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Monday, March 7
| 7:00am |
Virtual Speed Pitching 1 (7:00am - 8:00am)Connect with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective format features 14-minute meetings—plenty of time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
   
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| 8:00am |
In Conversation with... Leslie Lee, WarnerMedia APAC (Pre-recorded) (8:00am - 8:45am)This virtual interview series is designed to help you understand what kids buyers are looking for right now. Hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, and then participate in some Q&A. Featuring:
Delegate Lounge (8:00am - 11:59pm)Head into the Delegate Lounge and connect with other attendees face-to-face in a dynamic virtual environment. You can also visit our Info Desk if you need any help navigating the Summit. Delegate Lounge: Open 24/7 Info Desk: Open 8am to 6pm EST First time visiting the Delegate Lounge? Here's a step-by-step guide for easy access. |
| 9:00am |
Chatroom—The Future of Streaming (9:00am - 10:00am)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Join our hosts for small group conversations about important topics facing today’s industry. Podcasting—not all streaming is visual SVOD vs. AVOD—what's right for you? The role of advertising in streaming's future Making the most of your streaming rights SVOD buying dynamics Featuring:
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| 10:00am |
MASTER CLASS—Setting Expectations: An introduction to rights and negotiating (10:00am - 10:45am)Whether you’re a creator with a hot concept to shop around, or a production company looking to break in with new partners and creative talent, you won’t want to miss this master class designed to set you up for deal-making success. Among other things, it will help you determine how much to expect on the back end, what level of creator involvement to push for, and how to walk away with a piece of the pie that's reasonable. Featuring:
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| 11:00am |
Pro Tips—Co-Pros & Financing (11:00am - 12:00pm)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Get valuable advice from experts in co-productions, raising capital and show financing. Featuring:
Sarah NathansonChief Operating Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. 
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| 12:00pm |
KEYNOTE—Rebalancing Act: Work strategies for a post-pandemic era (12:00pm - 12:45pm)The film and TV workforce was stretched even before the pandemic struck, and work-from-home has exacerbated things exponentially. With the "great resignation" looming, companies—and individuals—need to get smarter about finding a new balance. Futurist, entrepreneur and rest expert Alex Soojung-Kim Pang makes the case for shorter work weeks, lighter loads, more downtime, and why we all need to take a step back or risk burning out. Featuring:
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| 1:00pm |
Meet the Buyers (1:00pm - 2:00pm)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. SVODs, AVODs, linear channels and more! Make contact with the kids content gatekeepers. Featuring:
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| 2:00pm |
Acing Your Edutainment Strategy (2:00pm - 2:45pm)COVID-19 revealed some pretty deep inequities when it comes to education access, and the kids industry is uniquely positioned to help fill the gaps. But educational content should deliver more than just curriculum—it needs to draw kids in, keep them hooked, and help them develop new knowledge and skills. Our panel of producers and techcos will open their playbooks to show you how to create more compelling and engaging edutainment programming. Featuring:
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| 3:00pm |
Making Sense of the Metaverse (3:00pm - 3:45pm)What exactly is the metaverse, anyways? Experts on the bleeding edge of the hottest new digital trend will explain how this hyper-connected virtual world works, and what kids entertainment companies should do to start preparing for the next evolution in interactivity. Featuring:
Steve CoutureChief Executive Officer, Epic Storyworlds and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Epic Story Media Epic Worlds 
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| 4:00pm |
In Conversation with... Verdell Walker, Spotify (4:00pm - 4:45pm)This virtual interview series is designed to help you understand what kids buyers are looking for right now. Hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, and then participate in some Q&A. Featuring:
Virtual Speed Pitching 2 (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Connect with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective format features 14-minute meetings—plenty of time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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| 5:00pm |
Cocktails with... Nickelodeon, Hello Sunshine, Globo/Gloob (5:00pm - 5:30pm)Make signature cocktails with buyers in real time, and then chat with them over drinks in small groups. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
Luiz Filipe FigueiraHead of Content Strategy, International Co-Productions & Acquisitions Globo / Gloob & Gloobinho 
Katherine SilsVP International Digital Content Strategy & Social Engagement Nickelodeon Animation Studios |
Tuesday, March 8
| 12:00am |
Delegate Lounge (12:00am - 11:59pm)Head into the Delegate Lounge and connect with other attendees face-to-face in a dynamic virtual environment. You can also visit our Info Desk if you need any help navigating the Summit. Delegate Lounge: Open 24/7 Info Desk: Open 8am to 6pm EST First time visiting the Delegate Lounge? Here's a step-by-step guide for easy access. |
| 7:00am |
Virtual Speed Pitching 3 (7:00am - 8:00am)Connect with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective format features 14-minute meetings—plenty of time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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| 8:00am |
