DAY ONE - THURSDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2005

Opening Session: Leaders Forum
Facilitator:
Jocelyn Christie, VP and Publisher, KidScreen, KidScreen Magazine
Donna MacNeil, Senior Director Retail Marketing, Events & Promotions, KidScreen Magazine
Panelist:
Michael Carrington, Controller of CBeebies, BBC
Andy Heyward, Partner & Co-President, DIC Entertainment
Al Kahn, Chairman/CEO, 4Kids Entertainment, Inc.
Jim Samples, President, Cartoon Network Worldwide
Judy Willis, Mattel Inc, Mattel, Inc.

In this rapid-fire Q & A session, KidScreen staffers question industry leaders on topics and news items from the past year that are having an impact on our business. Broaden your knowledge of the biz and find out first-hand what the industry leaders' take is on today's issues!

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Where Has All the Creativity Gone?
Presented By:
Gary Pope, Director, Kids Industries

Join us for this immersive, interactive session that explores where the creativity has gone, why creativity must be at the core of any brand that intends to license or seek secondary revenue streams and most importantly, how you can reinvigorate your organisations' creative heads to produce output which connects with children.

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New Media Marketing
Moderator:
Lianne Stewart, Special Features Editor, KidScreen Magazine
Panelist:
Eric Greenwald, EVP, Advertising & Business Development, Neopets Inc.
Paul Jelinek, VP, Digital Media, Nickelodeon Online
Michael Oxman, Managing Director-Chicago Office, JAM International Partners, Inc.

The onslaught of new technologies and entertainment mediums competing for kids' attention has changed the way children consume media, making innovation a must for marketers who want to break through the clutter. Find out how a little creativity in your media buying plan and clever cross promotion can get your property noticed.

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Getting to the Future First: Merch Moves for the Modern Global Market
Moderator:
Melvin Thomas, Group Managing Director, The Licensing Company Limited
Panelist:
Nancy Fowler, Co Owner, DIC Entertainment
John Friend, SVP Cartoon Network Enterprises, Cartoon Network Enterprises
Simon Philips, President, 4Kids Entertainment International Ltd.
Travis Rutherford, EVP of MGM Consumer Products & Location Based Entertainment, MGM Studios

Do you want to get more bang out of your consumer products program? Don't miss this session that's designed to help you stay on top of the latest trends and opportunities affecting the licensing industry, including a new sliding-scale approach to royalty contracts, untapped Eastern markets and dark-horse product categories that are winning the race at retail.

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Big-Gun Broadcaster Showcase I
Moderator:
Joan Lambur, Executive Producer, Lambur & Associates Inc.
Panelist:
Eve Baron, CEO, France 3
Frank Dietz, Head of Acquisitions & Co Productions, Super RTL
Michael Lekes, Senior Vice President Programming, Jetix Europe Ltd
Adina Pitt, VP of Content Acquisitions and Co-productions, Nickelodeon

Don't get caught behind the pitching curve. Find out first-hand what the broadcasters with the most buying power and influence are planning for 2005 and beyond.

Sponsored by Decode

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International Coproduction Guide
Moderator:
Olivier Dumont, Managing Director, SIP Animation
Panelist:
Jonathan Peel, Chairman, Millimages UK Ltd.
Blair Peters, Partner, Executive Producer, Studio B Productions
Bill Schultz, Co-CEO, Taffy Entertainment/MYP
Maïa Tubiana, SVP & Executive Producer, France Animation/Moonscoop

This session will discuss the production landscape in several copro-friendly territories, what each partner should reasonably be able to contribute, and what to expect from each other. Experts share first-hand tips about the realities of using coproduction to ease the pain of financing a project solo.

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Getting to the Future First: Selling onto Next-Gen Screens
Moderator:
Panelist:
Martin Hooley, CEO, PlayonDVD
Jeff Nuzzi, Global Director of Marketing, THQ Wireless
Simon Pollack, Group Director Messaging and Content, One World Interactive
Greg Richardson, VP & General Manager, EA Partners
Russell Uttley, CEO, department_x inc.

With kids starting to explore new ways of viewing content, program makers and distributors need to start looking beyond television to build maximum exposure for their kids brands. This session will teach you how to take advantage of growing sales opportunities in cell phones, portable video players and the Internet.

