Timetable
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Day 1 - Tuesday 3rd July 2018
HUBS Common Room
Crucible Theatre
First Timers' Reception & Crucible Bar Open
First Time at the CMC? Enjoy an extra special welcome from executives, producers and talent with top tips to get the most out of your conference! There’ll be prizes too!
6:00pm-7:15pmOpening Keynote: Michael Rosen
Acclaimed children’s novelist, poet, broadcaster, columnist and former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen delivers the opening keynote championing creativity and imagination in the face of what he calls “data-driven education”.
Sheffield Town Hall
International Exchange AM Session
The morning begins with a Welcome Presentation at 9.20am, meetings run from 9.30am-12.45pm and a networking lunch is provided from 12.45-1.45pm.
1:45pm-5:00pmInternational Exchange PM Session
The afternoon begins with a networking lunch from 12.45-1.45pm with a Welcome Presentation at 1.40pm, meetings run from 1.45pm-5pm.
Sheffield Cathedral
Day 2 - Wednesday 4th July 2018
Showroom Cinema 4
What’s Next for UK Kids?
The CMC Question Time quizzes those in power, or in the know, for answers to the big issues facing the kids’ media industry and children's audience in the UK today.
11:00am-11:45amCommissioner Conversations: BBC
An in-depth review of the BBC’s recent changes, output, and expectations for the future, with panellists from CBeebies, CBBC and online.
12:15pm-1:00pmCommissioner Conversations: PSBs
Commissioners from UK Public Service Broadcasters reveal how to approach them, what they‘re looking for, and the post-commissioning relationship.
2:00pm-3:00pmPut Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Five prospective producers enter the den to pitch their ideas to the dragons. But who will walk away with investment?
3:30pm-4:30pmCommissioner Conversations: VOD
As VoD, grows, we explore the hunger for original content over acquisitions and we ask the question, can that deliver the variety of programming required by today’s audience?
5:00pm-6:00pmThe Art of Animation Design
Picture book author-illustrator Leigh Hodgkinson reveals the creative process behind her design work and how it extends into animation, as co-creator and art director of CBeebies’ 'Olobob Top’.
Showroom Cinema 3
What’s Next for UK Kids? (relayed from Cinema 4)
The CMC Question Time quizzes those in power, or in the know, for answers to the big issues facing the kids’ media industry and children's audience in the UK today.
11:10am-12:10pmBehind the Screens at YouTube Kids
What's the size of the audience on YouTube Kids? How do you get your brand noticed on the app? This interactive session provides direct insight on what kids watch, what rises to the top and why.
12:40pm-1:40pmThe Art of Laughter & The Art of Meaning Making
The Art of Laughter: Prof. Sophie Scott, discusses the neurology of laughter and how it can help children develop. The Art of Meaning Making: Semiotics and Brand Storytelling.
2:10pm-3:10pmBig Lessons from Niche Memes
From memes to the floss dance - how are brands using the latest trends to connect with young audiences?
3:40pm-4:40pmA-Live and Kicking!
There are more live shows, experiences and events based on kids’ IP than ever. Who are the winners in this busy arena?
5:10pm-6:00pmSustaining UK Animation
As animation companies face Brexit uncertainties and skills and funding shortages, what are the prospects for the industry over the next 15 years?
Showroom Cinema 2
Bagging a Book Deal
Do you have a brand or licence that you believe is perfect for a children’s book? Find out what publishers are really looking for from our expert panel.
12:40pm-1:40pmOut and Proud? Or Still Under Wraps?
Are broadcasters helping children self-identify or emphathise with positive LGBT role models on screen? Or are other platforms taking the lead?
2:10pm-3:10pmIs the Internet Really Broken?
Can publishers, creators, parents and governments trust computers and algorithms to make intelligent decisions about what’s shown to children online?
3:40pm-4:40pmLearning – What’s Next?
The future of learning with technology. How media organisations can work, and are working with, AR and VR content. – both for the classroom and at home.
5:10pm-6:00pmPut it Down to Experience
How do real-world experiences engage children and enhance a brand’s relationship with its audience? Four different approaches to the new emerging experience economy.
Showroom Cinema 1
Research 1 & 2
Two 30 minute research presentations: Kids and the Screen: Changing the Channel & So What Do Kids Want from Content?
2:00pm-3:00pmResearch 3 & 4
Two 30 minute research presentations: Beauty and the Beast & The Kids’ Ecosystem, Under the Microscope.
2:00pm-3:00pmResearch 3 & 4
Two 30 minute research presentations: Beauty and the Beast & The Kids’ Ecosystem, Under the Microscope.
