by The Bloom Report | 22 Jan 2024
Press Release
PEOPLE OF PLAY ANNOUNCES
22ND ANNUAL LINE-UP OF INVENTOR, INNOVATION AND PLAYFUL EVENTS, INCLUDING CHICAGO TOY & GAME FAIR
People of Play (POP) Week Kicks Off the Holiday Season November 7-10, 2024,
with EPIC events celebrating innovation for the trade and a fun-filled weekend of activities open to the public and perfect for the whole family
CHICAGO (January 23, 2024) ― Gear up for a week of innovation and fun, because People of Play (POP) is announcing a lineup of blockbuster events for both the trade as well as kids and their families this November. POP Week events bring together consumers, families, inventors, manufacturers, retailers, educators, hobbyists, social media influencers and the media – at the beginning of the holiday season – to play, celebrate, discover, support and promote the creation of toys and games.
“We are excited to give pro and new inventors the opportunity to pitch their ideas to companies from all over the world in a relaxed, efficient, and cost-effective setting. At our public Chicago Toy and Game Fair, attendees enjoy exclusive hands-on experience with the newest, hottest toys and games of the holiday season,” said Mary Couzin, Founder and President, People of Play. “Kids will also have the awesome opportunity to test brand new products from leading toy companies and meet inventors from all over the world who created them.”
Presenting a host of industry events throughout the week, POP Week kicks off Wednesday evening and continues throughout Sunday evening with:
Sponsorship opportunities are available for all events. For more information visit this page: https://www.chitag.com/2024-sponsor-opportunities
For information on all events, visit this page: www.chitag.com
About the Chicago Toy & Game Group dba People of Play
People of Play (POP) leads the global toy and game industry in promoting innovation, creativity, and connectivity. A one-stop source of community for industry professionals, aspiring inventors and people of all ages who love to play, People of Play hosts a wide range of events including the Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Fair, the Toy & Game International Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, the Young Inventor Challenge, the Toy & Game International Summit, POP Wiki and the People of Play Foundation.
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