30 AM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Massimo Bruno & Brenda Maffuchi, DeAKids
Tuttle 11:00 AM-11:30 AM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Yann Labasque, TFI
Dupont 11:00 AM-11:30 AM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
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| 11:45 AM |
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11:45 AM-12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM |
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby: Broaching the birds and bees through entertainment
Xilam Bayfront 12:00 PM-12:45 PM Today’s kids are a lot more “woke” than past generations, but what they need to know about sex is also a lot more complex. And unfortunately, these themes are rarely discussed directly enough in the entertainment that’s made for them. A few producers have taken some steps in the right direction, but it’s challenging for shows like this to travel, given that every region in the world has different cultural attitudes towards sex. More work is needed, so let’s start by talking about it, people! Speaking
Telidja KlaïContent Manager, Program Acquisitions & Co-Productions, Animation VRT-Vlaamse Radio en Televisie 
Keeping it Tight: Tips and tricks for managing a small production budget
Sevilla 12:00 PM-12:45 PM Whether they’re helming an indie or blockbuster, all showrunners will one day find themselves at the mercy of a restricted budget. But what should take priority when you’re agonizing over every dollar? Our panel will discuss what’s essential, what’s not, and how you can be efficient and effective when throwing money at a problem is simply not an option. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Cecilia Persson, Turner EMEA
Gusman 12:00 PM-12:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
Cecilia PerssonManaging Director, BBC Studios Kids & Family Turner Broadcasting System EMEA Limited 30 Minutes with... Pontus Torpvret, SVT
Tuttle 12:00 PM-12:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Angel Geng & Qing Fan, Tencent Video
Dupont 12:00 PM-12:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
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| 12:30 PM |
LUNCH (served in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
12:30 PM-2:00 PM |
| 12:45 PM |
Lunching with... Licensing Experts
Merrick 12:45 PM-2:00 PM Spend some quality time with licensing experts who can give you advice and guidance on how to commercialize your kids IP in the consumer products space. You’ll have a chance to share a meal in a small group with one of the industry’s top licensees working in toys, publishing, digital/games and live/location-based brand extensions. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Speaking
Gerald RainesSVP, Global Location Based Experiences Nickelodeon/Viacom International Media Networks |
| 2:00 PM |
Defined by Change: Public broadcasting speeds up to keep up
Xilam Bayfront 2:00 PM-2:45 PM This high-powered panel brings together top-level leaders in public broadcasting for children to discuss the challenges of keeping up with the fastest-changing audience in television, in one of the fastest-changing media landscapes we’ve ever seen, from a position that’s defined by slow-changing public mandate requirements. It’s a tricky pitch to hit, let alone hit out of the park. Come and find out how the best players in the game are doing it better than ever. Speaking
Deconstructing Kid Humor
Sevilla 2:00 PM-2:45 PM From slapstick and fart jokes, to irony and sarcasm—bringing the funny in kids entertainment requires a broad repertoire of techniques, and also a precise understanding of your audience. This panel discussion will explore what makes kids laugh at every age, and all around the world. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Caroline Cochaux & Maud Branly, Gulli & Lagardère Active
Gusman 2:00 PM-2:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
Maud BranlyDirector, Children's Acquisitions & International TV Channels Programming Lagardère Active 30 Minutes with... Alyssa Sapire & Emily Hart, Disney Channels
Tuttle 2:00 PM-2:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Henrietta Hurford-Jones, BBC Studios
Dupont 2:00 PM-2:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
Henrietta Hurford-JonesCreative Director, Executive Producer, Freelance Project Advisor BBC Studios |
| 2:45 PM |
BREAK
2:45 PM-3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM |
Death of Reboots? Exploring the future of nostalgia in a fractured media reality
Sevilla 3:00 PM-3:45 PM The rise of SVODs may provide more options to producers looking to find homes for their content, but it has also broken up the kids media landscape even more, leading to fewer kids on average watching any given show. So while reboots are a hot ticket right now, as today’s kids grow up, they may not be able to muster a compelling enough collective voice to call for their favorite shows to be brought back. In this session, we’ll take a closer look at the shifting dynamics that may threaten the future of reboots. Speaking
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| 3:45 PM |
BREAK
3:45 PM-4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM |
Cocktails with... Karen Miller, Rick Clodfelter & Kristofer Updike, Universal Kids
