The Advisory Board is chaired by Athena Georgaklis and Maria Kennedy, YMA Co-Presidents  who will work to help guide the development of KIMS Canada 2027.

The Youth Media Alliance (YMA) is thrilled to announce the Advisory Board for KIMS Canada 2027 (Kids International Media Summit – Canada), bringing together an esteemed group of industry leaders from across Canada and the international children’s and youth media landscape.

The KIMS Canada Advisory Board will play a central role in shaping the inaugural edition of the event. Meeting regularly in the months leading up to the Summit, the group will provide strategic expertise on conference programming, content trends, market opportunities, deal-making, speakers, financing and the overall delegate experience.

The Advisory Board brings together leaders representing broadcasters, producers, distributors, studios, media companies, platforms and industry organizations, reflecting the diversity of perspectives needed to build a successful international marketplace.

Among the key areas the Advisory Board will help address are:

• Emerging content and audience trends shaping children’s and youth media;
• The rapidly evolving distribution ecosystem, including broadcasters, streaming platforms and new digital opportunities;
• International co-production and business opportunities;
• Market deal-making and networking priorities;
• Conference themes, sessions and formats;
• International buyers, speakers and industry experts to invite to Canada; and
• The development of a dynamic, relevant and high-impact program for KIMS Canada’s first edition.

This committee will work closely with the YMA and the KIMS Canada content and production teams to ensure that the Summit delivers meaningful opportunities for learning, networking, business development and international exchange.