LA Fall Preview: Your Guide to Market Week (Sept. 9 to 13)

September 1, 2024 | The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview is now open, kicking off today to bring together the toy industry's top players for the month of September, with a dedicated market week filled with exciting networking events and business opportunities taking place September 9 to 13.

Toy professionals are encouraged to make note of several special events and happenings that will take place during market week, outlined below. During market week, the Association will offer free shuttle bus service around the toy district, and food trucks will be available outside the LA Fall Preview building at 2250 East Imperial Highway daily.

Monday, September 9
“Party with a Purpose” | TAO Los Angeles | 7 p.m. | Secure Your Ticket
The Toy Foundation’s critical fundraiser will unite the toy industry’s philanthropy to benefit pediatric care at children’s hospitals. Taking place at TAO Los Angeles, the event will feature an exclusive performance by Blues Traveler, in addition to key networking opportunities, an auction of unique experiences and items, and craft food and drink, making for an unforgettable evening.

Tuesday, September 10
State of the U.S. Toy Industry – Fall Update | 2250 East Imperial Highway | 10 a.m. | Register
Circana will deliver a presentation about the current state of the U.S. toy market, the impact of changing consumer preferences, emerging categories, the trends that are shaping the industry, and more. This event is complimentary and exclusively open to LA Fall Preview tenants. Click here for more details.

LA Fall Preview Networking Party | Otis College of Art and Design | 6 p.m. | RSVP
Join The Toy Association and your fellow toy industry colleagues at the come one, come all complimentary networking party, brought to you in part by Platinum Sponsor Circana. Meet and connect with play professionals over drinks and light bites at the home of one of the nation’s leading toy design programs.

Thursday, September 12
Spielwarenmesse Dialogue | 2250 East Imperial Highway | 11 a.m. | Register
Spielwarenmesse’s Florian Hess will issue an exclusive press conference, open to all media and toy professionals. Click here for more details.

Networking Night | 1960 Grand Ave. | 5 p.m. | No Registration Required
Visit 1960 Grand Ave. in El Segundo for a casual happy hour with colleagues and complimentary tacos and margaritas.

Friday, September 13
Wonder Women Awards | The Beverly Hilton | 6 p.m. | Secure Your Ticket
Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) will close out the week with its annual awards ceremony to celebrate the remarkable women executives, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and changemakers who are propelling the toy, consumer products, licensing, and entertainment industries forward.

Visit toyassociation.org/lafallpreview for more information.