2008 Conference Timetable
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8.30am–7pm Registration Open
9.30 – 10.30am The Anatomy of Success
What are the common denominators of creating a successful property?
Moderator: Gary Pope, Founding Partner, Kids Industries
Speakers: Richard Hollis, Head of UK Licensing, BBC Worldwide; Mario Santos, MD, Harper Collins Children’s Books; Andrew Kerr, Executive Director, Consumer Products & Marketing International, Entertainment
Rights; Geraint Marsh, Sales Director, Chorion
Produced by: Gary Pope
Sponsored by RDF Kids
9.30 – 10.30am So You Think it’s a Game?
Why is it so difficult to get the worlds of TV and Games to coincide?
Moderator: Neil Richards, Director, The Mustard Corporation
Speakers: Charles Cecil, Managing Director Revolution Software; Mike Dicks, Consultant, Bleedinedge Ltd;
Michel Cassius, Co-Founder, YoYo Games
Produced by: Neil Richards
Sponsored by Dubit
9.30 – 10.30am Social Media – Realising the Opportunity
How social networks are changing the way kids and parents engage with content.
Moderator: Mark Hardwick, CEO Ymogen
Speakers: Catherine McAllister, Senior Content Producer, CBBC Interactive; Chris Seth, Managing Director Piczo Europe; Maurice Wheeler, Founder and Planning Director, Digital Outlook
Produced by: Louise Lynch, Joint MD Libra Television
11am – 12.30pm
Innovation in Online Video
Cutting-edge interactive projects.
Moderator: Carlton Reeve, Executive Producer Illumina Digital
Speakers: Andrew Chitty, MD, Illumina Digital; Michael Ogden, Head of Creative Development, Magic Lantern; Adam Salkeld, Head of Programmes, Tinopolis
Produced by: Beth Spencer, PR & Marketing Manager,
Illumina Digital
11am – 12.30pm Prix Jeunesse Suitcase (Rpt)
The best from the world’s premier international programme showcase.
Introduced by: Alison Stewart, Executive Producer, CBeebies Production
Presented by: David Kleeman, President, American Centre for Children and Media
11am – 12.30pm Let’s Do Brunch
Coffee with the commissioners and buyers.
Moderator: Anne Brogan, Director, Kindle Entertainment
Speakers: Michael Carrington, Controller CBeebies; Debbie MacDonald, Programming Director, Nickelodeon UK; Cecilia Persson, Vice President Programming, Acquisitions and Presentation, Turner Broadcasting System Europe; Rebecca Shallcross Multi-platform Commissioning Executive, BBC Children’s
Produced by: Estelle Hughes, MD 3Line Media
12.45 – 1.45pm Let’s Do Lunch – with Disney
Get to know Disney’s content needs across television and new media platforms.
Moderator: Estelle Hughes, MD 3Line Media
Speakers: Steve Aranguren, VP of Global Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide; Jonathan Boseley, VP Programming, Disney Channel UK; Marc Buhaj, SVP Programming, Jetix Europe; Beth Gardiner, VP Programming, Playhouse Disney; Cindy Rose, Senior Vice President & Managing Director,
Walt Disney Internet Group, EMEA
Produced by: Estelle Hughes
1 - 1.30pm Innovation Showcase
What's new? What's hot? What's breaking new ground?
Moderator: Rebecca Shallcross, Multi-platform Commissioning Executive, BBC Children’s
Speakers: Tom McDonnell, Co-founder & Producer, Monterosa; Cuan MacConghail, Director On the Block, RTE
2 – 3pm Platforms vs. Brands
Creators, broadcasters, digital media and brand experts consider whether content brands are bigger than the “channels” which carry them.
Moderator: Annie Miles, Independent Executive Producer
Speakers: Stuart Drexler, Consultant; Nicoletta Gelli, VP, Brand Marketing Disney Channel EMEA: Russell Place, Chief Strategic Officer Medias and Comms., Universal McCann; Chris Seth, Managing Director, Piczo Europe;
Produced by: Louise Bucknole, Senior Manager Programme Planning, Disney Channels UK & Ireland
Sponsored by QMedia
2 – 3pm Cross-platform drama for young teens
How to connect with the most fragmented of audiences and transitional of ages.
Moderator: Claire Armitstead, Literary Editor, The Guardian
Speakers: Kevin Brooks, Author; Triona Campbell, Producer, Sophia’s Diary; Luke Hyams, Writer/ Director;
Roy Williams, Playwright
Produced by: Melanie Stokes, Director Kindle Entertainment
Sponsored by Kindle Entertainment
3.15 – 4.30pm The Showcomotion Take-away
One final inspiration for the year ahead from the Showco Rapporteurs…