Gusman 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Chat over drinks with leading buyers in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels and platforms that acquire and invest in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
Cocktails with... Nina Hahn, Layla Lewis & Migdalis Silva, Nickelodeon
Tuttle 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Chat over drinks with leading buyers in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels and platforms that acquire and invest in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
Cocktails with... Henrietta Hurford-Jones, BBC Studios
Dupont 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Chat over drinks with leading buyers in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels and platforms that acquire and invest in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
Henrietta Hurford-JonesCreative Director, Executive Producer, Freelance Project Advisor BBC Studios Cocktails with... Audrey Brugère & Géraldine Soto CANAL+
Flagler 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Chat over drinks with leading buyers in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels and platforms that acquire and invest in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
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| 5:15 PM |
Kidscreen Awards and After-Party (Xilam Bayfront Ballroom)
5:15 PM-7:30 PM Join us as we celebrate the year’s best work in kids programming, broadcasting and digital media at our annual Kidscreen Awards ceremony, hosted this year by Craig Lauzon, a multiple Canadian Screen Award and Canadian Comedy Award nominee and acclaimed cast member of the CBC’s iconic satirical sketch comedy, Royal Canadian Air Farce. And be sure to stay for the after-party and hang out with winners, nominees and judges alike! Speaking
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Wednesday, February 13
| 8:00 AM |
BREAKFAST (served from 8:00-10:00 in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
8:00 AM-8:30 AM |
| 8:30 AM |
SOLD OUT!—MASTER CLASS—Pre-Development Jam: Nine steps to better creative collaboration
Gusman 8:30 AM-10:30 AM Want to save valuable time and establish better creative alignment on developing your next kids TV project? Adapted from the Google Design Sprint model, this nine-step process lets team members participate and share their views without needless discussion, while still guaranteeing that a strong singular vision for the show shines through. Working on mock concepts for 120 minutes, you will come away with a road map to pitch the project, actionable tasks to get started on right away…and, most importantly, an all-new approach to creative collaboration. Speaking
SOLD OUT!—MENTOR CLASS—Next-Level Pitching: Getting buy-in every time
Tuttle 8:30 AM-10:30 AM This comprehensive pitching workshop will walk you through all of the stages—from the first elevator pitch of your initial concept, through stress-testing the idea as part of the creative process, and finally pitching the show to potential broadcasters, distributors and financing partners. Sign up for this opportunity to learn how to tailor your delivery for every audience and every pitching scenario. And find out how to read the takeaways and add more value to your creative process. Speaking
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| 10:00 AM |
Coding is the New Black
Xilam Bayfront 10:00 AM-10:45 AM Coding is unquestionably the trendiest curriculum for kids these days, branching out way beyond the computer lab to underpin innovative toy lines, upcoming TV shows and a wide variety of digital offerings. In this session, we’ll use a kids entertainment filter to explore where all this momentum is coming from, what the research says about the benefits of teaching coding at a young age, and what the opportunities are to play a part in helping kids develop these critical skills. Speaking
The Brave New World of Toy Retail
Sevilla 10:00 AM-10:45 AM The demise of Toys “R” Us in the US and elsewhere has drastically changed the toy retail landscape and sparked a surge in retailers of all sorts getting into the category to fill the gap. So it’s a good time to take a look at the new shape of the toy market, and what opportunities it presents for creators, licensors and manufacturers. Speaking
Speed Pitching 1
Merrick 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Sit down one-on-one with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective networking format will feature eight-minute meetings again this year, giving you ample time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up required. Speaking
Maud BranlyDirector, Children's Acquisitions & International TV Channels Programming Lagardère Active 
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| 10:45 AM |
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10:45 AM-11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM |
Beyond the Clip: Doing it better on YouTube
Xilam Bayfront 11:00 AM-11:45 AM With everyone fully sold on the idea that YouTube is a powerful brand marketing tool, it’s time to take things to the next level and cut through the clutter. Streamable clips and eps are going the way of the Dodo in the AVOD space, and original content that extends brands meaningfully and ties in with YouTube content trends is where it’s at these days. Sit in as we take a look at what’s working on this new frontier. Speaking
Sprinting to Shelf: How to keep pace with direct-to-consumer platforms
