Being held at the InterContinental Miami hotel in Miami, Florida between Tuesday, February 13 - Friday, February 16, Kidscreen Summit is renowned as one of the kids entertainment industry’s most important annual events. In 2017, the conference welcomed nearly 2,000 attendees from more than 50 countries. Top executives attend Kidscreen Summit to take advantage of the year’s best business networking, and to engage in critical dialogue on issues that affect the industry.
Nickelodeon will be hosting two sessions at Kidscreen Summit 2018 on Tuesday, February 13:
30 Minutes with... Jules Borkent, Nickelodeon
TIME: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | GUSMAN
A returning favourite at the Summit, the 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until the session hits room capacity.
Featuring Jules Borkent, EVP Content and Network Strategy, Nickelodeon
Cocktails with... Nickelodeon
TIME: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | DUPONT
Chat over drinks with leading kids broadcasters in this brand-new format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels that buy kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting.
Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until the session hits room capacity.
Featuring:
Layla Lewis, SVP, Global Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nickelodeon
Migdalis Silva, VP of Programming & Acquisitions, Nickelodeon Latin America
Additionally, Nickelodeon will also be participating in two additional sessions at Kidscreen Summit 2018 on Wednesday, February 14:
Speed Pitching 1
TIME:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | MERRICK
Sit down one-on-one with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective networking format will feature eight-minute meetings again this year, giving you ample time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up required.
Featuring:
Amy Takahara, Director, Global Acquisitions, Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon
Libbie Doherty, Commissioning Editor, Children's TV, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Jackie Edwards, Head of Acquisitions and Independent Animation, BBC Children's
Natalie Engel, Associate Director, Development & Current Series, Children’s Programming, PBS
Athena Georgaklis, Head of Development, Nelvana, Corus Entertainment
Tommy Gillespie, Assistant Director, Children's Programming, PBS
Claire Heinrich, Head of Acquisitions, Children & Youth Department, France Televisions
Liliana Reyes, SVP, Content, Portfolio Entertainment
Emily Whinnett, VP Creative, CAKE
Melissa Wolfe, Development Executive, Kids Animation, Amazon Studios
Creating LGBTQ-inclusive Content for Kids
TIME: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | XILAM BAYFRONT
Kids and family entertainment is arguably the very last part of the entertainment business to include positive portrayals of LGBTQ characters. But the last few years have marked a significant shift, with shows like The Loud House, Doc McStuffins, Steven Universe, and Andi Mack breaking new ground in the depiction of LGBTQ characters and issues. This session will thoughtfully address why this shift is happening, how creators and networks are approaching LGBTQ inclusion, and most importantly, how to keep up the momentum.
Moderating: Cort Lane, SVP Animation & Family Entertainment, Marvel Entertainment
Featuring:
Kevin Sullivan, Staff Writer, The Loud House, Nickelodeon
Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO, GLAAD
Terri Minsky, Creator, Disney
Chris Nee, Executive Producer of Doc McStuffins and Vampirina, Disney Junior
Linda Simensky, VP, Children’s Programming, PBS KIDS
Nickelodeon Speakers at Kidscreen Summit 2018:
