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  • Wednesday, July 6, 2022
  • Sunday, July 17, 2022
  • Monday, July 18, 2022
  • Tuesday, July 19, 2022
  • Wednesday, July 20, 2022
  • Thursday, July 21, 2022

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Wednesday, July 6


11:00 AM
Pitch Doctoring 1
11:00 AM-2:20 PM

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.


Speaking


AJ Trauth

VP, Kids

marblemedia

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Fonda Snyder

Executive Vice President

Battat Entertainment

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Chantal Ling

VP of Original Series and Co-Productions

Mercury Filmworks

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Pitch Doctoring 2
11:00 AM-2:20 PM

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.


Speaking


Josh Fisher

Producer

I Josh Around

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Julian Scott

COO

Julian Scott Associates

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Brenda Wooding

Owner

Kid Glove

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Pitch Doctoring 3
11:00 AM-2:20 PM

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.


Speaking


Patrick Egerton

Partner

Cheeky Little Media

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Rita Street

President

Radar Cartoons

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Rob Hudnut

Owner

Wisteria Productions

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Sunday, July 17


3:00 PM
Early Check-In
Registration
3:00 PM-7:00 PM
4:30 PM
Venue Tour
Meeting Point B
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 Meeting Point B and shows you where everything will take place.

Monday, July 18


8:00 AM
BREAKFAST (served from 8:00am - 10:00am in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
8:00 AM-8:15 AM
9:00 AM
Coffee with...
Merrick
9:00 AM-10:00 AM

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.

Speaking


Amanda Lorber

Director of Development

Disney Television Animation

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Karen Fowler

VP, Development

9 Story Media Group

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Athena Georgaklis

Head of Development

Nelvana

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Darren Nartey

Senior Acquisitions Manager, Films & Kids

ITV

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Dominic Gardiner

CEO & Founder

Jetpack Distribution

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Edward Galton

CEO

CAKE

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Zia Sands

Lead Acquisitions, Partnerships & Co-Productions, Kids & Family EMEA

Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA

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Kait Boss

Director, Children's Television

The Jim Henson Company

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Caroline Tyre

VP Global Sales and Rights Strategy

WildBrain

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10:00 AM
KEYNOTE: The Life-Changing Power of Saying Yes (10:00am - 10:45am)
Bayfront
10:00 AM-10:30 AM

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.

Speaking


Kwame Alexander

Poet, Educator, Producer

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10:45 AM
BREAK
10:45 AM-11:00 AM
11:00 AM
Lessons in Social-Emotional Learning (11:00am - 11:45am)
Bayfront
11:00 AM-11:30 AM

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.

Speaking


Linda Simensky

Head of Animation & Scripted Content

Duolingo

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Natascha Crandall Ph.D.

President

Crandall Consulting

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Akimi Gibson

VP & Educational Publisher, Formal Learning and Racial Justice Content Synergy

Sesame Workshop

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Amy Friedman

Head of Kids and Family Programming

Warner Bros. Discovery

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30 Minutes with... Katie Wilson, WildBrain Television
Flagler
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


Katie Wilson

VP Channels & Global Acquisitions

WildBrain Television

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30 Minutes with... Veronica Pickett, Amazon 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


Veronica Pickett

Head of Original Shows

Amazon Kids+

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11:45 AM
BREAK
11:45 AM-12:00 PM
12:00 PM
360-Degree Brand Strategy: The merits of making a big splash (12:00pm - 12:45 pm)
Bayfront
12:00 PM-12:30 PM

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.

Speaking


Maria Doolan

VP, TV Content

ZAG Entertainment

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Suzanne Masri

VP of Marketing, Communications & Engagement

Fred Rogers Productions

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Ken Faier

President & CEO

Epic Story Media

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Jasen Wright

Vice President North America, WildBrain CPLG

WildBrain

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Cecil D. Magpuri

Chief Executive Officer

Falcon's Beyond

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30 Minutes with... Eduardo Calvo Martinez, RTVE
Flagler
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


Eduardo Calvo

Kids Licensing and Content Sales

RTVE

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12:45 PM
LUNCH (served from 12:45pm - 2:00pm in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
12:45 PM-2:00 PM
Lunching with... Digital Experts
Sevilla
12:45 PM-2:00 PM

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.

