Play Creators Festival

James Vaughan on ideas, sizzles, sell sheets – and the best way to pitch to him at Big Potato Games.

Winners will be revealed at the live Play Creators Awards on Tuesday, September 6th at London’s Twickenham Stadium.

“With innovation at the heart of Moose’s mission to make kids super-happy, this event is perfect and holds a concrete spot in our calendar,” said James Austin-Smith, Innovation Director at Moose Toys.

Vice President, Global Toy Design at TOMY, Alpesh Patel, on ideas, pitching – and not being nervous.

“We look forward to listening to the creative ideas and offerings of inventors and design teams, and to deepen our relationship with those we have worked with previously,” said Joe Moll, VP of Design, Product Development and Inventor Relations at Crayola.

All three will compete to banish their biggest pet peeves about the world of toy and game design to Room 101, in a session hosted by Mojo’s own Deej Johnson.

“As we expand the role of inventors in our product development process, we are excited to partner with Mojo Nation to reach this international base of talented thinkers,” said Sofia Dumery, Senior Vice President of Design at Melissa & Doug.

“Eolo Toys is determined to produce and launch a global toy hit and there’s no better place to find innovative talent than at the Mojo Pitch!” said Alex Prieto, Director of Fun at Eolo Toys.

“The Mojo Nation team puts on one of the finest events in the industry, and we are thrilled to participate,” said Tony Serebriany, Senior Director of Inventor Relations & International Sales at The Op.

“PlayMonster is growing in leaps and bounds – our team can’t wait to meet with inventors in person at the Mojo Pitch to keep that trajectory going together,” said Dianne Lauble, PlayMonster’s Director of Inventor Relations.