In Conversation with... Lisa Albers, Super RTL (8:00am - 8:45am)This virtual interview series is designed to help you understand what kids buyers are looking for right now. Hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, and then participate in some Q&A. Featuring:
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| 9:00am |
Chatroom—Building Better Brands (9:00am - 10:00am)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Join our hosts for small group conversations about important topics facing today’s industry. Is the original IP pitch dead? Partner up—finding the right co-producer Launch pivots—making the most of a bad situation Mobile-first—building brands on smart devices How to make research work for your content Toy-first brand-building Strategies for expansion—branching out into new genres and demos Featuring:
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| 10:00am |
MASTER CLASS—Franchise-Building From the Ground Up (10:00am - 10:45am)Industry experts who have helped build some of the biggest franchises in kids entertainment look at what the top 25 brands have in common, mapping out some elusive but essential considerations about play patterns, the audience’s social and emotional needs, and how to build engagement across multiple platforms and revenue streams. Featuring:
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| 11:00am |
Pro Tips—Show Development (11:00am - 12:00pm)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Get valuable advice from experts in specialty fields like development, showrunning and scriptwriting. Featuring:
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| 12:00pm |
Asian Animation Summit Showcase (12:00pm - 1:00pm)Watch along as we present a showcase of video clips from some of this year’s most promising new animated concepts for kids from the Asia-Pacific region. You'll also get a list of producer contacts so you can follow up on the projects that pique your interest. |
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Meet the Creatives (1:00pm - 2:00pm)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Connect with some of the talented creative execs working behind the scenes to make great kids content. Featuring:
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| 2:00pm |
Building an Inclusive Talent Pipeline (2:00pm - 2:45pm)Everyone is talking these days about the importance of diversity and enabling people to move up the ranks. But actually achieving those results is another thing entirely. Media companies big and small will join us at Kidscreen Summit Virtual to share their solutions and best practices for helping historically excluded creatives and execs level up. Featuring:
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| 3:00pm |
Binary & Beyond: Redefining youth and gender identity (3:00pm - 3:45pm)Kids and the influencers they look up to are driving a change movement to normalize inclusive pronouns, challenge beauty standards and bring genderless fashion into the mainstream. New research from MarketCast Kids explores how young people are redefining gender today, how closely it's tied to their sense of self and identity, and how it will continue to evolve. Featuring:
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| 4:00pm |
In Conversation with... Kim Berglund, Disney Junior (4:00pm - 4:45pm)This virtual interview series is designed to help you understand what kids buyers are looking for right now. Hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, and then participate in some Q&A. Featuring:
Virtual Speed Pitching 4 (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Connect with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective format features 14-minute meetings—plenty of time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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| 5:00pm |
Cocktails with... Disney, PBS KIDS, Apple TV+ (5:00pm - 5:30pm)Make signature cocktails with buyers in real time, and then chat with them over drinks in small groups. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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Wednesday, March 9
| 12:00am |
Delegate Lounge (12:00am - 11:59pm)Head into the Delegate Lounge and connect with other attendees face-to-face in a dynamic virtual environment. You can also visit our Info Desk if you need any help navigating the Summit. Delegate Lounge: Open 24/7 Info Desk: Open 8am to 6pm EST First time visiting the Delegate Lounge? Here's a step-by-step guide for easy access. |
| 7:00am |
Virtual Speed Pitching 5 (7:00am - 8:00am)Connect with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective format features 14-minute meetings—plenty of time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
Sabina McNallyContent Acquisitions Senior Manager, Europe Smart TV Content & Services WarnerMedia EMEA 
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| 8:00am |
In Conversation with... Sarah Muller & Kate Morton, BBC Children's (8:00am - 8:45am)This virtual interview series is designed to help you understand what kids buyers are looking for right now. Hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, and then participate in some Q&A. Featuring:
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| 9:00am |
Chatroom—The Future of Work (9:00am - 10:00am)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Join our hosts for small group conversations about important topics facing today’s industry. Creating a WFH-office hybrid culture Attracting talent in uncertain times Managing the great resignation First-time production challenges How to manage a virtual pipeline Featuring:
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| 10:00am |
MASTER CLASS—Pitching Toycos 101 (10:00am - 10:45am)Production has wrapped, broadcasters are secured, and your show is about to premiere. It's time to chart a path to the next destination on your brand-building journey—toy shelves. But how do you pitch toycos, when should you start, and what do they need to see to get on board? This master class will help you develop a toolkit for getting your retail-ready IP in the door. Featuring:
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| 11:00am |
Pro Tips–Rights Management (11:00am - 12:00pm)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Get valuable advice from experts in strategic rights management and negotiation. Featuring:
Jon RutherfordPresident, Global Rights, Franchise & Content Strategy, Boat Rocker Studios Boat Rocker Media 
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| 12:00pm |
KEYNOTE—Disney on Fueling Fun with Entertainment Brands (12:00pm - 12:45pm)Fun has always been important to kids – but with everything going on in the world today, it’s more important than ever. The Disney Branded Television Insights team will share what fun actually means to kids, and bring to life the various ways entertainment brands can deliver it. Featuring:
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| 1:00pm |
Meet the Distributors (1:00pm - 2:00pm)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Get to know the folks who make it their business to know the buyers best. Featuring:
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| 2:00pm |
The Best Books on the Table (2:00pm - 2:45pm)Book IPs are all the rage right now, but you'll likely need to look well beyond the bestseller list to find your next page-to-screen adaptation. We've invited several industry-leading children's publishers to give you an insider's look at some highly compelling titles with entertainment rights still up for grabs. Featuring:
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| 3:00pm |
Holding Out for a Hero (3:00pm - 3:45pm)Taking a look at some of the most popular hero-driven content on screen today in the UK and US, Giraffe Insights will examine the conscious and subconscious triggers these crusading characters tap into to drive sustained engagement and affinity among kids. Featuring:
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| 4:00pm |
In Conversation with... Flavio Medeiros, Discovery Kids (4:00pm - 4:45pm)This virtual interview series is designed to help you understand what kids buyers are looking for right now. Hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, and then participate in some Q&A. Virtual Speed Pitching 6 (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Connect with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective format features 14-minute meetings—plenty of time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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| 5:00pm |
Cocktails with... Peacock, Disney Junior, The Co-Production Company (5:00pm - 5:30pm)Make signature cocktails with buyers in real time, and then chat with them over drinks in small groups. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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Thursday, March 10
| 12:00am |
Delegate Lounge (12:00am - 11:59pm)Head into the Delegate Lounge and connect with other attendees face-to-face in a dynamic virtual environment. You can also visit our Info Desk if you need any help navigating the Summit. Delegate Lounge: Open 24/7 Info Desk: Open 8am to 6pm EST First time visiting the Delegate Lounge? Here's a step-by-step guide for easy access. |
| 7:00am |
Virtual Speed Pitching 7 (7:00am - 8:00am)Connect with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective format features 14-minute meetings—plenty of time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
Sabina McNallyContent Acquisitions Senior Manager, Europe Smart TV Content & Services WarnerMedia EMEA
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| 8:00am |
In Conversation with... Clara Carpinacci, Disney LatAm (8:00am - 8:45am)This virtual interview series is designed to help you understand what kids buyers are looking for right now. Hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, and then participate in some Q&A. Featuring:
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| 9:00am |
Chatroom—Next Big Things in Tech (9:00am - 10:00am)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Join our hosts for small group conversations about important topics facing today’s industry. NFTs or nah? Now trending: Robots, smart devices and more The role of voice technologies in kids content Creating a safer digital experience A very VR future Featuring:
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| 10:00am |
MASTER CLASS—A Guide to Inclusive Writers Rooms (10:00am - 10:45am)Putting together a creative and productive writers room is never easy, and doing it with inclusivity and representation as a guiding principle is often viewed as even more challenging. Join Sesame Workshop's Rosemary Palacios and Liz Keyishian as they debunk several hiring myths contributing to this misconception and share smart strategies for attracting and engaging talent. Featuring:
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| 11:00am |
Pro Tips—CP & Retail (11:00am - 12:00pm)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Get valuable advice from experts in specialty fields like retail strategies, toy manufacturing, publishing and brand management. Featuring:
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| 12:00pm |
Being Seen: How to improve authentic diversity in kids TV (12:00pm - 1:00pm)In this exclusive research-driven presentation, we’ll explore the findings of a recent Canadian study looking at the representation awareness and needs of kids ages six to nine, 10 to 13 and 14 to 17, as well as talking to parents of these groups plus preschoolers and under-represented producers of children’s content to understand their experiences and observations. These insights have been distilled into several important directives that producers and buyers can use to make a positive change in the ongoing movement to make kids TV more inclusive. Featuring:
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| 1:00pm |