Speaking


Linnette Attai

President

PlayWell

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Evan Baily

President

Consolidated Baily

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Whit Higgins

SVP, International Media and Education

Sesame Workshop

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Jon Ollwerther

President of Kartoon Channel

Genius Brands International

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Victoria Lozano

EVP, Marketing

Crayola

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Shai Samet

Founder & President

kidSAFE Seal Program

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Kane Lee

Head of Content

Baobab Studios

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David Kleeman

SVP, Global Trends

Dubit

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James Ruben

CEO

Hellosaurus

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2:00 PM
Breaking Free: Taking a brand from YouTube to linear and beyond (2:00pm - 2:45pm)
Bayfront
2:00 PM-2:30 PM

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.

Speaking


Michelle Melanson

President/Executive Producer

Headspinner Productions

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Bin Jeong

CEO

Pinkfong USA

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Chris M. Williams

Founder & CEO

pocket.watch

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Katherine Sils

VP International Digital Content Strategy & Social Engagement

Nickelodeon Animation Studios

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30 Minutes with... Anna Taganov, BBC Children's
Flagler
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


Anna Taganov

Head of Content & Programming Strategy

BBC Children’s & Education

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30 Minutes with... Amy Friedman, Warner Bros. Discovery
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


Amy Friedman

Head of Kids and Family Programming

Warner Bros. Discovery

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2:45 PM
BREAK
2:45 PM-3:00 PM
3:00 PM
Balancing the Scales of IP Ownership (3:00pm - 3:45pm)
Bayfront
3:00 PM-3:30 PM

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.

Speaking


Mark Bishop

Co-CEO & Executive Producer

marblemedia

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Matthew Berkowitz

CCO

Atomic Cartoons / Thunderbird Entertainment

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Gary Pope

CEO

Kids Industries

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Athena Georgaklis

Head of Development

Nelvana

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Maria Perez-Brown

Head of Kids & Family

TIME Studios

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3:45 PM
BREAK
3:45 PM-4:00 PM
4:00 PM
Cocktails with... Warner Bros. Discovery
Dupont
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

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.

Speaking


Adina Pitt

VP, Content Acquisitions, Partnerships & Co-Productions for the Americas, Kids & Family

Warner Bros. Discovery

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Amy Friedman

Head of Kids and Family Programming

Warner Bros. Discovery

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Cocktails with... Disney
Flagler
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

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.

Speaking


Amanda Lorber

Director of Development

Disney Television Animation

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Rick Clodfelter

Executive Director, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships

Disney Branded TV

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Christina Jang

Manager, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships

Disney Branded TV

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Cocktails with... Nelvana
Gusman
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

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.

Speaking


Pamela Westman

President

Nelvana Ltd

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Athena Georgaklis

Head of Development

Nelvana

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Mellany Welsh

Head of Nelvana Enterprises

Nelvana Ltd

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Cocktails with... Apple TV+
Tuttle
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

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.

Speaking


Michele Hennessy

Senior Creative Executive, Preschool

Apple TV+

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Dianna Lau

Creative Development Executive, Children’s Programming

Apple TV+

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5:00 PM
Kidscreen’s Kick-Off Cocktail (Pool Terrace, 5th floor)
5:00 PM-6:30 PM

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.

Tuesday, July 19


8:00 AM
BREAKFAST (served from 8:00am - 10:00am in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
8:00 AM-8:15 AM
9:00 AM
Coffee with...
Merrick
9:00 AM-10:00 AM

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.

