Registration for POP Week 2025
Registration is now open for POP Week 2025 — a four-day series of events dedicated to the inventors, fans, and leaders shaping the toy and game industry. Presented by People of Play™ (POP), a division of The Toy Association™, the events will run from November 5 to 9 in Rosemont, IL, featuring professional opportunities designed to bring the global play community together in the spirit of innovation and play.
“POP Week is where connections turn into collaborations and ideas become reality,” said Mary Couzin, senior vice president and founder/leader of People of Play at The Toy Association. “We’ve seen incredible stories unfold here, from new inventors stepping into the spotlight to bold ideas winning the attention of global companies and lasting partnerships born from chance conversations. The energy of POP Week is contagious, and it truly shows the power of our industry when people come together to support and celebrate play.”
From lively social gatherings to career-making pitch meetings, POP Week 2025 highlights include:
- Global Inventor & Innovation Conference (November 6 to 8 at Embassy Suites Chicago O’Hare Rosemont)
- The TAGIE Awards (November 8) – Celebrate the best and brightest in toy and game innovation at the prestigious Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, taking place at Joe’s Live Concert Venue.
- Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) (November 8 to 9) — North America’s largest consumer toy and game event returns to the Rosemont Convention Center this year to bring brings kids, parents, inventors, influencers, and the media together during peak holiday season excitement to discover the toys and games that belong on every wishlist.
Whether you’re looking to learn, pitch, partner, or launch, POP Week 2025 is your gateway to the toy and game industry. Click here to register today and explore the full event schedule.
Source: PoP Press Release