New international children’s content summit coming to Australia
Professionals from the local and international children’s and family entertainment industry will come together this August for the inaugural Australian Children’s Content Summit.
The three-day event, presented by SLR Productions with Principal Partner the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF), provides a chance for creatives and industry executives from around the world to engage, connect and encourage business in the vibrant children’s and family entertainment and media sector.
Local representatives confirmed to attend include ACTF CEO Jenny Buckland and Head of Content Bernadette O’Mahony, ABC Head of Children’s Content Libbie Doherty, Screen Australia Head of Content Grainne Brundson, Head of Screen NSW Kyas Hepworth and NITV Head of Commissions Marissa McDowell.
International delegates include BBC Children’s Head of Commissioning & Acquisitions Sarah Muller and CBC Senior Director of Children’s Content Marie McCann.
The summit, to be held from 29-31 August in Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, will consist of high-level industry relevant activities including speaker panels, breakout sessions, roundtables, business discussions and fun social engagement.
SLR Productions CEO and Australian Children’s Content Summit Founder, Suzanne Ryan said: “The Australian Children's Content Summit is set to become a global highlight, gathering the brightest minds and creative talents from the children's screen industry in Australia and worldwide. Against the stunning backdrop of the Coffs Coast, this event will ignite inspiring discussions, forge valuable relationships, and drive business opportunities for the children's entertainment sector. With a strong commitment to collaboration, this inaugural Children’s Summit invites delegates to engage in fruitful partnerships and drive the creation of exciting and new content.”
ACTF CEO Jenny Buckland said: “A summit bringing everyone together to talk about Australian children’s screen content is timely. We are all at a crossroads with so many challenges and opportunities, and so much to think about in terms of changing audience habits and different ways of working. Taking the time to reflect and connect with each other is a great idea and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation is proud to support the Australian Children’s Content Summit.”
The Australian Children’s Content Summit is presented by SLR Productions with Principal Partner, the Australian Children's Television Foundation. The major Government partner is Screen Australia and is supported by Screen NSW and the Department of Regional NSW. Corporate sponsors include Fulcrum Media Finance, Simpsons, Hayes Knight, Silver Trak Digital, Count Out Loud, Klang and Scout Management.
Industry support is being provided by Australian Children’s Producers, Screen Producers Australia and Screenworks with the regional support of the City of Coffs Harbour and the National Cartoon Gallery.
The Australian Children’s Content Summit
DATES: Tuesday 29 August, Wednesday 30 August and Thursday 31 August 2023
LOCATION: Pacific Bay Resort, Bay Drive, Coffs Harbour
PRICE: $800 for the full program ticket providing three-day event access. Student tickets one-day event passes are also available.
TICKETS: https://whova.com/portal/registration/accss_202308/oslg4xb1
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