KIDS' TIME (21-23.02.2024)
14th International Fair of Toys and Products for Mother and Child KIDS TIME
About the event
Kids' Time Fair abounded with surprising novelties and premiere presentations.
Remotely controlled strollers, innovative solutions for babies and an abundance of recycled toys were showcased at the International Fair of Toys and Products for Mother and Child. The 14th Kids' Time gathered 300 exhibitors, including 64 foreign ones; they represented 17 countries. 5.5 thousand visitors representing 47 countries visited the expo centre!
Among the exhibitors who presented their products, there were many Polish and foreign producers and distributors of toys, games, clothes, stationery and educational products, furniture and equipment for children. The exhibitors' fellowship included Marko – a Strategic Partner of the Kids' Time Expo. Pram and stroller companies showcased many new products and premieres; the expo witnessed many more firms and products compared to recent years' shows. In addition to completely new models, the expo guests could also see refreshed colour versions and products equipped with entirely new fabrics.
Debutants at the Kids' Time Expo signed contracts with European distributors!
Companies presented their products at the Business Forum's stage. The presenters' panel included producers and distributors of balance bikes, children's clothes and accessories, educational toys and books, and baby wraps. – The Kids' Time is an ideal opportunity to meet prospective customers in one place, in a short time – said Agata Kuciak from Greatland, a distributor of the Czech brand of FW Rider balance bikes. – The Kielce exhibition and congress centre and this event are the absolute TOP in Poland and Europe. She adds that our presence here allows us to establish cooperation with domestic and foreign clients. – On the first day we signed the distribution contract for our products, including one in Moldova - said Iryna Artemchuk from Nena Bebe. – That's what this event has been created for. Business relationship development and contract conclusion with customers from all over the world is the essence. The annual Kids' Time hosts a whole array of visitors - added the president of Targi Kielce, Andrzej Mochoń PhD.
Experts' opinions - industry authorities join the Business Forum
For three days, the Kids' Time expo agenda was packed - the stage is where Polish and foreign experts deliver an abundance of lectures. They joined the Business Forum to discuss many topics related the toy market analysis, current trends in the children's products sector, and legal and licensing issues. This year, the speakers' list included Paweł Szmidt from RMD Research, who presented the latest report on the toy market in Poland. An extensive group of foreign experts related to Licensing Magazine raised issues related to the role of Eastern European markets in the context of intellectual property protection in the children's industry.
Kids' Time is heading for Doha!
Mutual promotion, joint expo organisation in Poland and Qatar and arrangement of trade missions of producers and buyers from Poland and the State of Qatar; - these are the most contractual provisions of the agreement signed by the president of Targi Kielce, Andrzej Mochoń PhD. and the managing director of Dar Al-Sharq, Eizeldin Abdelrahman. Under the agreement, Targi Kielce will host companies from the Gulf Region. Targi Kielce can also offer Kids' Time exhibitors a chance to attend Qatar shows. – We commence the cooperation with a vital expo organiser based in Qatar. Kids' Time marks the beginning. We want our expos to host Gulf exhibitors and create conditions for Polish companies to exhibit at Qatar shows, said the president of Targi Kielce, Doctor Andrzej Mochoń.
KIDS' TIME STAR statuettes awarded
An essential point of the Kids' Time agenda - the prestigious Kids' Time Star competition results are announced at the expo KIDS' TIME is a perfect place to present toys and products for children and parents, to show strengths and competitive advantages. – This Expo witnessed many exciting and innovative competition registrations. The winners of each category was selected and presented with this prestigious award. The complete winners' list is always available on the kidstimestar.pl website. - said the event manager Aldona Matla. KIDS' TIME star has already become popular; the competition recognises the best, the most interesting and the most innovative products; The competition welcomes both market entrants and products which already enjoy a well-established position.
The Hosted Buyers program - a part of the international business space
The Kids' Time expo - much more than the place to present the latest products. The Expos has always been a true global business platform where producers, distributors and entrepreneurs from the children's sector from around the world meet to share knowledge, and experiences and present the latest trends. The Hosted Buyers program was introduced last year and it facilitates establishment of valuable business relationships between foreign industry representatives and exhibitors who present a wide range of products.
The next meeting will be held on 25-27 February 2025 at Targi Kielce!