Content Canada and Shaw Rocket Fund are excited to announce the agenda for this year’s Rocket Forum, which will be taking place on September 14, 2022 within Content Canada’s flagship event at The Drake Hotel in Toronto, as well as via Digital Box Set which will be made available following the live program.
Examining the state of the Canadian kids’ media sector in Canada, Rocket Forum in-person will present interactive briefings, dynamic sessions, and purposeful networking opportunities for Content Canada delegates.
Rocket Forum will present four briefings on Content Canada’s Spotlight Stage, where delegates will have the chance to learn what companies are commissioning, their priorities, and how to collaborate with them:
Deirdre Brennan
Chief Operating Officer
WildBrain
Stephanie Betts
Chief Content Officer
WildBrain
Brenda Bisner
Chief Content Officer
Kidoodle.TV
Athena Georgaklis
Head of Development
Nelvana
Marc Hartlen
Associate Development Executive
Nelvana
Marie McCann
Senior Director, Children’s Content
CBC Kids
Swin Chang
Executive in Charge of Development and Production
CBC Kids
Moderator:
Shaleen Sangha
Vice President, Content, Kids & Family
Boat Rocker Studios
Over on Content Canada’s Session Stage, Rocket Forum will present two exciting sessions to explore issues and trends in the Canadian kids’ industry with top executives and decision-makers:
Co-Productions 2.0
As the world gets more connected, Canadian co-productions offer a unique opportunity at strategic partnerships, new and emerging audiences and capital – but only when they are done thoughtfully and not always in a traditional manner. Join us on the Session Stage as Rocket Forum takes a deep dive into the next generation of co-pros, and explores the myriad of opportunities that they provide.
Deirdre Brennan
Chief Operating Officer
WildBrain
Doug Schwalbe
Founder
The Co-Production Company
Agnes Augustin,
President & CEO
Shaw Rocket Fund
Media Leaders Working With Canada
Canada is an important market for global companies working in the kids’ media sector, with
an abundance of talent and exceptional content being created. Rocket Forum is proud to
welcome key international media leaders from two of the biggest companies in kids’
content to discuss how working with Canada fits into their strategies in today’s ever-changing media environment
Rick Clodfelter
Executive Director, Content Acquisitions and Partnerships
Disney Branded Television
Andy Yeatman
Managing Director, Americas
Moonbug Entertainment
Moderator:
Natalie Osborne
Chief Strategy Officer,
9 Story Media Group
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2022 IN-PERSON AGENDAAnd… after a full day of sessions, briefings and meetings, join us on-site at the Rocket Forum Cocktail Reception for some fantastic food and drinks to close out a great event with new connections and colleagues!
Following the in-person event, Rocket Forum will release a Digital Box Set of content to ensure everyone can access its thought leadership regardless of geographic location. Rocket Forum digital sessions will be presented on an array of topics that impact the Canadian kids’ content sector, including:
Stay tuned for more information about the Rocket Forum Digital Box Set coming soon!
Come network and learn from the best in the biz at Content Canada! For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit: Content Canada.
For any other inquiries please contact Carrie Habert at: carrie@accesscanadamedia.com
Content Canada would like to acknowledge and thank its Founding Partners:
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