POP Networking Events Around the World
"The CHITAG/POP Pub events are super amazing networking for global business and ... sometimes even personally! I met my Canadian wife at the New York Connolly's POP Pub event. She was working for a Canadian toy company, decided to move to Copenhagen to live with me and we now have 2 kids together and could not be happier!"
- Kristian Dreinø, CEO Rhino Dreino Consulting, Inventor of MimiQ and Sales Manager Peasoup.dk
I'm a consultant for Maestro Media because of POP Pub events! At the POP pub event during the Long Beach ASTRA was the first time I met Javon from Maestro Media in person, and he offered me the job shortly after that meetup! - Daryl Andrews
Below are pictures from past events in London, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tel Aviv, Toronto, Barcelona, Philadelphia, Memphis, Baltimore, Phoenix, Providence, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Montreal, Milwaukee and more cities! See below for schedule.
2025 POP Pub Events
We are planning the following for 2025:
March 3rd at Connolly's Pub during NY Toy Fair. Register HERE!
In July: Vancouver, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Vienna, Milan, Paris
September - LA at the Laugh Factory
Spring and Fall: Chicago
New York City, March 3rd, 2025 at 6pm during NYTF
Donation of $20 goes to the Young Inventor Challenge
Connolly's Pub on 45th
6pm to long after midnight, attendees come and go all night!
They have great pub food!
During Los Angeles Toy Previews
Date TBA
The Hollywood Laugh Factory www.laughfactory.com/clubs
2024 POP Pub Events
Chicago, November 7th-10th
for the ultimate networking events at POP Week!
Chicago on October 11th, 2024
Special Guests: Tony Serebriany & David Blanchard from The Op!
The venue was the Fatpour Brewery - great fun!
During Los Angeles Toy Previews on
September 25th, 2024
The Laugh Factory event was an enormous success and the first of what will be an annual event! Bob Fuhrer, David Fuhrer and I are already planning 2025! David pulled together an amazing lineup! The 7:45 show was hosted by Gary Cannon with comics Tony Baker, Orny Adams, Caroline Rhea, Dane Cook and Tony Rock. The 10pm show was hosted by Gary Cannon with comics Jimmy O Yang, Caroline Rhea, Mike Marino and Chris Spencer. I have never ever laughed so much in my life. All the comics made fun of toymakers - it was priceless. Tony Rock even incorporated the Goliath Power Saber into his act. Check out the group photo of the last to leave (nobody wanted to) and many of us after two shows.
London, during DISTOY on May 29th, 2024
Chicago, April 8th, 2024
6:00pm at Meier's Tavern on Lake Avenue in Glenview
San Diego, March 27th, 2024
2024 San Diego Toy/Game Industry Get-Together at the Stone Brewing Liberty Station Outdoor Garden Bar, 2816 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego March 27th, 6-9pm.
Big THANK YOU to our sponsor The Op Games! A surprise game awaits you and a raffle for even more games!
2023 POP Pub Events
Chicago during POP Week, November 1st, 2023
6:00pm at Pete's Dueling Piano Bar - the POP Roast of Rich Mazel and Toy Takedown with Brian Turtle, Tom Rushton and Matt Nuccio.
New York City, October 2nd, 2023 During NYTF
Connolly's Pub on 45th
6pm to long after midnight, attendees come and go all night!
They have great pub food, including chocolate peanut butter pie!
Barcelona, June 5th, 2023
London, During DISTOY, May 31st, 2023
2022 POP Pub Events
Long Beach, CA for ASTRA
June 14th at The Auld Dubliner
Thank you to GPI for sponsoring the first $1500 in beverages!
London, during DISTOY, May 18th at the Buckingham Arms
Committee: Eleanor Black, Hannah Palfrey, Casey Norman, Mary Couzin
Wednesday, May 18th! Brilliant event - so good to see everyone!
Thank you to our sponsors!
New York on February 24th during NYTF at Connolly's Pub on 45th
Virtual in POP's Virtual Pub on Februrary 21st
2020 CHITAG Pub Events
New York, NY on February 24th during NYTF at Connolly's Pub on 45th
6pm to long after midnight, attendees come and go all night!