Meet the Licensing Agents (1:00pm - 2:00pm)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Prime your IP for retail by connecting with leading licensing agents who specialize in kids entertainment brands. Featuring:
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| 3:00pm |
Telling Their Truth: Storytime study reveals how kids are really feeling (3:00pm - 3:45pm)To check in on the mental and emotional state of children today, Colleen Russo Johnson and OK Play recently conducted a research study where they simply asked kids to tell them a story. The results were both heartbreaking and uplifting. And they pointed towards some clear common themes and trends that will be important for everyone who's trying to reach and engage a kids audience to understand. Featuring:
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| 4:00pm |
In Conversation with... Libbie Doherty, ABC Australia (4:00pm - 4:45pm)This virtual interview series is designed to help you understand what kids buyers are looking for right now. Hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, and then participate in some Q&A. Featuring:
Virtual Speed Pitching 8 (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Connect with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective format features 14-minute meetings—plenty of time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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| 5:00pm |
Cocktails with... Mattel, CBC Kids, The Jim Henson Company (5:00pm - 5:30pm)Make signature cocktails with buyers in real time, and then chat with them over drinks in small groups. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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Friday, March 11
| 12:00am |
Delegate Lounge (12:00am - 5:00pm)Head into the Delegate Lounge and connect with other attendees face-to-face in a dynamic virtual environment. You can also visit our Info Desk if you need any help navigating the Summit. Delegate Lounge: Open until 5pm Info Desk: Open 8am to 2pm EST First time visiting the Delegate Lounge? Here's a step-by-step guide for easy access. |
| 9:00am |
Chatroom—Diversity & Inclusion (9:00am - 10:00am)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Join our hosts for small group conversations about important topics facing today's industry.
Bringing neuro-atypical talent into the team Normalizing the unknown Budgeting for DEI Featuring:
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| 10:00am |
Back to Nature: Empowering kids to be the change (10:00am - 10:45am)Can a TV show galvanize kids to get outside and make a real difference once they’re out there? Join in as we explore several innovative and exciting ways producers are using their content to inspire and equip a new generation of climate change warriors. Featuring:
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| 11:00am |
Pro Tips—Digital Media (11:00am - 12:00pm)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Get valuable advice from experts in specialty fields like VR, educational apps, gaming, streaming and NFTs. Featuring:
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| 1:00pm |
Meet the Studios (1:00pm - 2:00pm)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. Get to know the development execs at some of the kids industry’s biggest content powerhouses. Featuring:
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| 2:00pm |
TGIF Mixer (2:00pm - 3:00pm)This session is on Airmeet. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you access that platform. We're throwing a virtual mixer to close out Kidscreen Summit Virtual, and we want to see you all there! Grab a drink and meet us in the Delegate Lounge for one last bit of networking before the weekend. |
Wednesday, July 6
| 11:00am |
Pitch Doctoring 1 (11:00am - 2:20pm)Get primed to pitch your project more effectively! In these 18-minute one-on-one consults, some of the industry’s most talented pitchers will take a look at your materials and give you advice on how to deliver them with more punch. Note: Advanced sign up is required. Featuring:
Pitch Doctoring 2 (11:00am - 2:20pm)Get primed to pitch your project more effectively! In these 18-minute one-on-one consults, some of the industry’s most talented pitchers will take a look at your materials and give you advice on how to deliver them with more punch. Note: Advanced sign up is required. Featuring:
Pitch Doctoring 3 (11:00am - 2:20pm)Get primed to pitch your project more effectively! In these 18-minute one-on-one consults, some of the industry’s most talented pitchers will take a look at your materials and give you advice on how to deliver them with more punch. Note: Advanced sign up is required. Featuring:
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Sunday, July 17
| 3:00pm |
Early Check-In (3:00pm - 7:00pm)Registration |
| 4:30pm |
Venue Tour (4:30pm - 5:00pm)Meeting Point B 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 Meeting Point B and shows you where everything will take place. |
Monday, July 18
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| 9:00am |
Coffee with... (9:00am - 10:00am)Merrick Start fresh at the Summit! Connect one-on-one with buyers over gourmet coffee in this networking session built around 15-minute meetings. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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| 10:00am |
KEYNOTE: The Life-Changing Power of Saying Yes (10:00am - 10:45am)Bayfront The word yes is profound. Kwame Alexander knows all too well the power it has—the word yes has changed the course of his career more than once. But in these trying times, finding the hope to keep moving forward can be daunting. So you will not want to miss the inspirational story of Kwame’s journey in kids entertainment, as he explores the positives of jumping on opportunities, and also how companies and creators can use the word yes to change the world. Sponsored by:  Featuring:
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| 10:45am |
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| 11:00am |
