TVKIDS
Taking place from June 4 to 7, 2024, the fourth edition of the TV Kids Summer Festival will feature keynotes and panels with leading executives and creatives discussing the major trends in the children’s programming business.
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Tuesday, June 4
- 9 a.m. EDT
Buyer Briefing
The fourth edition of the TV Kids Summer Festival will kick off with a powerhouse opening session featuring KiKA’s Sebastian Debertin, M6 Group’s Coralie Boitrelle-Laigle, RTÉ’s Suzanne Kelly and Sandbox Group’s Ellen Solberg discussing their programming strategies. - 10:30 a.m. EDT
In the Know with Dubit
Dubit’s David W. Kleeman will showcase new research on kids’ content trends and discuss the challenges of discoverability and brand-building today in conversation with children’s media expert Emily Horgan. - 12 p.m. EDT
Hasbro Entertainment’s Olivier Dumont
As president of Hasbro Entertainment, Olivier Dumont leads the unit tasked with adapting the toy giant’s beloved brands across multiple mediums. - 1:30 p.m. EDT
Better Together
Serious Kids’ Genevieve Dexter, Dandelooo’s Emmanuèle Pétry, DeAPlaneta Entertainment’s Carlos Biern and The Co-Production Company’s Doug Schwalbe will discuss the ins and outs of co-productions. - 3 p.m. EDT
Paramount’s Ramsey Naito
Ramsey Naito, the president of animation for Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, will weigh in on the strengths of Paramount’s animated output across television, film and digital and the keys to franchise building in this keynote address.
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Wednesday, June 5
- 9 a.m. EDT
Watching Windows
As exclusivity needs change, we will spotlight successful windowing strategies being used to maximize the long-tail value of content with HARI’s Sophie “Kido” Prigent, PBS Distribution’s Joe Barrett and Thunderbird Entertainment’s Richard Goldsmith. - 10:30 a.m. EDT
pocket.watch’s Albie Hecht
Albie Hecht, chief content officer of pocket.watch, will offer up his views on the keys to success in the creator economy. - 12 p.m. EDT
Disney Branded Television’s Alyssa Sapire
Alyssa Sapire will showcase what’s driving the success of The Walt Disney Company’s preschool service, Disney Jr. - 1:30 p.m. EDT
Comeback Kings
As platforms and audiences alike clamor for known properties, Sesame Workshop’s Kay Wilson Stallings, Tiger Aspect Kids & Family’s Tom Beattie and ZDF Studios’ Oliver Grundel will share tips and tricks for maintaining long-running franchises and rebooting beloved classics. - 3 p.m. EDT
Keith Chapman
The creator of such iconic brands as Bob the Builder and PAW Patrol, Keith Chapman will talk about navigating the kids’ content landscape today.
Thursday, June 6
- 9 a.m. EDT
TV Kids Pioneer Award: Adina Pitt
For her outstanding contributions to the children’s media business, Warner Bros. Discovery’s Adina Pitt will be presented the TV Kids Pioneer Award as she shares her approach to acquisitions and co-productions. - 10:30 a.m. EDT
Cyber Group Toons In
An inside look at Cyber Group Studios’ approach to animation innovation with Dominique Bourse, chairman and CEO; Raphaëlle Mathieu, COO; and Pierre Belaïsch, chief creative officer. - 12 p.m. EDT
Nina Hahn
Industry veteran Nina Hahn, a Nickelodeon alum who has now founded the consultancy Luna Bean Partners, will articulate her thoughts on where the kids’ media business is headed. - 1:30 p.m. EDT
Marc Brown
Creator Marc Brown, behind the long-running success Arthur, will share the message of celebrating uniqueness in his new show Hop.
Friday, June 7: Screenings Day
Visit www.tvkidssummerfestival.com beginning at 9 a.m. EDT to screen a range of trailers from our sponsors and partners.