Speaking


Jamie Smy

Kids & Family Acquisitions, Disney+/Disney Channels

Disney EMEA

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Kirsten Hurd

Commissioning Editor

TVOKids

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Erika Vogt-Lowell

Director of Programming and Acquisitions

HITN

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Catie Asip

Associate Director, Content

PBS KIDS

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Agustina Dompe

Sr Manager Content Acquisition

Disney Latin America

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Caroline Tyre

VP Global Sales and Rights Strategy

WildBrain

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Karen K.Miller

President & CEO

Cyber Group Studios USA

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Eduardo Calvo

Kids Licensing and Content Sales

RTVE

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Amy Friedman

Head of Kids and Family Programming

Warner Bros. Discovery

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10:00 AM
Mastering M&A: Looking at the current buying spree with a kids industry lens
Bayfront
10:00 AM-10:45 AM

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.

Speaking


Andy Yeatman

Managing Director, Head of Americas

Moonbug Entertainment

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Richard Goldsmith

President, Global Distribution & Consumer Products

Atomic Cartoons

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Raphaelle Mathieu

Executive Vice-President

Cyber Group Studios

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Vince Commisso

President & CEO

9 Story Media Group

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10:45 AM
BREAK
10:45 AM-11:00 AM
11:00 AM
The Science of an Earworm
Bayfront
11:00 AM-11:45 AM

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

Speaking


Andy Yeatman

Managing Director, Head of Americas

Moonbug Entertainment

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Maurice Wheeler

CEO

We Are Family

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30 Minutes with... Guillermo Sierra, HITN
Flagler
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


Guillermo Sierra

Head of Television and Digital Media

HITN

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30 Minutes with... Adina Pitt, Warner Bros. Discovery
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


Adina Pitt

VP, Content Acquisitions, Partnerships & Co-Productions for the Americas, Kids & Family

Warner Bros. Discovery

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11:45 AM
BREAK
11:45 AM-12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Coming Out of COVID
Bayfront
12:00 PM-12:45 PM

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

Speaking


David Kleeman

SVP, Global Trends

Dubit

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Adam Woodgate

SVP, Media Trends

Dubit

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30 Minutes with... Layla Lewis, Nickelodeon
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


Layla Lewis

SVP Global Acquisitions & Content Partnerships, Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon

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12:45 PM
LUNCH (served from 12:45pm - 2:00pm in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
12:45 PM-2:00 PM
Lunching with... Licensing Experts
Sevilla
12:45 PM-2:00 PM

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.

Speaking


Alexis Wilcock

Senior Manager Licensing & Sales

ADK Emotions NY

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Stuart Pollock

President

Segal Licensing

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Michael Rinzler

Owner

Jazwares

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Mellany Welsh

Head of Nelvana Enterprises

Nelvana Ltd

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Hollie Holmes

Global Head of Licensing

PlayMonster

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Elizabeth Foster

Director of Content and Communications

Licensing International

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Menal McGrath

VP, Global Licensing

Moose Toys

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Bill Graham

President

PhatMojo

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Michael Connolly

Founder & CEO

Retail Monster

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2:00 PM
30 Minutes with... Rick Clodfelter, Disney Branded TV
Gusman
2:00 PM-2:30 PM

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.

Speaking


Rick Clodfelter

Executive Director, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships

Disney Branded TV

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4:00 PM
Cocktails with... YouTube Kids
Dupont
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

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.

Speaking


Daniel Haack

Senior Director, Children's Music (Magic Star Kids)

YouTube Kids

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Craig Hunter

Global Head of Kids & Family Original Content

YouTube Kids

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Cocktails with... LEGO
Gusman
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

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.

Speaking


Jay Shah

Global Head of Content Distribution

LEGO

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Felipe Baquero

Manager, Content Distribution

LEGO

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Cocktails with... Atomic Cartoons
Tuttle
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

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.

Speaking


Richard Goldsmith

President, Global Distribution & Consumer Products

Atomic Cartoons

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Jennifer McCarron

CEO

Atomic Cartoons

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Matthew Berkowitz

CCO

Atomic Cartoons / Thunderbird Entertainment

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5:15 PM
Kidscreen Awards and After-Party
Bayfront
5:15 PM-7:30 PM

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!

