Month: February 2015

We look forward to seeing you at Digital Kids events next week in New York City at the Javits Convention Center.  This post is designed to make you aware of a couple of last minute updates including badge pickup options, online networking, and more.

Here is what is going on:

Toy Fair – February 14-17, 2015 – Digital Kids and All Access ticket holders have access
Toys, Learning and Play Summit (TLP) – February 15, 2015 – TLP and All Access ticket holders have access
Digital Kids Conference (DKC) – February 16-17, 2015 – DKC and All Access ticket holders

Last Minute Notes

1. Location Reminder – Javits Convention Center
2. Badge Pick Up – Toy Fair and DKC and TLP
3. Download the Digital Kids Schedule to Your Phone or Tablet
4. Network with others on our Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+ Groups
5. Networking with Toy Fair attendees
6. Free COPPA Consultations with ESRB Privacy Certified
7. Thank You to our Sponsors
8. Upgrading Your Badge
9. Shuttle Bus Schedule from Hotels to Javits
10. Wireless at the Javits Center

1. Location Reminder – Javits Convention Center

655 West 34th Street New York, NY 10001

The DKC and TLP will be held in the Javits Convention Center Hall E.  Room 15-16
Toy Fair takes up the rest of the the Javits Center.

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2. Badge Pick Up – Toy Fair and DKC and TLP

Since Toy Fair starts on Feb. 14, TLP starts on Feb. 15 and DKC starts on Feb. 16 please be aware there are multiple badges for you to pick up, depending on which event you are attending. Please have ID or registration confirmation on hand to nab your badge.

Please see the details below:

Toy Fair – February 14-17, 2015
DKC and All Access ticket holders have access to Toy Fair Expo Hall.
You can pick up your Toy Fair badge at any Toy Fair registration in the Crystal Palace (Javits top floor) beginning on February 14th.

Toy Learning and Play Summit (TLP) – February 15, 2015
TLP, DKC and All Access ticket holders
You can pick up your TLP badge only in Hall E outside of Room 15-16 beginning at 11 am on Sunday, Feb. 15th.  The TLP first session starts at 1pm.

Digital Kids Conference (DKC)  – February 16-17, 2015
DKC and All Access ticket holders only
You will be able to pick up your DKC badge only in Hall E outside of Room 15-16 beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, Feb. 16th.  The first DKC session starts at 9am.

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3. Download the Digital Kids Schedule to Your Phone or Tablet

Download the exceptionally sweet looking Toy Fair Mobile App now. It is your Digital Kids Digital Program, containing the entire Digital Kids Conference and Toy Learning and Play Summit schedule, speaker roster and speaker bios. You will definitely want to download this puppy before going to the show.

Apple iTunes Version

Android Version

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4. Network with others on our Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+ Groups

Network with speakers, fellow attendees and like minded professionals in our social media groups on Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+ .  Links below:

Facebook Group

LinkedIn Group

You can also follow us on Twitter.  Hashtag for the show is #digitalkids

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5. Networking with Toy Fair attendees
Monday, February 16th from 5pm to 6pm

We are pleased to host a speed networking event on Tuesday, February 16th from 5pm to 6pm in Javits Hall E, right outside of Room 15-16.  This is your opportunity to network with Toy Fair attendees and get new business done. All Toy Fair badge holders are invited.  The location is just a stone’s throw away from the conference room where TLP and DKC are being held.  A cash bar will be available. Your TLP, DKC or Toy Fair badge gets you in.

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6. Free COPPA Consultations with ESRB Privacy Certified

This is a special, unique, opportunity open to Digital Kids Conference and Toy Fair attendees. Ask the expert! Dona Fraser, Vice President, ESRB Privacy Certified will be available during the Digital Kids Conference for free, private consultations to evaluate your website and/or mobile app.  Sign-up for free COPPA / privacy consultation here. Pre-registration is open until February 13. Limited time slots available. Digital Kids Conference and/or Toy Fair badge required. All meetings will take place Javits Center, Hall 1 E, just outside Room 1E15-16. All meetings will take place Javits Center, Hall 1 E, just outside Room 1E15-16. https://digitalkidscon.com/esrbprivacy/

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7. Thank You to our Sponsors

We would like to thank the sponsors that make this conference possible. Please stop by and visit them during the event.
PlayKids, National Center for Families Learning, ESRB, Bodhi Galaxy, Cupcake Digital, KidSAFE Seal Program, Privo, LIMA, Women in Toys and spotkin.

