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Monday, February 8
| 12:00pm |
KEYNOTE—Dr. Jane Goodall on finding hope in dark days (12:00pm - 12:45pm)Famed environmentalist Dr. Jane Goodall has worked with millions of young people around the world, inspiring them to take action in their communities through the Jane Goodall Institute and Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots. Recognized for her tireless and vital conservation efforts, she spreads her message through optimism—a visionary idea in today’s unsteady world. At Kidscreen Summit, Dr. Goodall will share her unique experience, and explore the role the kids entertainment industry can play in helping children develop a lifelong love of the natural world. Sponsored by:  Featuring:
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Tuesday, February 9
| 3:00pm |
Kidscreen Awards (3:00pm - 4:00pm)Emma Hunter is back by popular demand to host our 12th-annual Kidscreen Awards ceremony, where we’ll celebrate the year’s best work in kids television and digital media. She’ll be joined by everyone’s favorite furry red Muppet, Sesame Street’s Elmo, who’ll be on hand to give Emma tips on hosting the special event. Sponsored by:  Featuring:
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Tuesday, February 16
| 12:00pm |
KEYNOTE—Reframing the story: How to deconstruct racism through the tales we tell (12:00pm - 12:45pm)From TV shows to headlines, all stories have a structure. You know what else has a structure? Racism—that's what makes it systemic. Watch along as Emmy-winning comedy writer, author and Obama White House advisor Baratunde Thurston explores how we can reframe the actions we (and our characters) take to be more inclusive, and the role content producers play in shaping how kids see race on screen. Sponsored by:  Featuring:
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Wednesday, February 17
| 10:00am |
Meet the new cliques (10:00am - 10:45am)Nerd, Princess, Jock, Basket Case, Criminal—it was fine for The Breakfast Club, but the social groups we grew up with in the ‘80s are relics now. To map out how today’s kids and teens are categorizing themselves, KidsKnowBest turned to their BFFs in a brand-new global study. Sit in as we present the findings of this fascinating exploration of social identification, looking through the heartwarming but sometimes brutal lens of kids’ most loving peers. Sponsored by: .png){kind=logo} Featuring:
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How content creators can empower families to talk about race (2:00pm - 2:45pm)In this session geared towards content creators, child development and media experts from Nickelodeon and OK Play team up to present exclusive new research on the role that media can play in helping parents and caregivers promote healthy social identities through open discussion about race and injustice from a young age. Featuring:
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Thursday, February 18
| 2:00pm |
Master planning with WarnerMedia’s Tom Ascheim (2:00pm - 2:45pm)The media industry is ever-evolving, and it can be a challenge to keep up with all the new faces and strategies. This year alone, Warner Bros. brought in a new head of kids and family, absorbed HBO Max’s kid-focused programming, and branched into preschool animation. WB President of Kids, Young Adults & Classics Tom Ascheim lays out his strategy for WarnerMedia in a candid fireside chat at Kidscreen Summit Virtual. You won’t want to miss it! Featuring:
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Friday, February 19
| 12:00pm |
The big short: How to turn bite-sized ideas into long-form content (12:00pm - 12:45pm)Don’t miss this session that unpacks how to effectively grow even the smallest kernel of a kids entertainment concept into a full-fledged series plan. Our panel of experts will track the process from idea to pipeline to screen, exploring the pitfalls to avoid, and how to spot a short concept with long legs. Business Pass Exclusive! Connect with speakers at the end of their live sessions to ask questions or introduce yourself. Sponsored by:  Featuring:
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Monday, February 22
| 10:00am |
Confronting your biases (10:00am - 10:45am)Unconscious or implicit biases exist in everything we do, and they can often be a big barrier to achieving meaningful diversity on the teams we recruit and the shows we put on screen. These experts in implicit bias training help people better understand their daily discriminatory behavior and will offer tips and tricks to conquer the prejudices you didn’t even know you had. Business Pass Exclusive! Connect with speakers at the end of their live sessions to ask questions or introduce yourself. Featuring:
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| 2:00pm |
How to bring your A-game to AVOD (2:00pm - 2:45pm)YouTube certainly isn’t the only ad-supported player in the game anymore. AVODs have popped up at a rapid pace of late, and kids are increasingly tuning in. So how do you get the most bang for your buck? AVOD execs and producers will join us to talk about what works best on which platforms, what IP owners need to keep in mind when it comes to discoverability, and how to keep safety and privacy at the forefront of all ad-supported conversations. Business Pass Exclusive! Connect with speakers at the end of their live sessions to ask questions or introduce yourself.