Speaking


Host

Grey Griffin

Voice Actress & Comedian

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Wednesday, July 20


8:00 AM
BREAKFAST (served from 8:00am - 10:00am in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
8:00 AM-8:15 AM
10:00 AM
Mind the Gap
Bayfront
10:00 AM-10:45 AM

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.

Speaking


Andrea Strauss

VP, Nickelodeon Brand & Consumer Insights

Nickelodeon

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Becca Liss

Senior Manager of Consumer Insights

Nickelodeon

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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, giving you just enough time to deliver the perfect elevator pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required.

Speaking


Sabina McNally

Former Senior Acquisitions Manager

WarnerMedia EMEA

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Kirsten Hurd

Commissioning Editor

TVOKids

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Rachel Reade Marcus

VP of Development

Guru Studio

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Ira Singerman

VP of Development

Cyber Group Studios USA

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Tommy Gillespie

Senior Director

PBS KIDS

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Dianna Lau

Creative Development Executive, Children’s Programming

Apple TV+

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Dominic Gardiner

CEO & Founder

Jetpack Distribution

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Katie Wilson

VP Channels & Global Acquisitions

WildBrain Television

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Sarah Maizes

Senior Creative Executive

Amazon Kids+

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10:45 AM
BREAK
10:45 AM-11:00 AM
11:00 AM
Diversity is Good Business
Bayfront
11:00 AM-11:45 AM

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

Speaking


David Levine

Founder/Consultant

Lightboat Media

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Srinivas Chilakalapudi

Chief Strategy Officer

Green Gold Animation Pvt Ltd

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Erika Vogt-Lowell

Director of Programming and Acquisitions

HITN

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Kevin Clark

Program Director & Producer

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Sean Gorman

President

Cloudco Entertainment

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30 Minutes with... Bryan O'Connell, Disney Junior
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


Bryan O'Connell

Director, Development

Disney Junior

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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, giving you just enough time to deliver the perfect elevator pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required.

Speaking


Rick Clodfelter

Executive Director, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships

Disney Branded TV

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Dianna Lau

Creative Development Executive, Children’s Programming

Apple TV+

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Aaron Berman

Production Executive, Amazon Kids

Amazon Kids+

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Amanda Lorber

Director of Development

Disney Television Animation

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Agustina Dompe

Sr Manager Content Acquisition

Disney Latin America

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Daniel Bays

SVP of Development

CAKE

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Daniel Haack

Senior Director, Children's Music (Magic Star Kids)

YouTube Kids

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Lorna Withrington

VP, Development - Animation

WildBrain

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Eduardo Calvo

Kids Licensing and Content Sales

RTVE

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11:45 AM
BREAK
11:45 AM-12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Smart Podcast Strategies that Build Big Brands
Bayfront
12:00 PM-12:45 PM

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.

Speaking


Meredith Halpern-Ranzer

Chief Executive Tinkerer

Tinkercast

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Anthony Frasier

CEO

ABF Creative

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Jes Wolfe

CEO

Rebel Girls

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Laura Ordoñez

Head of Podcast and YouTube Reviews

Common Sense Media

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Maggie McGuire

CEO

Pinna

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30 Minutes with... Sara DeWitt, PBS 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


Sara DeWitt

SVP & General Manager

PBS

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12:45 PM
LUNCH (served from 12:45pm - 2:00pm in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
12:45 PM-2:00 PM
2:00 PM
Thrive in Live
Bayfront
2:00 PM-2:45 PM

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!

Speaking


Susan Vargo

Head of Global Experiences

Moonbug

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Donna Friedman Meir

CEO & Founder

WOW Explorations

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Fri Forjindam

Chief Development officer

Mycotoo

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John Paul (JP) Guerts

Creative Director, Universal Creative

Universal Parks & Resorts

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Gevork Sarkisyan

Founder & CEO

KidZania USA

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30 Minutes with... Daniel Haack, YouTube 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


Daniel Haack

Senior Director, Children's Music (Magic Star Kids)

YouTube Kids

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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, giving you just enough time to deliver the perfect elevator pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required.