Lessons in Social-Emotional Learning (11:00am - 11:45am)Bayfront The world that kids are growing up in today is very different from two years ago—and it’s made the need for this kind of development more important than ever. But what is social-emotional learning, where does it work best, and how do you foster these life lessons in kids who've had little interaction outside of their homes? Join our panelists as they explore how SEL can positively influence content and audiences alike. Featuring:
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30 Minutes with... Katie Wilson, WildBrain Television (11:00am - 11:30am)Flagler 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. Featuring:
30 Minutes with... Veronica Pickett, Amazon Kids+ (11:00am - 11:30am)Gusman 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. Featuring:
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360-Degree Brand Strategy: The merits of making a big splash (12:00pm - 12:45 pm)Bayfront Slow and steady may win the race, but launching new IPs sometimes requires a big push. Hear from brand owners who went everywhere with their rollout strategies about how they picked the right platforms and maximized their resources and budgets. Featuring:
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30 Minutes with... Eduardo Calvo Martinez, RTVE (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Flagler 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. Featuring:
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| 12:45pm |
LUNCH (served from 12:45pm - 2:00pm in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)Lunching with... Digital Experts (12:45pm - 2:00pm)Sevilla Spend some quality time with experienced 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 fields like streaming, websites, gaming apps, podcasting 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. Featuring:
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| 2:00pm |
Breaking Free: Taking a brand from YouTube to linear and beyond (2:00pm - 2:45pm)Bayfront CocoMelon. Baby Shark. Ryan's World. It's undeniable that YouTube has evolved into one of our industry’s strongest launch platforms. And we’ve recruited several experts to share their tips and tricks for translating AVOD success into new streaming, linear and consumer product business. Featuring:
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Katherine SilsVP International Digital Content Strategy & Social Engagement Nickelodeon Animation Studios 30 Minutes with... Anna Taganov, BBC Children's (2:00pm - 2:30pm)Flagler 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. Featuring:
30 Minutes with... Amy Friedman, Warner Bros. Discovery (2:00pm - 2:30pm)Gusman 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. Featuring:
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Balancing the Scales of IP Ownership (3:00pm - 3:45pm)Bayfront The balance of IP ownership between partners has always been a contentious topic but is even more so today, as the creator economy collides with the multi-platform universe. On one hand, established production companies bring deep expertise, relationships and hard-earned insights to the table. On the other hand, creators are the originators of unique ideas the entire industry relies on to engage consumers. So is this the best time to be an IP owner, when a single successful NFT drop can dramatically change one’s fortunes? Or is it the riskiest time, given the complexity of deals and plethora of choice? Our panelists get in the ring to figure out where the power of ideas lies. Featuring:
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| 3:45pm |
BREAK (3:45pm - 4:00pm) |
| 4:00pm |
Cocktails with... Warner Bros. Discovery (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Dupont Chat over drinks with leading kids content teams in this lively format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at the channels, platforms and studios that invest heavily in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
Cocktails with... Disney (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Flagler Chat over drinks with leading kids content teams in this lively format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at the channels, platforms and studios that invest heavily in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
Cocktails with... Nelvana (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Gusman Chat over drinks with leading kids content teams in this lively format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at the channels, platforms and studios that invest heavily in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
Cocktails with... Apple TV+ (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Tuttle Chat over drinks with leading kids content teams in this lively format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at the channels, platforms and studios that invest heavily in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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| 5:00pm |
Kidscreen’s Kick-Off Cocktail (Pool Terrace, 5th floor) (5:00pm - 6:30pm)Catch up with old colleagues and new acquaintances in person 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. Sponsored by:  |
Tuesday, July 19
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Coffee with... (9:00am - 10:00am)Merrick Start fresh at the Summit! Connect one-on-one with buyers over gourmet coffee in this networking session built around 15-minute meetings. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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Mastering M&A: Looking at the current buying spree with a kids industry lens (10:00am - 10:45am)Bayfront Mergers and acquisitions seem to be at an all-time high right now—companies of all shapes and sizes are exploring their options, and it seems like everything under the sun is for sale. We've invited several M&A dealmakers to help make sense of this mergermania. They'll explore the factors driving these current market dynamics, forecast what to expect in 2022, and identify the challenges and opportunities that are likely to crop up. Featuring:
