Toy & Game International Excellence Awards - the TAGIEs
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CONFERENCES
INT'L INNOVATION CONFERENCE
(without pitch event)
11/15/21 - 11/19/21
Once Again, we bring you an Innovative Groundbreaking Event in the Industry!
The world’s largest toy and game innovation conference is virtual, making it more accessible than ever! Over 5 days, everyone is invited to participate and enjoy our POP Duos Leaders/Legends/Celebrites Creativity Chats, Toy Industry Celeb Host Pub Talks, free business consults in Office Hours and tickets to the Toy & Game International Innovation Awards-the TAGIEs!
Saturday
PROFESSIONAL INVENTORS & PRODUCT ACQUISITION EXEC TICKET
11/18/21 - 11/21/21
Virtual this Year with New Twists!
This event is for professional inventors and company inventor relations execs only. Apply, and if approved, your POP PRO or Company Membership will include all events during POP Week! (formerly Chicago Toy & Game Week)
Saturday
INT'L INNOVATION CONFERENCE PITCH EVENT
11/15/21 - 11/19/21
Once Again, we bring you an Innovative Groundbreaking Event in the Industry!
In addition to the below, you receive one 30 minute mentoring session with a product acquisition executive, a how-to-pitch package and speed pitches with companies part of the inventor track.
The world’s largest toy and game innovation conference is virtual, making it more accessible than ever! Over 5 days, everyone is invited to participate and enjoy our POP Duos Leaders/Legends/Celebrites Creativity Chats, Toy Industry Celeb Host Pub Talks, free business consults in Office Hours and tickets to the Toy & Game International Innovation Awards-the TAGIEs!
FAIR
FAIR TICKET
11/20/21 - 11/21/21
Below is what happened in 2021, not sure what we are doing this year with the pandemic, but will decide soon!
Spanning 8 virtual stages, families won’t want to miss the fun! We have something for all ages! Here is a sample of the fun!
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Stage 1 features our popular Young Inventor Challenge with a workshop for young inventors, plus we’ll be awarding prizes to our latest Young Inventor Challenge winners.
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Stage 5: We will be sharing highlights from the past ten years of the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival tree-lighting parade. Who does LOVE parades!
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Stage 3 is for the whole family. Learn the behind-the-scenes secrets of your favorite toys and games.
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To see our our stages, visit this page
YOUNG INVENTOR CHALLENGE
11/20/21
Saturday
Virtual again for 2021. Send us a note if you want to get on the Young Inventor Challenge email list info@chitag.com
Kids aged 6-18 years have the opportunity
to show off their toy and game idea to
top industry execs and receive feedback.
More categories, sponsors, scholarships
and video entries!
New categories this year for pet toys and sustainability!
(Deadline Oct. 31st, 2021)
GALA
TOY & GAME INT'L EXCELLENCE AWARDS (TAGIEs)
and POP'S GOT TALENT!
11/19/21
Saturday
Virtual this year, which means...
Grab your favorite drink and toast your fellow industry colleagues at the 13th annual TAGIE Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in the toy and game industry. So entertaining, you'll want to join one of our watch parties or bring your friends and family!
FREE!
PlayCHIC Fashion Looks now at the TAGIEs
11/19/21
Celebrating toy and game inventors, designers and industry through fashion! Now a part of the TAGIE Awards!
PART OF THE TAGIEs
OTHER
PLAY IN EDUCATION (PIE) CONFERENCE
11/20/21
Saturday
Educators will learn about play in the classroom, enjoy lunch, receive CPDU/CE Credits, free entry for you and your family to the Fair, Chance to win prizes at the end of the Conference