3:30pm-4:30pmResearch 5 & 6
Two 30 minute research presentations: Finding your Voice & Generation Game.
5:00pm-6:00pmResearch 7 & 8
Two 30 minute research presentations: News, Trust and Truth & Children's Media and Diversity. What's Next in Europe?
The Workstation (Mezzanine)
Speed Meetings: BBC
Speakers listed here are available for five-minute one-to-one advice meetings. Come to the Workstation Reception to book your slot. There is no advance booking – it is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don’t miss out.
1:45pm-2:45pmSpeed Meetings: PSBs
Speakers listed here are available for five-minute one-to-one advice meetings. Come to the Workstation Reception to book your slot. There is no advance booking – it is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don’t miss out.
3:30pm-4:30pmSpeed Meetings: Tax Breaks
Speakers listed here are available for five-minute one-to-one advice meetings. Come to the Workstation Reception to book your slot. There is no advance booking – it is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don’t miss out.
5:00pm-6:00pmSpeed Meetings: VOD
Speakers listed here are available for five-minute one-to-one advice meetings. Come to the Workstation Reception to book your slot. There is no advance booking – it is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don’t miss out.
HUBS Hideout
First Timers' Lunch
A warm welcome to CMC with old and new faces mingling for lunch. Grab a bite and grab some helpful personal advice on the conference!
2:00pm-3:00pmEsport Tournament
Come along to the Hideout bar to get the Esport spectator experience first hand at CMC’s first online games tournament, live as it happens!
3:30pm-4:30pmSneak Preview: 'Stardog and Turbocat'
A fully-funded independent British animated movie for families - how did they do that? The story of ’Stardog and Turbocat’, it’s creation, development and production plan.
HUBS Common Room
It’s Alive!
AI is coming to children’s media. Are you ready for it?
12:30pm-1:30pmLearning - What's Happening?
Exploring how media companies work in the learning space & make the most of the unparalleled opportunity that exists to reach children through educational content.
2:00pm-3:00pmWhat a Relief!
Making creative industry tax reliefs work for your project. Experts discuss a whole host of projects and how the tax relief can help get your project off the ground.
3:30pm-4:30pmEsports - Ready to Play?
With global revenues due to exceed £1 billion by 2020, and an audience already over 300 million, find out from the experts how you could be part of the growing Esports phenomenon.
5:00pm-6:00pmSmall People, Big Picture
When kids worldwide are challenging the status quo, how do producers create entertaining content that helps young audiences engage with the bigger picture issues?
HUBS The Stage
Disruption – What’s Next?
Running out of road – can UK kids TV survive the great OTT disruption?
12:30pm-1:30pmAccessibility – What’s Next?
Paving the way for a more accessible future for visually impaired and hearing impaired audiences through combining technological innovation and creativity.
2:00pm-3:00pmCompeting for Time
Gen Z's most valuable currency and how to get more of it.
3:30pm-4:30pmDistribution - What's Next?
How do programmes get made and sold in this multi-platform world?
5:00pm-6:00pmTechnology - What's Next?
Explore how emerging innovation in areas like augmented reality (AR), toys-to-life and voice-powered home assistants are impacting the children’s media landscape.
Crucible Theatre
Crucible Bar Open
The Crucible bar is open from 5pm before the Creative Keynote.
6:30pm-7:30pmCreative Keynote: Beeban Kidron
The director of ‘Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason’ and ‘Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit’ on her creative journey, how kids’ identities can be built by stories, and how modern media is changing those narratives.
Day 3 - Thursday 5th July 2018
Showroom Cinema 4
Tips and Hits from Animated Women
Celebrating the success of women in the UK animation industry. How can we be leading lights for equality and inclusion both on and off-screen in children’s media?
11:00am-11:45amCommissioner Conversations: Nickelodeon and Turner
Have you got the next big programme idea? Turner and Nick both thrive on international success stories. What’s next for these two global broadcasters?
12:30pm-1:15pmCommissioner Conversations: Disney and Sony
What are the real odds of success when you’re pitching to the world’s biggest commercial children’s content providers? Global market leaders Disney and Sony are here to tell you.
2:00pm-3:00pmCommissioner Conversations: Branded Content
How do brand owners chart the changing media landscape to adapt their IP? What are the pitfalls and possibilities? How can you get involved? Big name brands have their say.
3:30pm-4:00pmThe Last Word: Toby Thompson
‘I Wish I Was A Mountain’ blends poetry, live music and a smattering of metaphysical philosophy, to send you home with a huge smile and a head full of questions.
