New month, new dates. June has exciting events in store for toy professionals. Here are our highlights:

ASTRA's Marketplace & Academy

02.06.2024 – 5.06.2024 in St. Louis, USA

The ASTRA Marketplace & Academy brings the toy industry together for a large meet-up where the best products, creative ideas and valuable contacts take center stage. Improve your toy knowledge at the educational sessions, e.g. on kidults, marketing and more, or build valuable contacts at the networking events. The opening ceremony will take place at the St. Louis City Museum and will include a Lip Sync Battle.

Organizer: American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA)

KIDSPACE

04.06.2024 – 06.06.2024 in Dubai, UAE

At KIDSPACE in Dubai, manufacturers present a wide range of products for children, including toys, clothing, furniture, learning materials and technological gadgets. Learn from industry experts at the KIDSPACE Talks, exchange ideas with potential partners or discover the latest product innovations. This B2B event is mainly attended by participants from the MENA Region (Middle East and North Africa).

Organizer: dmg events

OZ COMIC-CON MELBOURNE 2024

08.06.2024 – 09.06.2024 in Melbourne, Australia 

Take a dive into the colorful world of pop culture at the OZ Comic-Con Melbourne 2004. Whether superheroes, manga stars or video games, this event has something for every geek. In addition to famous guests from the fields of film and TV, cosplay and artists, there will be plenty of time to exchange ideas with like-minded people. Competitions, autograph sessions and live performances will complete the program.

Organizer: Expertise Events

BRANDmate 2024

19.06.2024 – 20.06.2024 in Offenbach, Germany

BRANDmate 2024 is an absolute must as the leading B2B networking event for cooperations, partnerships and licensing in Germany. Take the opportunity to meet potential partners from a wide range of industries such as entertainment, sports, gaming, food & beverage and many more. BRANDmate is more than just an event - it is a place where opportunities arise and offers the unique opportunity to press the start button for the next cooperation together with future business partners.

Organizer: BRANDmate GmbH