Event recommendations for toy industry professionals
June 2026
International Day of Play 2026
June 11, 2026 - worldwide
A Day dedicated to Play: With this year’s theme, “Protect play, protect childhood,” the International Day of Play highlights the important role that play plays in children’s development and well-being, while also bringing people together to ensure that every child can exercise their right to play.
Event Tip for the International Day of Play 2026
The Toy Association™ is hosting the 2026 DC Fly In & Annual Day of Play on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., from June 9 to 11, 2026. At this event, the toy industry will come together to highlight the importance of play and the economic and cultural role of the U.S. toy industry, and to discuss key policy issues in celebration of International Day of Play.
Vietnam International Baby Products & Toys Expo 2026
June 18 – 21, 2026 in Ha Noi, Vietnam
Thanks to its young population and rapidly rising purchasing power, Vietnam is one of the world’s most dynamic growth markets for children’s and baby products. The International Baby Products & Toys Expo (IBTE) is the premier meeting place for international manufacturers, distributors, buyers, and retailers looking to gain a foothold in Southeast Asia or expand their existing networks.
Organizer: Guangdong Chaoyu Exhibition Co. Ltd.
Heroes Dutch Comic Con 2026
June 20 – 21, 2026 in Utrecht, Netherlands
As the largest Comic Con in the Netherlands, Heroes Dutch Comic Con brings together countless fans of the film, gaming, cosplay, and comic book worlds. Visitors can look forward to a diverse program featuring various shows, panels, and workshops. There will also be opportunities to meet international film stars, well-known voice actors, and comic artists.
Organizer: easyFairs Netherlands BV
BRANDmania
June 24 – 25, 2026 in Essen, Germany
BRANDmania is the B2B speed-dating festival for brands, licensing partners, and retailers held at the Grand Hall Zollverein. As the premier networking event for the brand and licensing industry, it deliberately breaks with traditional trade show formats. The program features presentations of new brand worlds, panels, and keynotes on licensing and retail strategies. In addition, hands-on workshops as well as matchmaking and pitch formats offer concrete opportunities to initiate collaborations and establish brand partnerships.
Organizer: Spielwarenmesse Group