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Translating TV into Bestselling Books
Moderator:
Elena Pasoli, Project Manager, Bologna Children's Book Fair
Panelist:
Patti Becker, President, Becker Associates
Jen Bergstrom, VP & Publisher, Simon Spotlight and Simon Spotlight Entertainment Books
Emily Brenner, Publishing Director, Harper Collins Publishing
Kelly Elwood, Managing Director, Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc.
Christina Miller, SVP Cartoon Network Enterprises, HIT Entertainment
Sergi Reitg, CEO, Icon Animation

Find out how you can adapt your tv material into a hit book. Literary experts, publishers, licensing gurus and producers dish on what it takes to turn that TV property into a bestselling children's book!

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Behind the Scenes: The Making of Spongebob Squarepants
Speaker:
Eric Coleman, Senior Vice President, Original Series, Nickelodeon
Jim Davey, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Retail Development, Nickelodeon

KidScreen goes behind the scenes with the creative minds behind Sponge Bob Squarepants. How has the property become a global phenomena? What lessons from their success might be applied to your business and creative strategies? Eric Coleman reveals the creative process behind creating one of the TV's most loved animated characters -- while Maureen Taxter explains the business genius behind building it into the consumer products giant it is today.

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Piecing Together Financing
Moderator:
Rick Mischel, Executive VP Animation & Interactive Services, Mainframe Entertainment Inc.
Panelist:
Jeff Bocan, Director, Beringea
Vincent Chalvon-Demersay, President, Marathon International
Neil Court, Advisor and Board Member, DHX Media, Decode Entertainment Inc.
Joan Lofts, Director, Contender Entertainment Group

The last 10 - 15% of a production budget is often the most arduous to secure. Find out how to bridge the budgetary gap in this discussion of creative ways to finance programs, strategies for keeping costs low and alternative funding sources.

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Getting to the Future First: Business Models for TV
Moderator:
Greg Childs, Consultant, Childseye
Panelist:
Neil Goldberg, President, On-Demand Services Group
Kenny Miller, VP of Production & Programming, Noggin/The N
Phillip Swann, President, TVpredictions.com

The arrivals of TiVO, VOD, On Demand and digital television have raised many questions about the future of the television business as we know it. Experts discuss the impact these technological advances will have on the status quo. How companies should be preparing, where they should be in their planning and development of new models, platforms and products will be discussed as well as the realities of implementation.

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DAY TWO - FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2005

Ask-an-Expert Breakfast Roundtables

Take advantage of this opportunity to get free advice from experts in the areas of technology, production, law, insurance and accounting. These roundtables are meant to be informal and conducive to networking and learning. Grab your coffee & danish and have a seat at the table of your choice. Topics and table leaders will be posted on www.kidscreensummit.com.

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Townhall Debate: Kids and Commercialism
Moderator:
Peter Moss, Executive Vice President, TV Programming & Development, Corus Entertainment
Panelist:
Paul Kurnit, President & Founder, Kurnit Communications & KidShop
Susan Linn Ed.D., Associate Director Media Center, Judge Baker Children's Center, & Author Consuming Kids: The Hostile Takeover of Childhood
Christopher McKee, Chief Creative Officer, Geppetto Group
Juliet Schor, Professor & Author, Born to Buy: The Commercialized Child and the New Consumer Culture

Don't miss the fireworks as industry heavy hitters sound off about the cause and effects of commercialism on today's kids. Are we leading kids in the right direction? Where do you draw the line between positive and negative media exposure for children? Listen to the arguments and decide where you stand as this session gives voice to the issue that's forever bubbling beneath the surface of our industry.

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Touching Down in New Territories: Service Scope
Moderator:
Marion Edwards, VP Current Programming, Red and Blue Productions
Panelist:
Tapaas Chakravarti, Managing Director & CEO, DQ Entertainment Ltd.
Wayne Dearing, Managing Director, Top Draw Animation, Inc.
Jae Y. Moh, President, Sunwoo Entertainment USA
Jan Nagel, Consultant, Agogo Corporation Hong Kong Ltd.

Lower license fees coupled with the demand for higher end production values onscreen presents an ongoing challenge for program makers. Partnering with production service companies in emerging markets where costs and price points haven't become inflated yet is a potential solution. Attend this session and discover the benefits and drawbacks to working with animation partners in some of the industry's up-and-coming territories.

