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Episode #191: Game-Changing Connections for Toy Inventors at People of Play Week

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Are you "toying" around with an idea for a toy or game that you want to license? Don’t miss the chance to pitch and playtest that idea in 2023 at POP Week. In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, Azhelle Wade aka The Toy Coach, highlights a beloved toy industry event that is designed to create opportunities for toy inventors and entrepreneurs like you. Act fast because registration for this once a year in-person event is STILL OPEN.

Pop in your earbuds and listen as Azhelle explains what to expect from the 2023 People of Play Innovation Conference in Chicago, and why you need to be there. Founded by the Toy Hall of Fame inductee Mary Cousin, Pop Week is a week-long innovation extravaganza that has been connecting the toy inventor community for 21 years.

Your conference pass includes mentorship opportunities with industry professionals, a ticket to the prestigious TAGIE Awards, the Young Inventors Challenge, and the CHITAG public toy fair. What makes Pop Week stand out is its inclusive focus on the public, making it the perfect opportunity to create instagrammable moments and playtest your latest products. If you’ve been holding back on hitting the RSVP button for POP Week, after this episode that will all change. 

Reach out to info@thetoycoach.com if you are on the fence, and we can decide which portion of POP Week is best for you to attend.

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