Cartoon Network At Kidscreen Summit 2019
This week (Monday 11th to Thursday 14th February) is the Kidscreen 2019 Summit at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami, Florida, USA, the Kidscreen Summit is an annual meetup of the international children’s entertainment industry organised by the children’s media publication – Kidscreen. As with previous years, representatives from Cartoon Network (from both the USA and EMEA teams) will be attending the summit, with CN related sessions starting from tomorrow up until the convention’s last day on Thursday. This year, Cartoon Network will attending events at Kidscreen Summit 2019 relating to children’s comedy, content acquisitions, speed pitching, utilising creative skills and product/service licensing.
List Of All Cartoon Network Related Sessions
Tuesday 12th February
30 Minutes with… Cecilia Persson, Turner EMEA
12pm – 12.30pm
Gusman Room
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:
Cecilia Persson
VP, Programming & Content Strategy Kids EMEA, Acquisitions & Co-Productions International
Turner Broadcasting System EMEA Limited
https://summit.kidscreen.com/2019/sessions/69356/30minuteswithcecilia/
Deconstructing Kid Humor
2pm – 2.45pm
Sevilla Room
From slapstick and fart jokes, to irony and sarcasm—bringing the funny in kids entertainment requires a broad repertoire of techniques, and also a precise understanding of your audience. This panel discussion will explore what makes kids laugh at every age, and all around the world.
Featuring:
Patricia Hidalgo
Chief Content Officer, Turner EMEA & International Kids Strategy
Turner
https://summit.kidscreen.com/2019/sessions/69411/deconstructingkidhumor/
Wednesday 13th February
Speed Pitching 1
Wednesday 13th February 2019
10am – 11am
Merrick Room
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 again this year, giving you ample time to deliver the perfect pitch.
Featuring:
Aurélie Wack
Acquisitions Manager Kids France & Africa
Cartoon Network France & Africa
https://summit.kidscreen.com/2019/sessions/69337/speedpitching1/
30 Minutes with… Adina Pitt, Cartoon Network
Wednesday 13th February 2019
11am – 11.30am
Dupont Room
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.
Attending:
Adina Pitt
VP, Content Acquisitions & Co-Productions
Cartoon Network USA
https://summit.kidscreen.com/2019/sessions/69435/30minuteswithadina/
Speed Pitching 2
Wednesday 13th February 2019
11.30am – 12.30pm
Merrick Room
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 again this year, giving you ample time to deliver the perfect pitch.
Featuring:
Aurélie Wack
Acquisitions Manager Kids France & Africa
Cartoon Network France & Africa
https://summit.kidscreen.com/2019/sessions/69383/speedpitching2/
Retail Battle Royale: Is a global or regional strategy best for your brand?
Wednesday 13th February 2019
12pm – 12.45pm
Sevilla Room
Do you root for the heavyweight or the little guy? When it comes to consumer products, both can put up a good fight. Our panel spans both sides of this debate and will go head-to-head to help you determine whether signing a global master deal or partnering region by region is the smarter retail strategy.
Featuring:
Peter Yoder
VP Cartoon Network Enterprises North America
Turner Broadcasting
https://summit.kidscreen.com/2019/sessions/69421/retailbattleroyaleis/
Beyond the Screen: The future is LIVE!
Wednesday 13th February 2019
3pm – 3.45pm
Sevilla Room
From theme parks and family entertainment centers, to live shows and hotels, location-based brand extensions are taking up a whole lot more real estate these days. In this session, we’ll talk to players big and small who are succeeding in this space to find out how and why they are playing with kids/families through live entertainment, and what benefits they’ve seen for their brands and businesses.
Featuring:
Johanne Broadfield
VP, Cartoon Network Enterprises EMEA & International Strategy
Turner Broadcasting
https://summit.kidscreen.com/2019/sessions/69423/beyondthescreenthe/
Thursday 14th February
Using Your Powers for Good
Thursday 14th February 2019
11.30am – 12.15pm
Xilam Bayfront
We are so moved by these stories of kids entertainment execs who are using their unique skills, connections and creativity to effect change that matters in the wider world we live in. Come and be inspired to think about how you could do the same!
Moderating:
Adina Pitt
VP, Content Acquisitions & Co-Productions
Cartoon Network USA
https://summit.kidscreen.com/2019/sessions/69431/usingyourpowersfor/
https://summit.kidscreen.com/2019/
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