Don’t Miss TIA’s Toy Trends Briefing at Toy Fair

January 17, 2017 | One of the most anticipated presentations at the North American International Toy Fair is always the Toy Industry Association’s (TIA) “Toy Trends Briefing.”  This year’s seminar, free and open to all Toy Fair attendees, will unveil 2017’s hottest toy and game trends.

Taking place on Sunday, February 19^th at 4 p.m., the one-hour “Toy Trends Briefing” will include presentations from TIA’s trend experts, who will showcase this year’s top toy trends and innovations using examples from the show floor.

“This seminar is a not-to-be-missed opportunity see the most creative new toys about to hit the market,” said Adrienne Appell, TIA’s leading trends specialist. “While we are keeping our predictions under wraps until the presentation, I can say that this year’s trends will include cutting edge tech innovations and hot new licenses, and underscore the enduring popularity of traditional play.”

TIA’s trends team works year-round to stay in-the-know about the next hit toys and games, meeting with hundreds of diverse companies to scout new product, emerging play patterns, and innovations. The Toy Fair seminar represents the culmination of this work, as TIA unveils the types of toys that are sure to resonate with families through the holiday shopping season.

The complimentary “Toy Trends Briefing” session is open to all Toy Fair attendees, and recommended for buyers and media at the show. More information about the seminar and the full range of Knowledge Network sessions taking place at Toy Fair can be found at www.ToyFairNY.com.

The 114^th North American International Toy Fair will take place Feb. 18-21, 2017.