The Chicago Toy & Game Group’s Innovation Conference will feature keynote speakers Kathleen Campisano (VP GMM Toys, Games, Hobby & Collectibles at Barnes & Noble), Andy Roo Forrest (Partner, Forrest-Pruzan Creative), Jim McCafferty (Owner, JMP Creative), Tim Walsh (Chief Playmaker, The Playmakers), and Michelle Thaller (Assistant Director of Science, NASA Headquarters).
Both professional and new inventors can meet with and pitch product acquisition executives from Hasbro, Spin Master, Mattel, Bandai, PlayMonster, Asmodee, and more companies from around the world. There will also be a full conference agenda of industry basics as well as professional development sessions, giving attendees the opportunity to create, collaborate, celebrate, and connect. Included in the conference package are tickets to Inventor Night at D4, the Toy & Game Innovation Awards (TAGIEs) and PlayCHIC. The conference is held on Thursday, Nov. 17 to Friday, Nov. 18 at Navy Pier. Both days kick off with a continental breakfast at 7 a.m. with speakers beginning at 8 a.m.