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8. Upgrading Your Badge

If you purchased either a Digital Kids Conference badge or Toy, Learning and Play Summit badge and you would like to upgrade your badge to an All Access badge, please reply to this email with your interest and we will work to accommodate you. This option will also be available onsite.

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9. Shuttle Bus Schedule from Hotels to Javits

DKC and TLP attendees have complimentary use of the Toy Fair shuttle bus to and from the official Toy Fair official hotels and the Javits Center throughout the morning and evening show hours.

View the schedule here

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10. Wireless at the Javits Center

Wireless access is currently available throughout the Javits Convention Center. As there will be 25,000 people in the building for DKC, TLP and Toy Fair it is not practical to offer wireless to attendees. The Javits center is simply not that well equipped.

Individuals my purchase their own wireless access from Javits. Some areas of Javits also have free wifi (namely the food court). Details will be available through your wireless device’s internet settings onsite at the Javits Center.

Put the Digital Kids Con Show Guide on your phone. Download the exceptionally sweet looking Toy Fair Mobile App now. It is your Digital Kids Program, containing the entire Digital Kids Conference and Toy Learning and Play Summit schedule, speaker roster and speaker bios. You will definitely want to download this puppy before going to the show.

iTunes Version      Android Version

Guest Post by Reyne Rice, Global Toy Trend Expert, Trend Hunter, Toy Tech Analyst

In order to explore the brave new world of kids and digital, Kidz Global Research are proud to present a major new research project, Kids & Digital!This research reveals and examines the behaviors and attitudes of children, tweens and teens and their usage of digital technologies, online services and online content.

Come discover insights and action-based conclusions as Kidz Global Research reveals the results of this major new research project, Kids & Digital, at the Digital Kids Conference on February 16th, 2015 at 10:30-11:15AM. (Hall 1E, Rooms 1E15-16)

Review a visual cavalcade of products that are part of the digital toybox of today’s generation of kids, presented by Reyne Rice, global Toy Tech Trend Expert and Kidz Global development partner. See examples of products for kids’ connected drones and robots, augmented reality racing, wearable technology, creative expression products, STEM + digital offerings for educational, new hybrid video gaming alliances, and more.

“The speed with which kids access online or any new digital technologies is simply unprecedented. In a recent survey conducted by Kidz Global, we found 49% of kid’s free time is dedicated to digital activities, while only 14% of this time was directed to playing indoors – including playing with Video-Games –“ states Philippe Guinaudeau. Continue reading “Explore how Kids are Using Technology: Kids & Digital Research Results from USA and 8 other countries” →

Online registration for our Digital Kids Conference @ Toy Fair ends tomorrow, Friday, February 6th. Register now and do a Year’s Worth of Business in 3 Days: Feb. 15-16-17 in New York City. You can still register onsite, but why pay more?! https://digitalkidscon.com/

This is a great opportunity to learn best practices on designing, marketing and selling best-selling games and apps to kids and parents. Plus, network with game developers, app developers, brand owners, big entertainment and media executives, marketers, producers, digital media directors and licensing professionals.

Check out the following links for show highlights:

– View the Learning Day Schedule
https://digitalkidscon.com/learning/

– View Digital Kids Entertainment Day 1 Schedule
https://digitalkidscon.com/day1/

– View Digital Kids Entertainment Day 2 Schedule
https://digitalkidscon.com/day2/

– View the speakers here
https://digitalkidscon.com/speakers/

Book by Friday and you’ll save $200 off the onsite price. Also, when you register for Digital Kids you gain free access to Toy Fair. This is a full $225 value if you were to purchase a Toy Fair Expo ticket separately. This combo special is only available at https://digitalkidscon.com/register/

Volunteer Coordinator for Digital Kids Conference @ Toy Fair – February 15-17, 2015 in New York City at the Javits Center, is accepting applications for a limited number of hard-working, knowledgeable, enthusiastic people who are interested in serving as members of the support team. Volunteers gain full access to the Digital Kids Conference and Toy Fair when they are not working.  You must apply by Friday, February 6, 2015.

If you are interested in participating in the most exciting Digital Kids Conference conference yet, please read and complete the application here. The show is soon, so make your move now as there is only a limited number of volunteer slots available. The Volunteer Coordinator will work with volunteers to insure a percentage of their time is left open to attend portions of the conference.