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Hasbro to host Women Innovators of Play event

Published on: 23rd August 2023

Hasbro has announced the Hasbro Women Innovators of Play event, held virtually on 12th September between 10am and 12:30pm ET. 

Women Innovators of Play

The event will be centered on women’s leadership, innovation and women-led creativity. A special key announcement will also be shared during the day’s programme.

Participants will learn about the process of pitching a new toy or game and the journey through the Hasbro pipeline from concept to creation. Attendees can expect a dynamic programme which includes discussions with actor, director and entrepreneur, Aisha Tyler; board game designer, Elizabeth Hargrave; head of Toy at Hasbro, Kim Boyd and president of Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro Gaming, Cynthia Williams.

“Women inventors have played a vital role throughout history – and at Hasbro, we are dedicated to connecting and collaborating with innovative women with revolutionary ideas,” said Kim. “In our 100 years in business, Hasbro has consistently supported women trailblazers, including the inventors of Guess Who (Ora Coster) and Candy Land (Eleanor Abbott) and we’re proud to highlight women leaders across the world in the toy industry and beyond.”

Register for Women Innovators of Play, which is held free and open to anyone over 18 years old, here.

You can find the list of speakers here.

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