Sponsors

kidSAFE Seal Program
The kidSAFE® Seal Program is a new, fast-growing “seal of approval“ program that independently reviews and certifies the safety practices of children-friendly websites and technologies, including kid-targeted game sites, educational sites, virtual worlds, social networks, mobile apps, tablet devices, and other similar online and interactive products. Products that meet our safety standards are added to a distinguished list of kidSAFE-certified products (posted here) and are awarded the prestigious kidSAFE Seal for display on their website or technology.

Frima Studio
Frima is Canada’s largest independently owned game developer. Since 2003, the company has been developing world-class media including virtual worlds, social and web based games, console titles and mobile apps. Their services also include the animation and special effects expertise of Frima FX as well as the concept art development of Volta. In addition to working with world-renowned clients such as Electronic Arts, Activision, Warner Brothers and Ubisoft, Frima develops successful, original IP titles such as A Space Shooter for 2 Bucks!, Zombie Tycoon and Nun Attack. With over 360 artists and programmers in-house, Frima produces high-caliber products that are as remarkably outstanding artistically as they are technically. Visit http://www.frimastudio.com/

Inversoft
Inversoft provides enterprise-scale profanity filtering, content moderation, analytic reporting tools and expert support for managing user-generated content. Inversoft’s flagship product, CleanSpeak, is a powerful suite of tools and services that has been adopted by many major corporations for its industry-leading accuracy, performance, security and analytics. Learn how your organization can safely and efficiently maintain your online communities, games, virtual worlds, mobile apps, social networks and more. Visit http://www.inversoft.com.

Virtual Piggy
Virtual Piggy, Inc. is the first e-commerce solution that enables kids to manage and spend money within a parent-controlled environment. The technology company delivers online security platforms designed for the Under 21 age group in the global online market, and also enables online businesses the ability to function in a manner consistent with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) and similar international children’s privacy laws. Virtual Piggy enables the Under 21 audience to play, transact and socialize in a secure online environment guided by parental permission, oversight and control. The company is based in Hermosa Beach, CA and on the Web at: www.virtualpiggy.com

Dubit
From LA to Singapore, some of the biggest children’s entertainment companies in the world have chosen to work with Dubit. Whether it’s utilising the company’s games development studio, its in-house youth research division or its proprietary virtual world development platform, they’ve all benefited from Dubit’s decade of experience in the kid’s digital entertainment space.
Clients including Disney’s Club Penguin, Mind Candy, the BBC and Cartoon Network have chosen to work with Dubit, whether in the creation of mobile games and virtual worlds or the development of business strategies and consumer insight.

Privo
PRIVO – Privacy Vaults Online, Inc. is an FTC-approved Safe Harbor, providing companies with the knowledge, resources and tools to fully comply with COPPA. PRIVO is your single source for a host of services including consultation, product/online service certification and the ONLY turnkey technology solution to establish online identity credentials. Unique to the industry, the PrivoLock™ permission management platform is the standard in COPPA compliance providing companies a legally compliant “opt–in” marketing solution for communicating with their customers. PRIVO gives each client individualized attention providing a uniquely customized package of services to ensure they are successful in their business without the fear of violating COPPA. Visit us on the web: http://privo.com

KidzVuz
KidzVuz, LLC is a tween focused media and entertainment company dedicated to delivering safe, creative and empowering products to tweens. To help brands reach the tween market, KidzVuz draws on the resources of :

• KidzVuz.com – the only video review site where tweens create and share videos about the products and brands they love.
• KidzVuz Mobile – Named one of Entertainment Weekly’s Top 10 Kids’ Apps for 2012, the KidzVuz iOS app allows kids to make and share video reviews on the go.
• KidzVuzParents.com – The parenting resource for parents of tweens, featuring articles on tween parenting, products, celebrities and events.
• KidzVuz Connects – connecting brands with the mom and tween markets through real world and online initiatives.

1K Studios
1K Studios is an innovative digital media company helping clients develop and market the world’s most popular entertainment, media, software and consumer electronic products. Through the collaborative work effort of artists, filmmakers, technologists and other visionaries, 1K creates engaging and compelling experiences that make products more valuable. The company also works with top Publishers to create rich-media for the world’s next generation of digital products, including Enhanced Books, Apps, EPUB3, Educational Illustration & Motion Graphics and more.