They have great pub food, including chocolate peanut butter pie!
Salt Lake City March 19th
6-9pm at CytyByrd Cafe
No cover charge and $5 tapas as well as great networking!
Register HERE! - Postponed due to pandemic
Chicago on April 1st at Cards Against Humanity's Chicago Board Game Cafe
Uber Awesome New Hot Venue in Chicago!
Register HERE! - Postponed due to pandemic
Seattle, WA, in April or May - Postponed due to pandemic
London, during DISTOY, in May at the Buckingham Arms
Wednesday, May 27th - Postponed due to pandemic
Tel Aviv, Israel, in May or June - Postponed due to pandemic
Barcelona, Spain, in June - Postponed due to pandemic
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in July
Minneapolis, MN in July
Los Angeles, CA, in September
Mexico City, Mexico, in October
More Pub Events Around the World TBA!
2019 CHITAG Pub Events
New York, NY on February 18th at Connolly's Irish Pub on 45th
One of the biggest events during NYTF. It was a blast!
London, UK during DISTOY May 29th at the Buckingham Arms. Masked Ball Theme!
See Pictures for the fab evening! Over 250 people spilling into the streets!
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Barcelona, Spain - June 4th at 1881 per Sagardi
Join us for Tapas Experience in Barcelona overlooking Port of Barcelona!
See Pictures from the gorgeous evening!
Thank you to Entertoyment for making this event come to life.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - July 16th
J.D. William's Whiskey Bar
See Pictures from this Fun Evening!
Thank you to our sponsors for providing culinary delights!
Chicago in August - July 25th
First at Berger Park for Platforms in the Park, part of Chicago Ideas Week
and then Moody's for food and beverages!
See Pictures from this Fun Evening!
Los Angeles, CA on September 26th
See Pictures from this Awesome Event!
Thank you to Cartamundi for sponsoring culinary delights and beverages!
Special guest: Nolan Bushnell!
2018 CHITAG Get-Togethers
New York, NY during NYTF at Connolly's Irish Pub on 45th
One of the biggest events during NYTF
Milwaukee, WI - April 12th at Lulu Cafe and Bar
Thank you to Peggy Brown for making this event happen!
Tel Aviv, Israel - April 23rd at Beer Bazaar Lewinski @ 13 Zvulun St. Tel Aviv
Thank you to the Coster Family of Theora Design for making this event happen and
Hasbro and Spin Master for providing culinary delights for all!
Pictures Here!
Chicago, IL - May 3rd at Jeffrey Breslow's JB Gallery
with celebrity pop artist Kathleen Keifer exclusive pre-show opening! Thank you Jeffrey for hosting!
Pictures HERE!
London, UK - May 31st During DISTOY at the Buckingham Arms
https://www.buckinghamarms.com
Thank you to 7Towns, OOBA and Fuse for their creative juice and
Goliath, The Michael Kohner Corporation, Hasbro, DISTOY, Identity Games, Fundamentally Children, Longshore, Thames & Kosmos UK, Entertoyment John Adams, Women in Toys
and Vivid Imagination for culinary delights!
Pictures HERE!
New Orleans, LA - Tuesday June 12th during ASTRA
5:30 at Gordon Biersch
Toronto, Canada at Snakes & Lattes - July 16th
Thank you to sponsors Snakes & Lattes and Kids Table Board Gaming
See Pictures HERE!
Ann Arbor, Michigan at Rappaport - July 17th
Thank you to Michael Steer of Random Games for making this event happen!
https://2018-ann-arbor-chitag-get-together.eventbrite.com
Greater Los Angeles Area in Santa Monica
Tuesday, August 21st at Finn McCools's 6 pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/edit?eid=48720756093
Amsterdam in The Netherlands at J.D. William's Whiskey Bar
Friday, September 7th
Thank you to our sponsors for food bites!
See pictures HERE!
Interested in hosting a get-together in your city or sponsoring an event?
Just let us know! We love bringing people together - it is our special sauce!
