Speakers

Digital Kids (formerly Engage!) features world-class speakers knowledgeable in all aspects of digital engagement, kids and youth. Coverage includes social games, mobile and tablet apps, virtual worlds, social media and marketing and more.

Our first round of speakers have been announced below:

Stephanie Azzarone - President, Child's Play Communications

Ryan Bettencourt - President, Zui.com

Beth Blecherman - Founder/Editor, Chief Technology Mom (CTM), TechMamas.com

Jess Brallier - SVP and Publisher, Poptropica and Funbrain, Pearson

Eric Brassard - Chief Executive Officer, Woozworld

Jon Paul Buchmeyer - VP, Digital Engagement, Metaverse Mod Squad

Yuanzhe (Michael) Cai - VP of Research, Games and Technology, Interpret LLC

Linda "Brasse" Carlson - Director, Global Community Relations, Sony Online Entertainment

Tim Chang - Managing Director, Mayfield Fund

Jorian (Jori) Clarke - CEO, Circle 1 Network

Anne Collier - Executive Director, Net Family News

Matt Cullen - Marketing Manager, National Football League

Hilary DeCesare - CEO and Co-Founder, Everloop

Noemie Dupuy - Partner / VP Business Development & Marketing, Budge Studios

Dan Ferguson - VP of Creative Services/Co-Founder, Blockdot

Darran Garnham - Chief Business Development Officer and Chief Licensing Officer, Mind Candy

Anastasia Goodstein - Director of Digital Programs, Reachout.com

Mike Goslin - GM Rebel Entertainment Company, Rebel Entertainment, an IAC Company

Adam Hildreth - Founder and CEO, Crisp Thinking

Stephane Jankowski - Producer, Ubisoft

Travis LeBlanc - Special Assistant Attorney General for Technology, State of California

Ed Lewis - Founder and CEO, Media Chaparone

Larry Magid - CBS News Technology Analyst and Co-Director, ConnectSafely.org

Stacey Matthias - Founder, Insight Research Group and Insight Kids , Insight Research Group

Wanda Meloni - Founder/Senior Analyst, M2 Research

Marian Merritt - Norton Internet Safety Advocate, Symantec

Nic Mitham - Founder and CEO, KZero Ltd.

Izzy Neis - Vice President of User Engagement, Everloop

Matt Palmer - Chief Strategy Officer, Sweety High

Joi Podgorny - Director of Community Engagement, National Geographic’s AnimalJam.com

Amy Pritchard - CEO, Metaverse Mod Squad

Asra Rasheed - CEO, RRKidz

Chris Rettstatt - Director, Digital Content, Highlights for Children

Tiffany Richison - Premium Account Manager/Moderation Manager, Gazillion Entertainment

Richard Rowan - Executive Producer, The Amazing Society

Shai Samet - Founder and President, kidSAFE® Seal Program

Kiersten Samwell - Community Relations & Social Media Manager, KingsIsle Entertainment (Wizard101)

Nathan Sawatzky - Director, Player Support, Tiny Speck, Inc.

Craig Sims - VP Global Licensing, Spin Master Ltd

Ian Swanson - Vice President Serve Enterprises, American Express

Toper Taylor - Chief Operating Officer and President, Cookie Jar Entertainment

Matthew Warenford - Chief-Technical-Officer, Dubit

Jo Webber - CEO, Virtual Piggy

Renee Weber - VP, Consumer Strategy and Research, The Marketing Store

Dan Wilmer - SVP of Digital Media, KIDZBOP

Jake Witherell - Chief Operating Officer, Schell Games