Sevilla 11:00 AM-11:45 AM Consumer expectations are evolving, and the breakneck pace of kid-driven trends means a toy can already be outdated by the time it hits shelves. As a result, traditional retail models are getting lost in the dust, and toycos are racing to keep up with direct-to-consumer platforms by increasing their speed to market. This panel of experts examines the strategies and technologies that are helping to shorten the retail timeline. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Athena Georgaklis & Brandon Lane, Corus/Nelvana
Gusman 11:00 AM-11:30 AM A returning favourite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with…sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Kerstin Viehbach & Marion Winter, Super RTL
Tuttle 11:00 AM-11:30 AM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Adina Pitt, Cartoon Network
Dupont 11:00 AM-11:30 AM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
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| 11:30 AM |
Speed Pitching 2
Merrick 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Sit down one-on-one with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective networking format will feature eight-minute meetings again this year, giving you ample time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up required. Speaking
Maud BranlyDirector, Children's Acquisitions & International TV Channels Programming Lagardère Active
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BREAK
11:45 AM-12:00 PM |
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Safer Harbors: Assessing alternatives in an AVOD future
Xilam Bayfront 12:00 PM-12:45 PM Now that the initial AVOD monetization goldrush has settled down, it’s time for some industry introspection. Our panel of digital media experts will dig into issues that have cropped up around responsibility and safety, exploring better practices and the need for rules and guidelines we should be creating and adhering to in order to protect kids in this new screen time space. Speaking
Retail Battle Royale: Is a global or regional strategy best for your brand?
Sevilla 12:00 PM-12:45 PM Do you root for the heavyweight or the little guy? When it comes to consumer products, both can put up a good fight. Our panel spans both sides of this debate and will go head-to-head to help you determine whether signing a global master deal or partnering region by region is the smarter retail strategy. Speaking
Peter YoderVP Global Franchise Management and Marketing For The Wizarding World Turner Broadcasting 
30 Minutes with... Marie McCann, CBC Kids
Gusman 12:00 PM-12:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Telidja Klai & Maarten Janssen, VRT
Tuttle 12:00 PM-12:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
Telidja KlaïContent Manager, Program Acquisitions & Co-Productions, Animation VRT-Vlaamse Radio en Televisie 
30 Minutes with... Alice Webb, BBC Children's
Dupont 12:00 PM-12:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
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| 12:30 PM |
LUNCH (served in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
12:30 PM-2:00 PM |
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New-Wave Damage Control
Xilam Bayfront 2:00 PM-2:45 PM Social media can be a great marketing and fan engagement tool, but things can also go south on these platforms with alarming speed. And once you’ve got a fire on your hands, how do you put it out before it burns your brand and company beyond revival. Join us and learn from companies that have weathered intense social media storms and come out intact on the other side. Speaking
Making the Grade: A look at cracking into the in-school market
Sevilla 2:00 PM-2:45 PM With American K-12 schools spending US$10 billion a year on technology, there is a massive market opportunity for educational content in schools. But figuring out how to get in on it is daunting. This session will look at how a few pioneers have recently run the gauntlet successfully, exploring the many lessons they learned along the way. Speaking
Eric S. RollmanCEO CEO; Rollman Entertainment; President; Generation Genius President & CCO, Generation Genius
Speed Pitching 3
Merrick 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Sit down one-on-one with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective networking format will feature eight-minute meetings again this year, giving you ample time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up required. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Libbie Doherty, ABC Australia
Gusman 2:00 PM-2:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
30 Minutes with... Audrey Brugère & Géraldine Soto CANAL+
Tuttle 2:00 PM-2:30 PM A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
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BREAK
2:45 PM-3:00 PM |
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Voice Voice Revolution
Xilam Bayfront 3:00 PM-3:45 PM Arguably the hottest tech trend with the biggest growth potential for brands right now is voice assistant technology. Come find out from Amazon Kids & Family GM Kurt Beidler how Alexa is transforming the way kids play. Learn about key themes for FreeTime on Alexa in the year ahead, and how kids content brands can have a voice in the conversation. Speaking
Beyond the Screen: The future is LIVE!
