Apply by Aug. 22 to Present on the Toy Fair® 2026 University Stage

July 14, 2025 | The Toy Association™ is reminding thought leaders from across the global toy and play community to apply to present at Toy Fair® University, taking place throughout Toy Fair from February 14 to 17, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City. Experts are invited to submit their application for a chance to share their research, case studies, innovative ideas, and best practices with a highly engaged, global audience.

“As the dedicated educational platform within the largest toy trade event in the Western Hemisphere, Toy Fair University advances industry knowledge, encourages meaningful dialogue, and delivers actionable insights that address the evolving challenges and opportunities within the business of play,” said Jackie Retzer, senior director of event management at The Toy Association, producer of Toy Fair. “We’re seeking session topics that explore the forces shaping our industry’s future, from AI and emerging technologies to retail strategies, consumer insights, licensing, IP protection, inventor education, and cultural movements like sustainability and diversity and inclusion.”

Speakers must be available to present in person during Toy Fair and participate in an audience Q&A post-session. Sessions are open to all Toy Fair participants and will be recorded. Click here to view sessions from Toy Fair 2025 and click here for more insight into the speaker selection process.

Completed speaker applications are due August 22. Accepted presenters will be notified by October 1. If selected, final session material must be submitted to show management for review by January 9, 2026.

More details on Toy Fair University’s presentation application, session topics, target audiences, and review and selection process are available here. Contact Jackie Retzer, The Toy Association’s director of event management, with any questions about Toy Fair’s call for presentations.

Toy Fair® will take place February 14 to 17, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City. Attendee registration will open in October. Visit ToyFairNY.com to learn more.