DETAILED SESSIONS AGENDA
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09:20 - 09:30 Opening Remarks (Hall 2 - Kings Place)Opening Remarks
09:30 - 10:15 KEYNOTE INTERVIEW: Melissa Cobb, VP, Kids & Family, Netflix
The world’s leading SVoD service has quickly grown to become a significant player in the kids and family entertainment industry. With more European subscribers and original content in its sights, we’ll hear from the content lead of Netflix Kids & Family to discover the different ways local producers and creators can work with the streamer, see what it’s plotting next and find out what makes a successful Netflix Original.
Moderator: Nico Franks, editor, C21Kids
10:15 - 11:00 AVoD Case Study: WildBrain
Advertising-VoD specialist WildBrain is a key part of Canadian children’s content giant DHX Media’s strategy beyond traditional linear TV. We’ll speak to its recently-appointed MD to find out how the London-based company uses both library IP and new launches to reach one in three kids online globally through its YouTube network.
Moderator: Nico Franks, editor, C21Kids
11:00 - 11:30 NETWORKING BREAK (Hall 2 - Kings Place)NETWORKING BREAK
11:30 - 12:00 Research Presentation: Dubit Trends
UK-based research outfit Dubit presents its recent study that looks at how and why kids find and engage with content. What frustrates kids and what helps them navigate? What patterns are emerging in their choices? How can brands deepen engagement? And what does good old TV still do best?
12:00 - 12:30 Teen Drama Case Study: The A List
We’ll take a closer look at BBC teen thriller The A List (13×30′), created by multi-award-winning independent production company Kindle Entertainment, to discover why the Beeb picked it as its first drama aimed at 12-16s to be launched exclusively on iPlayer.
Moderator: Nico Franks, editor, C21Kids
12:30 - 13:15 Representing Diversity in Children's TV
Representation of diversity in children’s TV, both on screen and off, is gradually improving, so how are broadcasters bringing the voices of women, BAME, LGBTQI+ and less-able groups to the industry and what are the barriers to further progress?Moderator: Lindsay Watson, Animation producer, kids & family, Canuk Productions13:15 - 14:15 NETWORKING LUNCH (Hall 2 - Kings Place)NETWORKING LUNCH
14:15 - 15:00 BBC Children's: Kids 2020
Competition for space on the BBC’s children’s channels may be fierce, but opportunities are opening up online for new ideas. BBC Children’s will discuss how the department’s ‘Kids 2020’ strategy is shaping up, its ongoing challenge to retain and re-capture young viewers and where the opportunities for producers lie.
Moderator: Nico Franks, editor, C21Kids
15:00 - 15:45 New Opportunities in Live Action
The SVoD players have given children’s live action programming a shot in the arm, forcing traditional broadcasters to step up their game. We’ll explore how the genre is changing, new kinds of coproduction structures and the extent to which social media is key to a property’s success.
Moderator: Jeff Norton, Author, writer-producer, founder, Awesome Media & Entertainment
15:45 - 16:30 DR Ultra: The Big Switch
Danish public service broadcaster DR is taking DR Ultra, its channel for 7-12s, online-only by 2020. We’ll discover what it has learnt from the process so far, the new kinds of programming it is commissioning and discuss how best to get content in front of kids online.
Moderator: Nico Franks, editor, C21Kids
16:30 - 17:15 The Exclusivity Conundrum
It’s the headache plaguing the entire industry: traditional and SVoD buyers are seeking exclusivity more than ever while, in such a fragmented market, kids’ brands require ubiquity in order to reach as many eyeballs as possible. A panel of experts from a cross section of the industry will discuss what’s to be done.
Moderator: Nico Franks, editor, C21Kids
Alison Bakunowich
Senior VP and general manager for Milkshake! and Nickelodeon UK and IrelandViacom International Media Networks17:15 - 18:00 At the End of the Day....
A panel of experts from different sides of the business will discuss the most pressing industry trends in 2018 and beyond whilst offering their takes on the major talking points of the day.
Moderator: Jeff Norton, Author, writer-producer, founder, Awesome Media & Entertainment
18:00 - 19:00 Closing Cocktails (Kings Place - Music Foyer) (Hall 2 - Kings Place)Closing Cocktails (Kings Place - Music Foyer)