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Tuesday, February 23
| 12:00pm |
KEYNOTE—Avoiding the digital content trap with Bharat Anand (12:00pm - 1:00pm)In the golden age of media, “content is king” has permeated the creative landscape and marketplace as an unchallenged mantra. Make great shows, and buyers and viewers will follow. But economist and Harvard professor Bharat Anand calls this the “content trap” and warns against relying on old business models to chase growth. Simply taking your existing content and putting it online isn’t enough. Instead, producers, distributors and broadcasters need to rethink what it really means to provide content. Join us for this illuminating keynote that will make you ask: Can my business strategy survive the virtual era, or do I need to be doing more? Featuring:
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Wednesday, February 24
| 10:00am |
The science of sparking joy (10:00am - 10:45am)Figuring out a formula for triggering that awesome feeling of pure and unbridled happiness that we call joy is one of entertainment’s holy grails. And Gigglebug’s Anttu Harlin is looking to get closer to finding it with a new global study that explores how kids experience joy in their own lives, and how producers and broadcasters looking to delight young viewers can bake it into their content. Sponsored by: Featuring:
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Mental health check: Are the kids really alright? (2:00pm - 2:45pm)From therapy to meditation, our culture is putting more of a priority on being transparent and open about our mental wellbeing. But how does this dialogue translate when it comes to kids and teens? How are they talking about their own struggles with depression and anxiety, where do they turn for help, and what role can content play in the conversation. Join MarketCast Kids for a look at new research into this increasingly important topic. Featuring:
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Thursday, February 25
| 12:00pm |
Master planning with eOne’s Olivier Dumont (12:00pm - 12:45pm)Play patterns are shifting, TV audiences are fragmenting, and streaming platforms are popping up faster than you can say “plus”. How do you compete for eyeballs? Now part of the Hasbro family and with some of the most popular IPs on the planet in his arsenal, eOne President of Family Brands Olivier Dumont joins us for an intimate fireside chat to share how he plans on finding the right balance between legacy franchises and new properties, and why a focus on brands is always the answer. Featuring:
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Friday, February 26
| 12:00pm |
COVID-proofing your live-action shoot (12:00pm - 12:45pm)On-site nurses, filming insurance, a ban on kissing—producers in the live-action trenches are adjusting to “normal-for-now” and making it work on set. We’ve invited a few of them to talk with us about their COVID-filming wins, continuing pain points, and how they’re adjusting budgets and protocols to keep the cameras rolling through the pandemic. Business Pass Exclusive! Connect with speakers at the end of their live sessions to ask questions or introduce yourself. Featuring:
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Monday, March 1
| 10:00am |
Yadda yadda yadda: Why talk shows are blowing up in kids media (10:00am - 10:45am)“You get a talk show, and you get a talk show!” It may well feel like Oprah was giving them out on a Favorite Things episode from the number of new kids talk shows in the pipeline. With its unique ability to tackle difficult topics, interact directly with kids, explore multiple POVs and educate through dialogue—the talk show format works on a lot of different levels that are apropos right now. Watch along as we explore why, and how to do them right. Business Pass Exclusive! Connect with speakers at the end of their live sessions to ask questions or introduce yourself. Featuring:
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| 2:00pm |
Sales story: Global exclusive or regional deals? (2:00pm - 2:45pm)There’s a lot of appeal in cutting a single broadcast deal with a big partner—worldwide reach, simplified contracts, a single point of contact for accountability are all good things. But there are also undeniable benefits to deal-making territory by territory. Our panel of experienced producers and distributors will explore both approaches, and you’ll come away with a deeper understanding of when each model makes the most sense. Business Pass Exclusive! Connect with speakers at the end of their live sessions to ask questions or introduce yourself. Featuring:
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Tuesday, March 2
| 1:00pm |
Master planning with Spotify’s Verdell Walker (1:00pm - 1:45pm)Hear that? As the pandemic drags on, families around the globe are tuning into podcasts for a bit of screen-free entertainment. Spotify may be king of the music scene, but it’s just starting to get into podcasting, and Head of Kids Audio Content Verdell Walker has a plan for how to reach kids specifically. Listen up as she lays out her strategy for how the audio giant will grow in this new market, and how kids producers can get involved. Featuring:
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Wednesday, March 3
| 10:00am |
Hear that? Tuning into the role of sound and music in brand-building (10:00am - 10:45am)From a child’s earliest exposure to media, sound matters. But the context of that sound changes drastically as they grow up, shifting from lullabies and storytime, to Fortnite concerts and Tiktok videos. Dubit’s David Kleeman and Adam Woodgate strike the right chord with their latest research into the role audio and music plays in kids’ lives, and how we can use sound to forge stronger brand engagement. Featuring:
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The changing perception of self (2:00pm - 2:45pm)It has not been an easy year, and that’s likely to have a lasting impact on how kids see themselves and their place in the world. Smarty Pants has surveyed more than 5,700 of them to get a handle on these important shifts in self-perception. From creative and cool, to stressed and depressed, if understanding what makes kids tick is important to your business, this session should be at the top of your can’t-miss list. Featuring:
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Thursday, March 4
| 12:00pm |
Asian Animation Summit Watch Party! (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Grab some popcorn and watch along as we present a showcase of video clips from some of Asia-Pacific's most promising new animated concepts for kids. You'll also get a list of producer contacts so you can follow up on the projects that pique your interest. |
Friday, March 5
| 10:00am |
The new licensing deal (10:00am - 10:45am)The kids content market and retail landscape are changing at breakneck speed right now, but licensing agreements aren’t necessarily keeping pace. Our panel of experts will break down what needs to change in the deal-making process to increase protection and create better opportunities for toymakers and IP owners alike. Business Pass Exclusive! Connect with speakers at the end of their live sessions to ask questions or introduce yourself. Sponsored by:  Featuring:
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| 12:00pm |
User-generated content on a whole new level (12:00pm - 12:45pm)Looking for a better way to bring your audience into the content creation process? From kid panels providing real-time feedback, to crewing up with tween and teen producers, this session will explore a variety of working models for more authentically involving young voices and POVs. Business Pass Exclusive! Connect with speakers at the end of their live sessions to ask questions or introduce yourself. Featuring:
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