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SPRING POP WEEK!

MARCH 1-5, 2021

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Master Classes

Insider Workshops

Trends & Insights

POP Pub Networking

Pitching Opportunities

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Inventors Product Acquisition Execs Media PR Agencies Marketers Suppliers Consultants Retailers Distributors Sales Reps . . . ALL WELCOME!

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Contact information and POPPro profile of attendees for each industry category to set up your own appointments
Enjoy breakfast, lunch and evening networking via our one-click 24/7 Zoom Rooms at the POPPub
Q&A sessions with industry experts and the opportunity to submit questions in advance
Trends and insight panels and access to premium content in our POP Wiki
Live Zoom Help Room from 8am to 6pmCT

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Free POP Pub networking – just one connection can change your life!
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Exclusive discounts and events
Find people to hire and collaborate with based on skills (company membership)
Opportunity to launch advertisement campaigns, targeting members of the industry (company membership)

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 - Times = CT (Chicago)

Inventors: Pro, New and Student

Adam B. Hocherman

VP of New Business

PlayMonster

Tim Walsh

Co-Founder, Roo Games; Founder, The Playmakers

Leila Nosrati

Principal

Master Toy Advisors

Tanya Thompson

Director Global Product Acquisition & Inventor Relations for Gaming, Hasbro

David Winter

Head of New Product Acquisition & Inventor Relations, Jazwares

Recorded Panels on Demand:

Legal Trends: TBA!

Pitch like a Pro to Manufacturers and Retailers - Tim Walsh (Roo Games) moderates with panelists Tanya Thompson (Hasbro), Adam Hockerman (PlayMonster), Leila Nosrati (Master Toy Advisors), David Winter (Jazwares), Gillian Ruan (Mattel) - Top November Panel Re-Release

Q&A Sessions in Zoom Rooms (12pm and 4pm):

Adam Hocherman (PlayMonster) at 12pm, Leila Nosrati(Master Toy Advisors) at 12pm and 4pm, Tim Walsh (Roo Games, The Playmakers) at 12pm and 4pm, David Winter (Jazwares) and Tanya Thompson (Hasbro) at 4pm.

New Inventor Also Receive: Elevator pitch to acquisition executives, 30-minute individual mentor session, Pitch Perfect Guide

Rebecca Bleau & Nicholas Cravotta

Co-Founders

Bluematter Games

4pm Live Zoom Just for Pro Inventors: Rebecca Bleau & Nicholas Cravotta, Co-Founders, Bluematter Games: Professional Inventors Share Tips, Tools and Studios - everyone on the zoom call is welcome to share tours of their studios, their tools and their tricks!

TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021 - Times = CT (Chicago)

PR, Marketers, Influencers and Media

Tracy Dudkiewicz

President

TAP Marketing

Erin O’Connor

Co-Founder at Rigor by Scientific Mommy

Professor of Early Childhood Edu, NYU

Robin Neuhaus

Co-Founder at Rigor by Scientific Mommy

Professor of Early Childhood Edu, NYU

Recorded Panels on Demand:

Building a PR & Marketing Plan: Tracy Dudkiewicz, TAP Marketing - NEW!

Public Relations Has Changed! - Sponsored by Litzky PR - Lisa Guili (Educational Insights) moderates with panelists Clark Nesselrodt (Brilliant PR), Josslynne Welch (Litzy PR), Rachel Griffin (Playwise), Amy Friedland (Freeman PR), David Barkoe (Carve Communications) - Top November Panel Re-Release

COVID-19 and Play: Trending Topics in Child Development Research - Erin O'Connor and Robin Neuhaus (Co-Founders of Scientific Mommy)

Q&A Sessions in Zoom Rooms (12pm and 4pm):

Tracy Dudkiewicz, TAP Marketing

More TBA

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 - Times = CT (Chicago)

Retailers, Distributors and Reps

Richard Derr

President, Learning Express Lake Zurich

Steve Starobinsky

Founder, Kid@Heart

Recorded Panels on Demand:

Specialty Retail in 2021: Richard Derr, President, Learning Express Lake Zurich - NEW!

Retail & Distribution Trends: Steve Starobinsky, Founder, Kid@Heart - NEW!

Leading Innovation at Specialty Retail - Willie Wilkov HABA moderates and panelists Richard Derr (Learning Express), Betty Skoke Burns (Angelina's Toy Boutique), Amy Saldanha (Kiddywampus), Sarah Jordan (Mastermind) - Top November Panel; Re-Release

More TBA

Q&A Sessions in Zoom Rooms (12pm and 4pm):

Richard Derr, President, Learning Express Lake Zurich

Steve Starobinsky, Founder, Kid@Heart

THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021 - Times = CT (Chicago)

Suppliers (Logistics, Printers, Toy Testing, etc.)

Christopher Tidwell

CEO

Magformers

Fred Jordan

Sr Director of N.A. Design and Development

Magformers

Matt Nuccio

President

Design Edge

Gene Murtha

Mattel, Gund

SCORE Association

Bob Witkin

Vice President

York-Jersey Underwriters

Gary Rudell

President

Total Biz Fulfillment

Joe Ferrara

Director International

Aries Global Logistics

Recorded Panels on Demand:

Packaging Design Basics and Trends: Matt Nuccio (Design Edge) - NEW!

Counterfeits, Copycats and Infringers - Christopher Tidwell and Fred Jordan from Magformers - NEW!

Design Trends – Products and Packaging - Matt Nuccio (Design Edge), Chris Down (Mattel), Jesse Falcon (Marvel), Fred Jordan (Magformers), Dawn Patmon (Hasbro), Michael Sala (Spin Master) - Top November Panel; Re-Release

The Basics! Insurance, Warehousing, Logistics & Fulfillment and More! Gene Murtha (Mattel, Gund, SCORE), Bob Witkin (York-Jersey Underwriters, Gary Ruddell (Total Biz Fulfillment), Joe Ferrara (Aries Global Logistics) - NEW!

Q&A Sessions in Zoom Rooms (12pm and 4pm):

Matt Nuccio, President, Design Edge

More TBA

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2021 - Times = CT (Chicago)

Licensors and Industry Overview

Steph Wissink

Managing Director,

Consumer Research, Jefferies

Gerrick Johnson

Director,

BMO Capital Markets

Reyne Rice

CEO/ Global Trend Hunter, ToyTrends and Co-President ITMA (Int'l Toy Trade Magazine Asso.)

Jacqueline Vong

Principal & Co-Founder of Playology Intl

John Baulch

Publisher, Toy World Magazine (UK)

Rebecca Ash

Editorial Director

Total Licensing

Armando Carreteros

Editor

Nación Juguetes

Recorded Panels on Demand:

Toy Trend Perspectives from Wall Street: Steph Wissink, Managing Director, Consumer Research, Jefferies and Gerrick Johnson, Director, BMO Capital Markets - NEW!

State of the Worldwide Toy Industry Q1: Reyne Rice (ToyTrends). John Baulch (Toy World). Jacqueline Vong (Playology), Rebecca Ash (Total Licensing), Armando Carreteros (Nación Juguetes)

More TBA!

Q&A Sessions in Zoom Rooms (12pm and 4pm):

Steph Wissink, Managing Director, Consumer Research, Jefferies and Gerrick Johnson, Director, BMO Capital Markets

More TBA!

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