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| 10:45am |
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| 11:00am |
The Science of an Earworm (11:00am - 11:45am)Bayfront Ever wonder why the catchy songs in kids TV shows infiltrate mainstream pop culture? Moonbug Entertainment and We are Family will take you on a deep dive into the making of a popular kids tune, presenting a data-driven look at the elements all of the most popular ones have in common. Their findings will be music to your ears Featuring:
30 Minutes with... Guillermo Sierra, HITN (11:00am - 11:30am)Flagler 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. Featuring:
30 Minutes with... Adina Pitt, Warner Bros. Discovery (11:00am - 11:30am)Gusman 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. Featuring:
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| 11:45am |
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| 12:00pm |
Coming Out of COVID (12:00pm - 12:45pm)Bayfront Despite virtual learning, social isolation and complex health measures, kids have exhibited plenty of resilience in navigating their way through COVID-19. But that doesn’t mean the past two years haven't taken a toll. Join Dubit’s Adam Woodgate and David Kleeman as they unveil exclusive research that looks at how kids view their relationship with media now—where it’s supported them, where it’s let them down, and what they need as they emerge from the pandemic's upheaval Featuring:
30 Minutes with... Layla Lewis, Nickelodeon (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Gusman 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. Featuring:
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| 12:45pm |
LUNCH (served from 12:45pm - 2:00pm in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)Lunching with... Licensing Experts (12:45pm - 2:00pm)Sevilla Spend quality time with licensing experts who can give you advice and guidance on how to commercialize your kids IP in the consumer products world. You’ll have a chance to share a meal in a small group with one of the industry’s top licensees working in categories like toys, publishing, apparel/accessories, costume/role-play, arts & crafts 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. Featuring:
Elizabeth FosterVP of Content and Communications at Licensing International Licensing International
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| 2:00pm |
30 Minutes with... Rick Clodfelter, Disney Branded TV (2:00pm - 2:30pm)Gusman When it comes to selling a show, figuring out who to pitch and how to get your foot in the door is half the battle—especially at the bigger channels and platforms that have multi-faceted buying teams. So we've lined up a few of them to talk to you directly about how they operate, what they need, and which approaches work best to get their attention. Stick around afterwards for some Q&A and meet-and-greets. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Featuring:
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| 4:00pm |
Cocktails with... YouTube Kids (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Dupont Chat over drinks with leading kids content teams in this lively format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at the channels, platforms and studios that invest heavily in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
Cocktails with... LEGO (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Gusman Chat over drinks with leading kids content teams in this lively format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at the channels, platforms and studios that invest heavily in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
Cocktails with... Atomic Cartoons (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Tuttle Chat over drinks with leading kids content teams in this lively format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at the channels, platforms and studios that invest heavily in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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| 5:15pm |
Kidscreen Awards and After-Party (5:15pm - 7:30pm)Bayfront Join us as we celebrate the year’s best work in kids entertainment at our annual Kidscreen Awards ceremony, hosted by voice actor and comedian Grey Griffin, known for her work on Scooby Doo, Loud House and more. Be sure to toast the winners, nominees and judges alike at the cocktail party following the show! Sponsored by:  Featuring:
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Wednesday, July 20
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| 10:00am |
Mind the Gap (10:00am - 10:45am)Bayfront The vast universe of screen content has shifted the viewing landscape in many ways, including allowing older kids to easily re-watch or discover younger-skewing shows, and younger kids to dip into older-skewing content. With the middle ground blurring, the concept of “bridge content” for four- to seven-year-olds has increasingly gained traction with content creators and media outlets. But what makes a show “bridge,” and what appeals to kids across the significant chasm between little-kid four and big-kid seven? Nickelodeon’s new research looks to answer those questions and spark ideas for a new category of content. Featuring:
Speed Pitching 1 (10:00am - 11:00am)Merrick 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, giving you just enough time to deliver the perfect elevator pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
Sabina McNallyContent Acquisitions Senior Manager, Europe Smart TV Content & Services WarnerMedia EMEA 
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| 10:45am |