Sevilla 3:00 PM-3:45 PM From theme parks and family entertainment centers, to live shows and hotels, location-based brand extensions are taking up a whole lot more real estate these days. In this session, we’ll talk to players big and small who are succeeding in this space to find out how and why they are playing with kids/families through live entertainment, and what benefits they’ve seen for their brands and businesses. Speaking
Johanne BroadfieldVP, Cartoon Network Enterprises EMEA & International Strategy Turner Broadcasting 
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Speed Pitching 4
Merrick 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Sit down one-on-one with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective networking format will feature eight-minute meetings again this year, giving you ample time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up required. Speaking
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| 3:45 PM |
BREAK
3:45 PM-4:00 PM |
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Cocktails with... Alyssa Sapire & Emily Hart, Disney Channels
Gusman 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Chat over drinks with leading buyers in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels and platforms that acquire and invest in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
Cocktails with... Michele Hennessy & Aaron Davidson, Amazon Studios
Tuttle 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Chat over drinks with leading buyers in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels and platforms that acquire and invest in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
Cocktails with... Frank Dietz, Super RTL
Dupont 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Chat over drinks with leading buyers in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels and platforms that acquire and invest in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
Cocktails with... Angel Geng & Qing Fan, Tencent Video
Flagler 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Chat over drinks with leading buyers in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels and platforms that acquire and invest in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we hit room capacity. Speaking
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The Best Stuff You’ve Never Seen
Xilam Bayfront 4:15 PM-5:00 PM Don’t you wish you had time to see everything new, different and inspiring out there? Not possible! Instead, come to this 45-minute curated showcase of the best content you’ve never seen, from all corners of the business and globe. We'll share short inspiring examples of content, advertising, podcasts, live experiences, web trends and tech. So much excellence and innovation never sees the light of day, let alone the main stage at Kidscreen Summit. Why?! Hits can come from anywhere. So come and gather a few pearls of wisdom from likely and unlikely sources. Speaking
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Thursday, February 14
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BREAKFAST (served from 8:00-10:00 in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
8:00 AM-8:30 AM |
| 9:30 AM |
Friends to the End with Disney
Xilam Bayfront 9:30 AM-10:15 AM Drawing on a landmark study that included an online survey of 1,000 kids ages six to 14, interviews with development and academic experts, and a fascinating field trial in which kids agreed to be deprived of their best friends for one week, the Disney Channel Insights team takes us on a deep dive into friendship dynamics to better understand the modern complexities of this fundamental pillar of childhood and growing up Speaking
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BREAK
10:15 AM-10:30 AM |
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KEYNOTE—The Value of Visual: A picture is worth more than 1,000 words now
Xilam Bayfront 10:30 AM-11:15 AM We rely on our eyes like never before. They help us navigate not only the physical world, but also the complex narrative and information landscapes we increasingly inhabit. In a fast-moving flood of images and ideas, author and comic artist Scott McCloud shares a bracing new approach to stories and storytelling, exploring why every visual decision matters, and why a revolution in visual communication might be right around the corner. No recording is permitted in this session. Speaking
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BREAK
11:15 AM-11:30 AM |
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Using Your Powers for Good
Xilam Bayfront 11:30 AM-12:15 PM We are so moved by these stories of kids entertainment execs who are using their unique skills, connections and creativity to effect change that matters in the wider world we live in. Come and be inspired to think about how you could do the same! Speaking
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| 12:15 PM |
LUNCH (served in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
12:15 PM-2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM |
Closing Cocktail (fifth-floor Pool Terrace)
2:00 PM-3:00 PM Join us on the pool terrace to celebrate another successful Kidscreen Summit with some drinks and downtime. |