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Inventors, Innovators & Product Acquisition Execs

Network, Learn, Pitch Ideas - Conference Tracks Tailored to Your Needs

Maximum Number of Inventors & Companies in Minimal Time! 

Int'l New Inventors and New Business Track - 14th Year!

Largest toy and game inventor conference in the world, This is your opportunity to pitch your ideas directly to top toy and game experts, investors, retailers, and product acquisition executives from Hasbro, Spin Master, Mattel, LEGO, Jakks Pacific, Pressman Toy, Goliath Games, PlayMonster, Playmobil, Asmodee, ThinkFun, Outset Media, USAopoly, Fat Brain Toys, Marektoy, Identity Games USA and Netherlands,  ​Buffalo Games, Mindware, Peaceable Kingdom, Product Counsel, MindWare, Int'l Playthings, Gamewright , Educational Insights, Canal Toys, entertoyment, IMC, Innovation First/Hexbug, Jumbo/Diset, Lansay, Martinex Oy, Ooba Toys, Plow and Hearth, Radio Flyer, Thames and Kosmos, US Playing Cards, University Games, What Do You Meme?, Winning Moves, EPOCH Everlasting Play, Stomp Rocket, The Canadian Group (TCG), Bananagrams, YULU and more to come! and​ more to come from around world for licensing and/or for advice on moving forward with design, manufacturing, packaging, distribution and marketing. We've assembled the most knowledgeable experts in the toy and game industry to give you advice and feedback. Includes Inventor Night at D4 Irish Pub, Toy & Game Innovation Awards (the TAGIEs) and PlayCHIC Toy/Game Inspired Fashion! 

If you want to learn about being an inventor and pitch directly to companies, this is the conference for you!

Nov. 21-22, 2019

Int'l Professional Inventors Track - 14th Year!

This invitation-only event is where professional inventors and product acquisition executives from Hasbro, Spin Master, Mattel, LEGO, Jakks Pacific, Pressman Toy, Goliath Games, PlayMonster, Playmobil, Asmodee, ThinkFun, Outset Media, USAopoly, Fat Brain Toys, Marektoy, Identity Games USA and Netherlands,  ​Buffalo Games, Mindware, Peaceable Kingdom, Product Counsel, MindWare, Int'l Playthings, Gamewright , Educational Insights, Canal Toys, entertoyment, IMC, Innovation First/Hexbug, Jumbo/Diset, Lansay, Martinex Oy, Ooba Toys, Plow and Hearth, Radio Flyer, Thames and Kosmos, US Playing Cards, University Games, What Do You Meme?, Winning Moves, EPOCH Everlasting Play, Stomp Rocket, The Canadian Group (TCG), Bananagrams, YULU and more to come! ​and​ more come from around world engage in roundtable discussions, have private meetings with the ease and efficiency of offices in same proximity, networking events and panel discussions on topics of interest to professional inventors. Featured speakers and panelists delve into topics such as copyrights and licensing contracts, cutting-edge technology, and evolving trends in inventor relations and the industry as a whole. Includes Inventor Night at D4 Irish Pub, TAGIEs and PlayCHIC! 

 

If you are a professional inventor or industry relations professional in the toy and game industry, this is the conference for you!

Nov. 21-24, 2019

Int'l Product Acquisition Executive Track - 14th Year!

Expand your product acquisition and inventor relations initiatives and bring innovation to your organization. Meet with hundreds of inventors, professional and new, for a chance to license the next hit toy or game. Network with other inventor relations execs from around the world to refine your process and expand your reach. Includes Inventor Night at D4 Irish Pub, TAGIEs and PlayCHIC! 

Includes a private office for 4 days, Thursday - Sunday, to meet with professional and new inventors as well as industry colleagues! Office space is limited, apply or register soon!

Nov. 21-24, 2019

Play in Education Track - 11th Year!

Research done in recent years has shown that play has much more to do with cognitive growth than previously thought. This conference will help educators understand and utilize the amazing benefit play gives students across the world. 

If you want to better utilize play in your students' learning experience, this conference is for you!

November 23, 2019

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Note: The New Inventors Track and Professional Inventors Track ticket includes entry to the Gala and Fair

“We are not mere creators of trinkets and insignificant baubles and playthings.

We are the toymakers, the shamans, the wizards, the blacksmiths, the court jesters and sometimes even the town fool, and what we do –

the toys that we create, contribute to the ever-evolving ever-advancing forward motion of the civilized world.” –Bruce Lund

“This event makes me fall in love with the Toy & Game Industry each year!” - Megan Hinterman Kanous, Publisher Services, Inc.

"The Innovation Conferences are a must for anyone - inventors or company people - in the toy and game industry.  The information you'll learn, the pitching and the networking is incredible. Mary and her team are to be congratulated; there is nothing else like it in the world!" - Tanya Thompson, Hasbro   

"I don't think I have learned more about the Toy Biz since?... ever. I didn't want it to end." - Carle Wunderlich, Best of Best Toys, Inc. 

"Mary, you and your team throw one heck of an innovation conference!  It was a fantastic experience with a great group of people in the inventor community worldwide who are so clearly passionate about what they do and collaborative in spirit. Great keynotes/speakers, too!"  -Patty Sullivan, Highlights

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