Kidscreen East is a new event designed to bring kids entertainment executives from the East and West together for three days of professional networking and collaborative learning.

Meet Asia’s leading kids entertainment players in one place

Working with the China Animation Association, we have direct access to executive members who head up 400 of China’s top animation studios and kids media platforms. And CAA’s reach across Asia is just as deep, with relationships at the highest level that go back almost 30 years.

Our tried-and-true event model makes connecting easier

Kidscreen East will feature popular sessions from our signature event—Kidscreen Summit—but with a regional focus and an emphasis of building new business relationships and stimulating trade and dialogue. Register now and be part of the action.

Speed Pitching

Pitch your work one-on-one to Asian and international buyers

30 Minutes with…

Connect with the biggest kids content investors from East and West alike in these small and intimate strategy talks

Speed Networking

Meet potential partners in a high-efficiency speed-dating format

Delegate Lounge

A comfortable space where you can have business meetings or connect casually with other attendees

KidscreenXchange

Your one-stop online platform for showcasing projects, messaging delegates and booking meetings

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News & Notes

  • PITCH IT! COMES TO KIDSCREEN EAST

    Kidscreen is bringing its popular live pitch competition to Kidscreen East, and will showcase three Asian preschool projects in development. We are currently accepting project submission. If you'd like a chance to pitch your show concept to a panel of four broadcasters and a wildly cheering audience, complete a submission form by Friday, June 27.

    Our three finalists will be notified in early July, and the ultimate winner of Pitch It! will receive a pass to Kidscreen Summit 2015 and a full-page ad in the September issue of Kidscreen magazine.

  • BIG NEWS! Nickelodeon's Jules Borkent to keynote

    Join world-leading broadcaster Jules Borkent, SVP of Programming and Acquisitions for Nickelodeon, as he kicks off Kidscreen East with an inside look at the global kidnet's multiplatform strategy.

    Always at the forefront of the industry, Nickelodeon has just started rolling out its acclaimed Nick App worldwide. Jules will explore how this latest innovation plays well with the channel's content and programming strategies, and a multitude of other digital extensions.

  • NEW SPEAKER: AGP’s Sean Gorman

    American Greetings Properties President Sean Gorman has just come on-board to dig into what makes kids laugh hardest in our "Universal Laugh Track" panel discussion.

  • NEW SPEAKER: HIT Entertainment’s Michael Carrington

    HIT Entertainment's world-renowned VP of Global Content, Michael Carrington, will be joining us at Kidscreen East to share his thoughts on "Crafting Characters" and also to judge our Asian "Pitch It!" competition.

  • NEW SPEAKER: Sesame Workshop’s Maura Regan

    Maura Regan has been leading Sesame Workshop's licensing and new business development in Greater China for years, and now she's on-board to talk about it all in our "Big Country, Big Opportunity" session on navigating China's growing consumer products market.

  • IMPORTANT NOTE on Chinese travel visas

    Visitors to China are required to apply for a travel visa, and it's best to start the process as early as you can. As soon as you register for the event, we'll send you the official invitation letter that you'll need for your visa application.

  • NEW SPEAKER: Mattel's Rob Hudnut

    Mattel's Rob Hudnut, Executive Producer and VP of Playground Productions, has just joined our speaker lineup. Register for the event, and soak up his character development wisdom at our "Crafting Characters That Connect Around the World" panel discussion.

  • NEW SPEAKER: Nelvana's Irene Weibel

    Irene Weibel, VP and Head of Nelvana Studio, has signed on to join eOne's Olivier Dumont on our "Going Global: A Co-Production Guide" panel discussion. A 10-year Nelvana veteran, Irene has seen it all in terms of international co-productions, and her experience should be invaluable to the conversation. Sign up now!

  • NEW SPEAKER: Little Airplane's Josh Selig

    Little Airplane Productions Founder/President and resident Kidscreen blogger Josh Selig is coming to Qingdao to share his expertise on writing for preschoolers as part of Kidscreen East's EXPERT LECTURE series.

  • NEW SPEAKER: Henson's Richard Goldsmith

    Kidscreen East welcomes Richard Goldsmith, EVP of Global Distribution at The Jim Henson Company, as our latest speaker. Join us at the event and hear him share the very latest intel on the global SVOD market for kids programming!

  • NEW SPEAKER: eOne Family's Olivier Dumont

    eOne Family Managing Director Olivier Dumont is on-board as a Kidscreen East speaker. He will share insights about show financing and setting up effective co-pro partnerships in our "Going Global: A Co-Production Guide" panel discussion.

  • NEW SPEAKER: Kids Industries' Gary Pope

    Drawing on extensive research on media consumption, play and socialization habits of kids in nine countries (including the US, the UK and China), family culture expert Gary Pope will give a fascinating presentation at Kidscreen East that explores how exposure to local culture is intrinsic to a child's development, and how it is possible to "globalize" international content effectively.

  • Introducing our conference program

    Our full conference lineup for Kidscreen East is now available online—we've got more than 45 keynotes, panel discussions, lectures and networking sessions to help you understand the Asian market better and find the partners you need to grow your business there.


    InterContinental Qingdao offers special rates for Kidscreen East crowd

    A limited number of hotel rooms are available to Kidscreen East attendees for special rates starting at RMB980/night + tax (or roughly US$155/night + tax). Register for the event first, and then use this booking link to book your accommodations. Preferred rates will be offered based on hotel availability until Monday, June 2, and it's best to reserve early to avoid disappointment.


    Kidscreen East dates and venue announcement

    The first-ever Kidscreen East event is set to take place from July 22 to 24 in Qingdao, a beautiful and vibrant seaside city in China's Shandong province that has been shaped by a long history of international trade. Our five-star venue will be the InterContinental hotel located right next to the Qingdao International Marina, which hosted all of the sailing events held during 2008's Beijing Summer Olympics.

    Kidscreen East is a new event designed to bring kids entertainment executives from the East and West together for three days of professional networking and collaborative learning.

    Meet Asia’s leading kids entertainment players in one place

    Working with the China Animation Association, we have direct access to executive members who head up 400 of China’s top animation studios and kids media platforms. And CAA’s reach across Asia is just as deep, with relationships at the highest level that go back almost 30 years.

    Our tried-and-true event model makes connecting easier

    Kidscreen East will feature popular sessions from our signature event—Kidscreen Summit—but with a regional focus and an emphasis of building new business relationships and stimulating trade and dialogue. Register now and be part of the action.

    Speed Pitching

    Pitch your work one-on-one to Asian and international buyers

    30 Minutes with…

    Connect with the biggest kids content investors from East and West alike in these small and intimate strategy talks

    Speed Networking

    Meet potential partners in a high-efficiency speed-dating format

    Delegate Lounge

    A comfortable space where you can have business meetings or connect casually with other attendees

    KidscreenXchange

    Your one-stop online platform for showcasing projects, messaging delegates and booking meetings

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