Past Conference Speakers

"ChiTAG is “THE” event for Inventors and Manufacturers within the Toy Industry, it is a who’s who of Toy & Game Inventors and Toy & Game Companies. The Conferences, Gala and Fair are unmatched for Educating, Celebrating and Playing in our industry. I’m very excited for this year’s event - it is timed perfectly for seeing the best of the best toys and games right in the heart of our biggest selling season!" - Gary Swisher, SVP Mattel Inc.
ChiTAG is a high point of the year for me as I am able to meet and speak with new inventors from around the globe in an amazing, innovative and supportive environment. It is the only toy and game fair that offers this combination of new and experienced inventors, learning and networking opportunities, and an event that is literally and figuratively built around an open-to-the-public Toy Fair set on Chicago’s historic Navy Pier. It is a great place for me to experience every part of the toy industry, from the inventors, colleagues, and business partners, to watching the children’s reactions to the toys and games on the show floor to wrap up the week. To experience all of this against the backdrop of the great city of Chicago makes this a much anticipated week on my calendar!” - Rich Mazel – Head of Global Product Acquisitions, Hasbro, Inc.
2017 Keynotes

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Past Conference Speakers
Gary Swisher
SVP of Inventor Relations and Head of Gaming, Mattel
Richard Barry
EVP, Global Chief Merchandising Officer, ToysRUs
Rich Mazel
Senior Director Global Product Acquisition, Hasbro

CEO of Two Bit Circus

CEO of Two Bit Circus
2016 Keynotes











President, Pterod
RPD Consulting
Owner, Building Blocks Toy Stores





National Accounts Manager, PSI Inc.
Founder, Living in Digital Times
Co-Owner and Creative Director, Design Edge Inc.





Founder & President, WunderReps
Owner, Peggy Brown Creative Consulting










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Past Speakers
CEO, SoChic Media
Design Manager, New Business Group, Hasbro
Catherine McMillen-Gill
McGill Associates




Director of Global Games Acquisition, Hasbro
Head of New Business, Asmodee
CEO, Shafir Games





President, Pterod
Brand Spokeswoman, Real Mom Media LLC
Owner, Building Blocks Toy Stores





Owner, ToyQueen.com
Associate Athletic Director and eSports Coordinator at Robert Morris University
President, KidStuff PR
Manager, Social Media and Influencer Relations at Spin Master Ltd
Co-Owner and Creative Director, Design Edge Inc.





National Accounts Manager, PSI Inc.
Strategic Partnership Development, Hasbro
Founder and CMO, Mommy & Gracie Show
Founder and owner of SAHMReviews.com
Professor of Psychology, Tempe University





Owner, Peggy Brown Creative Consulting
Director of Global Toy Acquisition, Hasbro
President, NH Contract Managemen
President, Global Toy Experts and Global Toy News
President, Product Counsel





Founder, Living in Digital Times
RPD Consulting
Ruth Green Concepts, Inc
Vice President, MWW
Fearless Leader of The PlayMakers
Director, Global Product Acquisition Gaming, Hasbro
Author, Gadget Nation







Conference Sponsors 2016
2016 Speakers





President, Pterod
RPD Consulting
Owner, Building Blocks Toy Stores