Speaking


Erika Vogt-Lowell

Director of Programming and Acquisitions

HITN

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Rachel Reade Marcus

VP of Development

Guru Studio

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Kait Boss

Director, Children's Television

The Jim Henson Company

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Ira Singerman

VP of Development

Cyber Group Studios USA

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Lorna Withrington

VP, Development - Animation

WildBrain

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Christina Jang

Manager, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships

Disney Branded TV

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Amy Friedman

Head of Kids and Family Programming

Warner Bros. Discovery

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Agustina Dompe

Sr Manager Content Acquisition

Disney Latin America

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Jamie Smy

Kids & Family Acquisitions, Disney+/Disney Channels

Disney EMEA

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2:45 PM
BREAK
2:45 PM-3:00 PM
3:00 PM
Advanced Authenticity: Co-creating with kids to level up on relevance
Bayfront
3:00 PM-3:45 PM

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.

Speaking


Rebecca Stringer

Research Director

KidsKnowBest

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Ronah Harris

Founder/CEO

Play Pattern

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3:30 PM
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, giving you just enough time to deliver the perfect elevator pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up is required.

Speaking


Sabina McNally

Former Senior Acquisitions Manager

WarnerMedia EMEA

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Athena Georgaklis

Head of Development

Nelvana

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Aaron Berman

Production Executive, Amazon Kids

Amazon Kids+

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Daniel Haack

Senior Director, Children's Music (Magic Star Kids)

YouTube Kids

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Christina Jang

Manager, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships

Disney Branded TV

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Karen Fowler

VP, Development

9 Story Media Group

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Zia Sands

Lead Acquisitions, Partnerships & Co-Productions, Kids & Family EMEA

Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA

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Michele Hennessy

Senior Creative Executive, Preschool

Apple TV+

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Darren Nartey

Senior Acquisitions Manager, Films & Kids

ITV

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3:45 PM
BREAK
3:45 PM-4:00 PM
4:00 PM
Cocktails with... PBS KIDS
Dupont
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

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.

Speaking


Tommy Gillespie

Senior Director

PBS KIDS

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Catie Asip

Associate Director, Content

PBS KIDS

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Adriano Schmid

VP, Content

PBS

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Cocktails with... Sesame Workshop
Gusman
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

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.

Speaking


Kay Wilson Stallings

EVP, Chief Creative Development and Production Officer

Sesame Workshop

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Rosemary Palacios

Director, Talent Outreach, Inclusion & Content Development

Sesame Workshop

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Kim Diaz

VP, Creative Development

Sesame Workshop

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Cocktails with... Amazon Kids+
Tuttle
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

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.

Speaking


Monica Sharma

Senior Business Development Manager

Amazon Kids

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Veronica Pickett

Head of Original Shows

Amazon Kids+

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Sarah Maizes

Senior Creative Executive

Amazon Kids+

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Thursday, July 21


8:00 AM
BREAKFAST (served from 8:00am - 10:00am in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
8:00 AM-8:15 AM
10:00 AM
Pandemic Education Fallout: How COVID-19 has changed everything
Bayfront
10:00 AM-10:45 AM

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.

Speaking


George Carey

CEO

The Family Room

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Rosemarie Truglio

SVP Curriculum and Content

Sesame Workshop

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11:00 AM
Real-Time Game-Changers
Bayfront
11:00 AM-11:45 AM

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.

Speaking


Chad Eikhoff

Founder + CEO

TRICK 3D

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Gabriel Garcia

CEO

Hype

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Christine Thompson

Head of Animation Production

Dark Slope

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Larry Cutler

Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder

Baobab Studios

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12:45 PM
LUNCH (served from 12:45pm - 2:00pm in Biscayne & Chopin Ballrooms)
12:45 PM-2:00 PM
2:00 PM
Kidscreen’s Closing Cocktail (Pool Terrace, 5th floor)
2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Join us at the Pool Terrace to celebrate another successful Kidscreen Summit with some drinks and downtime.