Showroom Cinema 3
Financing Live-action – The New Frontier
With producers forced to look outside the UK for live-action support, has the funding jigsaw gone from difficult to near impossible?
11:10am-12:10pmLet’s Talk about Sex
What is being done to bring taboo topics to kids and young people? Covering sexual, emotional and personal education in engaging and meaningful ways.
12:40pm-1:40pmThe Art of Storyboarding & The Art of Puppets
The Art of Storyboarding: An introduction to animation storyboarding working with scripts and the importance of thumbnailing. The Art of Puppets: An irreverent look at how to make the best use of puppets.
2:10pm-3:10pmThe F Word
Failure: The Secret Ingredient Of Success.
Showroom Cinema 2
Masterclass: ‘Kids on Earth’
Forget everything you know about television… and school. The next generation of connected global citizens are changing everything. (And you can, too!).
11:10am-12:10pmThe Influencer's New Clothes?
What is influencer marketing and how can children’s brands get it right? Experts discuss the pros, cons, ups and downs of this maturing space.
12:40pm-1:40pmSteps to Retail Success
How to maximise the retail opportunity
2:10pm-3:10pmBuilding an Audience - What's Next?
Explore the research behind new broadcaster strategies for building future audiences. Free-to-air channels? Online delivery? Is in fact “What's Next?” actually more of the same...?
Showroom Cinema 1
Research 7 & 8 (Repeat)
Two 30 minute research presentations: Two 30 minute research presentations: News, Trust and Truth & Children's Media and Diversity. What's Next in Europe?
11:00am-12:00pmResearch 5 & 6 (Repeat)
Two 30 minute research presentations: Two 30 minute research presentations: Finding your Voice & Generation Game.
12:30pm-1:30pmResearch 1 & 2 (Repeat)
Two 30 minute research presentations: Kids and the Screen: Changing the Channel & So What Do Kids Want from Content?
2:00pm-3:00pmResearch 3 & 4 (Repeat)
Two 30 minute research presentations: Beauty and the Beast & The Kids’ Ecosystem, Under the Microscope.
The Workstation (Mezzanine)
Speed Meetings: China
Speakers listed here are available for five-minute one-to-one advice meetings. Come to the Workstation Reception to book your slot. There is no advance booking – it is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don’t miss out.
12:15pm-1:15pmSpeed Meetings: Nickelodeon and Turner
Speakers listed here are available for five-minute one-to-one advice meetings. Come to the Workstation Reception to book your slot. There is no advance booking – it is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don’t miss out.
1:45pm-2:45pmSpeed Meetings: Disney and Sony
Speakers listed here are available for five-minute one-to-one advice meetings. Come to the Workstation Reception to book your slot. There is no advance booking – it is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don’t miss out.
3:15pm-4:00pmSpeed Meetings: Branded Content
Speakers listed here are available for five-minute one-to-one advice meetings. Come to the Workstation Reception to book your slot. There is no advance booking – it is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don’t miss out.
HUBS Common Room
Prix Jeunesse in a Suitcase
The world of kids’ TV comes to Sheffield, with outstanding and intriguing highlights from the recently staged premier international festival Prix Jeunesse.
11:00am-12:00pmIf we can’t Measure it, how can we Manage it?
Leading media research experts discuss innovative measurement approaches being used to overcome the challenges of understanding kids’ video consumption on all platforms.
12:30pm-1:30pmBirthday Brands
The secret of never getting old. How do the brands with big birthdays this year achieve their longevity?
2:00pm-3:00pmDe-risk
How to de-risk your media business fast – easy ways to protect against copyright infringement, Intellectual Property, libel issues and more.
HUBS The Stage
Focus On Working With China
Content distribution, IP Protection and deal-making in the Chinese marketplace.
11:00am-12:00pmPlay – What’s Next?
Explore the future of play, and learn about the technologies and trends that will shape the strategies of children’s media companies as they to serve the demands of a connected generation of kids.
12:30pm-1:30pmFocus On Chinese Kids and Family
Find out about the lives, interests and family dynamics of children in China, with insights from an expert executive whose company is at the heart of delivering content there.
2:00pm-3:00pmPodcasts - The New Big Thing?
Children are into Podcasts in greater numbers than ever. What works in audio, who’s making it sing and how do they get their content noticed?
Millennium Gallery
Playground Day 3
Music/Response is the third edition of Playground - a week long show for children, families and CMC delegates. Enjoy digital art, games, apps, hands-on activities and workshops in this show that explores sound, music and play. Visit www.cmcplayground.com for further information.
5:00pm-7:00pmPlayground Reception
Join us for drinks at CMC Playground - open to all delegates.
