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Registration for POP's Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference is now open

Registration for People of Play’s (POP) Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference is now open! Taking place during POP Week in Rosemont, Illinois, over 100 product acquisition executives looking for ideas are expected. No other event offers you so many fun and unique networking opportunities and is so easy for you to get to meetings!

Keynote Speaker Sharon Price John

POP is excited to announce the Welcome Keynote Speaker will be Sharon Price John, President and CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop since 2013, where she has led the re-stuffing and re-building of the multimillion-dollar company. Sharon also serves on the board of directors at Jack in the Box, and as Chair of the Toy Association board of Directors.

Sponsored by Mattel

This year’s conferences, sponsored by Mattel and other soon to be announced sponsors, will be held November 7th through 9th at the Embassy Suites in Rosemont.

Testimonials from the Conference include:

“I look forward to the People of Play Inventor Conference and the TAGIEs every year. It’s an essential component of Hasbro’s external innovation strategy.” - Angus Walker, Hasbro

“Pitches, great conversations, meeting new people – we look forward to it every year and it always delivers."  -Dave Harris, Mattel

“POP Inventor Pitch/Conference is unique as the only industry show dedicated and specifically catering to game and toy inventors and the executives that influence the path of innovation for their respective companies. It’s also a terrific venue for networking as each year we emerge with new customers and stronger relationships. If you choose this vocation, it’s absolutely essential to attend.” –Robert Fuhrer, NEXTOY

 Conference participants can choose from four tracks: 

  • New Inventor/Innovation Track;
  • Professional Inventor Track;
  • Product Acquisition Executive;
  • Design Student. 

 Conference tickets also include tickets to The Toy & Game Innovation Awards (The TAGIEs) on November 8th at 6pm, Taking place at Joe’s LIVE, this gala celebrates the outstanding achievements by people in the toy and game industry.

Other POP Week events include a fun kickoff event on November 6th, the TAGIEs on November 8th, the Young Inventor Challenge and PlayCHIC on November 9th and the Chicago Toy & Game Fair on November 9th and 10th.

To register and view more details, visit this page https://www.chitag.com/2024-inventor-pitch-innovation-conference

Source: Press Release POP

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