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Diversity is Good Business (11:00am - 11:45am)Bayfront The moral imperative to produce content offering nuanced portrayals of different people and cultures has arguably never been more important. But to take the conversation past lip service, producers, broadcasters and distributors need to understand the business opportunities, too. Streaming has made it possible to reach millions of kids around the world, and they’re hungry for characters who look and behave like them. This panel will explore the untapped market opportunities inherent in achieving better representation, and how brands that have embraced diverse storytelling are reaping significant financial rewards Featuring:
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30 Minutes with... Bryan O'Connell, Disney Junior (11:00am - 11:30am)Gusman 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. Featuring:
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| 11:30am |
Speed Pitching 2 (11:30am - 12:30pm)Merrick 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, giving you just enough time to deliver the perfect elevator pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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| 11:45am |
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Smart Podcast Strategies that Build Big Brands (12:00pm - 12:45pm)Bayfront Podcasting is growing up—it’s not just a marketing vehicle for existing brands anymore. As parents increasingly seek out screen-free activities, and kids search for new ways to let their imaginations run wild, companies are seeing big gains in audio-only storytelling. Listen up as this panel of leading producers and platforms share their visions for podcasting's future. Featuring:
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30 Minutes with... Sara DeWitt, PBS KIDS (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Gusman 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. Featuring:
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Thrive in Live (2:00pm - 2:45pm)Bayfront The world of live entertainment is exploding again. These opportunities are everywhere from theme parks to malls to your local theater—and all kinds of brands are jumping in. As a kids content maker, come and learn how to translate your IP for this space in a thoughtful, inventive and inspiring way. Kids and families are craving it, and they'll reward you for it, too! Featuring:
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30 Minutes with... Daniel Haack, YouTube Kids (2:00pm - 2:30pm)Gusman 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. Featuring:
Speed Pitching 3 (2:00pm - 3:00pm)Merrick 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, giving you just enough time to deliver the perfect elevator pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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Advanced Authenticity: Co-creating with kids to level up on relevance (3:00pm - 3:45pm)Bayfront From TikTok to Roblox to Fortnite, Gen Alpha has been heavily engaged in content creation for some time. They have a voice, they know how to use it, and media companies should take note. With the help of academic experts and kids themselves, LEGO and Kids Know Best will identify best practices for meaningfully engaging kids throughout the entire creative process. Featuring:
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Speed Pitching 4 (3:30pm - 4:30pm)Merrick 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, giving you just enough time to deliver the perfect elevator pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
Sabina McNallyContent Acquisitions Senior Manager, Europe Smart TV Content & Services WarnerMedia EMEA
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Cocktails with... PBS KIDS (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Dupont Chat over drinks with leading kids content teams in this lively format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at the channels, platforms and studios that invest heavily in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
Cocktails with... Sesame Workshop (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Gusman Chat over drinks with leading kids content teams in this lively format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at the channels, platforms and studios that invest heavily in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
Cocktails with... Amazon Kids+ (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Tuttle Chat over drinks with leading kids content teams in this lively format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at the channels, platforms and studios that invest heavily in kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required. Featuring:
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Thursday, July 21
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| 10:00am |
Pandemic Education Fallout: How COVID-19 has changed everything (10:00am - 10:45am)Bayfront The pandemic has done more than change the how and where of early childhood education. New research from The Family Room and Sesame Workshop provides compelling evidence that it has also upended what raising a well-educated child even means to parents of preschoolers. Join George Carrey and Rosemarie Truglio as they examine the impact this big shift will have on educational content creators and SVOD platforms as they strive to remain relevant with post-pandemic parents. Featuring:
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| 11:00am |
Real-Time Game-Changers (11:00am - 11:45am)Bayfront From bleeding edge to cutting edge, real-time game engines like Unreal and Unity are inching their way into the animation industry mainstream. But can they replace traditional production models? Hear from several studios that are banking on it, and see how they have shifted their business models to incorporate the latest animation pipeline techniques. Featuring:
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| 12:45pm | |
| 2:00pm |
Kidscreen’s Closing Cocktail (Pool Terrace, 5th floor) (2:00pm - 3:00pm)Join us at the Pool Terrace to celebrate another successful Kidscreen Summit with some drinks and downtime. |