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Mapping out a Consumer Products Blueprint
Moderator:
Susan Miller, Founding Partner, President & CEO, Mixed Media Group Inc.
Panelist:
Judi Boylan, SVP, Consumer Products, Sony Pictures Consumer Marketing
Gary Caplan, President, Gary Caplan, Inc.
Sid Kaufman, MGA Entertainment, MGA Entertainment

Follow along as a team of licensing experts maps out a hypothetical consumer products plan for two actual properties to show you exactly what’s involved in transforming a concept into a shelf-ready merch line.

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Big-Gun Broadcaster Showcase II
Moderator:
Greg Childs, Consultant, Childseye
Panelist:
Finn Arnesen, Former SVP, MD of Original Series, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Toonami, Turner Entertainment Networks International
Jules Borkent, SVP, Global Acquisitions & International Programming, Nickelodeon Europe and Africa
Deirdre Brennan, Director of Programming, ABC - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Linda Simensky, Vice President of Children's Programming, PBS Kids

Don't get caught behind the pitching curve. Find out first-hand what the broadcasters with the most buying power and influence are planning for 2005 and beyond.

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Creative Talent Development
Moderator:
Susan Miller, Founding Partner, President & CEO, Mixed Media Group Inc.
Panelist:
Stan Clutton, Senior Vice President, Fisher Price
Scott Dyer, CTO, Nelvana
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, President, The Gotham Group
Diana Manson, EVP, Creative & Content Development, Silver Lining Productions

High in demand and short on supply - creativity is the cornerstone to success in this business. Don’t miss this lively discussion that looks at how to find, nurture and manage creative talent.

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Category Counseling
Moderator:
Lana Castleman, Editor, KidScreen Magazine
Panelist:
Alan Dorfman, President, Basic Fun
Kate Klimo, VP & Publisher, Random House/Golden Books for Young Readers
Lori Plager, Activision, Activision
Holly Stein, Vice President Entertainment Licensing, Mattel Inc.

Licensees from top kids product groups including toys, apparel, publishing, video games, gifts/stationery and trading cards dish about what kinds of properties work best in their categories and why, as well as ball parking royalty rates and giving tips on how to make the R&D-to-retail process as smooth as possible.

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Running A Successful Production Company
Moderator:
Tom Van Waveren, Partner & Creative Director, Hoek Line & Thinker
Panelist:
Miles Bullough, Head of Broadcast, Aardman Animations Ltd
Steven DeNure, President and COO, Decode Entertainment Inc.
Michael Hefferon, Managing Director, BFC Berliner Film Companie Productions GmbH
Mike Young, Co Ceo, Taffy Entertainment/MYP

Producers share insights on what makes a production company successful. We'll hear how they keep the development wheels turning, recruit and retain staff, and keep overhead low to maintain an efficient and well-run organization.

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Sizing Up the US Retail Market
Moderator:
Al Ovadia, President, Al Ovadia & Associates
Panelist:
Patrick Connor, SVP Retail Business Development, Warner Bros Consumer Products
Jean Lemmey, Vice President of Retail Development, HIT Entertainment
Nancy Overfield-Delmar, President, Nancy Overfield-Delmar, Inc.

Get the scoop on the current state of the US retail landscape. Where are the opportunities and challenges? What new players are emerging? What are the top performing product categories and retail tiers? Plus, a sneak peek at future retail and merchandising trends.

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Anatomy of a Global Kids Net
Moderator:
Nancy Lees, Director of Licensing & Marketing, KidScreen Magazine
Panelist:
Jill Casagrande, SVP Worldwide Programming Strategy, ABC Cable Networks Group
Eddie Cox, Vice President, Disney Channel Japan
Scott Garner, SVP Programming, Disney Channel, Disney-ABC Cable Networks Group
Philippe Maigret, Senior Vice President, Buena Vista International Television
Gary Marsh, President Entertainment, Disney Channel ABC Cable Networks Group
James Neal, VP Programming Disney Channel UK, Disney Channel UK

Programming execs from domestic and international divisions of a global kids net explain what programming works where, how content gets developed, who to contact and how the regions work together. This in-depth look at outlets worldwide will provide all the intel you need to help you get your foot in the door.

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Speed Pitching

Programming execs, each at a separate table, will take up to 12 three minute pitches. Slots are limited and will be assigned, beginning in January, when information on how to apply with be emailed to registered delegates.

SPEED PITCHING - February 18 - 8:00 am - 9:00 am*

(Pre-registration required)