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10/28/2025

People of Play™ Announces Speakers for 2025 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference

People of Play™, a division of The Toy Association™, has revealed the speaker lineup and agenda for the 2025 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference. Taking place November 5 to 9 at the Embassy Suites in Rosemont, Illinois, the event unites inventors, students, designers, and industry leaders for four days of educational sessions, networking, and pitch opportunities.

10/23/2025

From AI to Gen Alpha: First Toy Fair® University Sessions Unveiled for Upcoming Show

Calling all toy professionals: class will be back in session as Toy Fair® University returns to Toy Fair, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City, with its most extensive education programming yet.

10/23/2025

Toy of the Year® Finalists to be Unveiled at CHITAG

The finalists for The Toy Foundation’s Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards will be revealed in person at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) on Saturday, November 8. The announcement will take place during a live press conference at 11:30 a.m. (Central) on the CHITAG main stage, accompanied by a national press release.

10/21/2025

Toy Fair® 2026 Retailer Registration off to Strong Start

Hundreds of retail outlets have already committed to attend Toy Fair® 2026, the largest and most influential toy & play industry event in North America. More than 850 individual retail outlets and attendees representing 59 countries have secured their spots to attend the global event, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City.

10/17/2025

Reminder: Vote for the 18th Annual TAGIE Awards by Oct. 24

Don’t miss your chance to honor the creators behind today’s most innovative toys and games! Public voting for the 18th annual Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE) Awards is open through October 24, and People of Play™ (POP), a division of The Toy Association™, is calling on toy and game professionals to cast their votes.

10/7/2025

People of Play™ Announces Lifetime Achievement & Game Changer Honorees for 2025 TAGIE Awards

People of Play™, a division of The Toy Association™, will honor Mike Moody and Phil Orbanes with Lifetime Achievement Awards and Judy Ellis as the Industry Game Changer at the 18th annual Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE) Awards on Saturday, November 8.

10/3/2025

Inventors Wanted: Apply for Creative Factor Inventor Day by Oct. 31

Calling all toy inventors, designers, and creative types! The Toy Association™ is accepting applications through Friday, October 31 for its pitch event during the Creative Factor Inventor Day program at Toy Fair® 2026.

9/29/2025

Join the 2025 Young Inventor Challenge® as a Judge

The Young Inventor Challenge® (YIC) is looking for toy and game industry professionals to sign up as judges for its 2025 program.

9/29/2025

Top 5 Reasons to Exhibit at Toy Fair® 2026

Exhibiting at the upcoming Toy Fair®, taking place February 14 to 17, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City, is a powerful opportunity for toy and entertainment companies to elevate their brands, connect with key players in the industry, and unlock new business potential.

9/24/2025

People of Play™ Unveils 2025 TAGIE Award Finalists Honoring Industry Innovators

People of Play™, a division of The Toy Association™, has announced the finalists for the 18th annual Toy & Game International Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, which recognize the inventors, designers, suppliers, retailers, marketers, and PR teams whose imaginations and ingenuity fuel the toy and game industry.

9/24/2025

People of Play™ Shares Preview of Chicago Toy & Game Fair 2025 Activities

The Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) 2025, produced by People of Play™ (POP), a division of The Toy Association™, is just around the corner — taking place November 8 to 9 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center — and consumers can look forward to a wide range of exciting sponsor activations and family-friendly experiences.