| Let Kidscreen Summit
get you up to speed! Choose from more than 40 keynotes, panel discussions, presentations, debates and networking sessions—all featuring respected thought leaders and pioneers from the industry and beyond. Our full agenda will be up online in a few weeks, but these are some highlights we’re excited about:
The Franchise Debate: Are kids sick of the same old IPs?
Children’s entertainment was built on franchises, but a disappointing summer box office and lackluster enthusiasm for the latest stream of reboots indicate that these old-school IPs are no longer guaranteed hits. Are kids craving something new and exciting to call their own, or is bad management the real culprit? Listen in as we explore both sides of this question to determine once and for all if the franchise fatigue is real in Kidscreen Summit’s first-ever moderated debate.
Moving Mountains: Creating content for displaced kids
Nearly 50 million kids in the world are considered refugees or migrants. How we tell stories about immigration—both voluntary and otherwise—shapes not only how these kids see themselves, but how the world sees them, too. Join content creators tackling this difficult topic to learn how we can service this audience better, and why it’s so important that we do so. Hacking the SVOD Algorithm
Gone are the days of the broadcast schedule as gatekeeper—kids today have thousands of hours of content at their fingertips. So how do you stand out in the carousel? First, you have to understand how the algorithms work. Only then can you really take your show’s fate into your own hands.
From Milestones to the New Normal
As more LGBTQ characters appear on screen, is it time to shift away from celebrating their uniqueness and instead recognize their normality? While increasing representation continues to be a priority, moving beyond tokenism means not every LGBTQ interaction in a show needs to be called out as a milestone. Instead, this panel will discuss the value of inclusion in the everyday.
Classic Play Patterns for a Modern Age
Trains, puppies and princesses—some play patterns seem to never go out of style. This panel of experts will break down the toys that will always be evergreen, and examine how companies can bake play patterns into storytelling to ensure lasting CP success. The Skinny on CP Timelines
You’ve sold your show? Congratulations! But before you break out the champagne, you need to think about consumer products. How quickly can you get toys to stores? How do timelines differ for series launched on streamers versus broadcasters versus your own channels? And just how crucial is your choice of key categories? In this session, retailers and manufacturers break down how long it will actually take to get your brand on shelves. Trendspotting 101
Did you miss the boat on unboxing? Did slime take you by surprise? Sit down with analyst Chris Byrne to understand the anatomy of a toy trend and learn when, exactly, you should be jumping on the bandwagon. The Successful Pivot: A Gigantosaurus case study
Kids entertainment changes at breakneck speed, and those plans you made a year ago may no longer be relevant. The social shares retailers cared so much about last year are now significantly less important. It’s all about the YouTube hits today, and tomorrow it could be something entirely different. Pivoting production or CP strategies to keep up with the shifting tide of the market is an art, and this case study on Gigantosaurus will paint a detailed picture of how to build a fluid business model. Everything, Explained
What the fork is Tik Tok? And is K-Pop still a thing? If you’ve got questions about today’s hottest kid trends, we’ve got answers. In this new Kidscreen Summit format, six experts take the stage for six minutes each to explain everything you need to know about stuff you definitely shouldn’t be in the dark about. | 