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Montreal, February 22, 2026 – Today marks the opening of North America’s largest international market for children’s content. The Youth Media Alliance (YMA), along with its partners, is pleased to lead the Canadian delegation at the Kidscreen Summit, taking place from February 22 to 25, 2026, at the Sheraton San Diego Resort, thanks to the renewed support of Creative BC, Ontario Creates, the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Telefilm Canada, and the Canada Media Fund (CMF).
Montreal, February 22, 2026 – Today marks the opening of North America’s largest international market for children’s content. The Youth Media Alliance (YMA), along with its partners, is pleased to lead the Canadian delegation at the Kidscreen Summit, taking place from February 22 to 25, 2026, at the Sheraton San Diego Resort, thanks to the renewed support of Creative BC, Ontario Creates, the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Telefilm Canada, and the Canada Media Fund (CMF).
More than 128 Canadian delegates, representing 86 Canadian children’s content production and broadcasting companies, will meet with buyers and potential partners at the Canada Pavilion, taking part in over 300 business meetings across four days, reflecting a significant volume of activity
In addition, participants will attend conferences and special events organized by Brunico during the Kidscreen Summit. This annual event has quickly become the world’s leading conference on children’s entertainment, regularly welcoming more than 1,800 participants from around the globe. Key decision-makers and dealmakers gather to engage in dialogue, build networks, and discover new ideas to help grow their businesses
Visiting Dignitaries
The Youth Media Alliance and the partners of the Canada Pavilion are pleased to welcome this year a representative of the Government of Québec to support the promotion of Canadian companies in the region: Jean-Baptiste Piron, Cultural Attaché, Quebec Office at Los Angeles.
Canadians in the spotlight
The Kidscreen Awards will be unveiled on the evening of Tuesday, February 24, celebrating excellence in children’s content production on a global scale. This year, Canada is represented in every category with more than 20 major nominations, highlighting the vitality and creativity of our industry.
PRESCHOOL
BeddyByes
JAM Media
→ Best New Series
→ Best Animated Series
→ Best Design – Animation
→ Best Directing
→ Best Music
→ Best Voice Acting (Dawn French)
Big Lizard
Beakus / Je Suis Bien Content / Watch Next Media / Bardaf!
→ Best New Series
Funny Talking Animals
Rebel Kids / Silverstar
→ Best Mixed-Media Series
Dino Dex
Sinking Ship Entertainment / Amazon Kids+
→ Best Live-Action Series
Acoustic Rooster and his Barnyard Band
GBH Kids / Global Mechanic / PBS KIDS
→ Best One-Off or TV Movie
Let’s Go, Bananas!
9 Story Media Group / Brown Bag Films
→ Best Inclusivity
KIDS
Wylde Pak
Nickelodeon Animation Studios / Jam Filled Entertainment
→ Best New Series
Odd Squad
Sinking Ship Entertainment / BBC Studios / Fred Rogers / PBS
→ Best Live-Action Series
Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical
WildBrain / Peanuts
→ Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie
→ Best Design – Animation
→ Best Directing
→ Best Music
→ Best Writing
“Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind” (The Loud House)
Nickelodeon Animation Studios / Jam Filled Entertainment
→ Best Holiday or Special Episode
TWEENS/TEENS
The Unstoppable Jenny Garcia
Apartment 11 Productions / Productions Avenida
→ Best New Series
Bet
Boat Rocker Studios
→ Best Live-Action Series
FYI Investigates
Fresh Start Media
→ Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie
The nominees in the digital categories are:
PRESCHOOL
My Carrots!: A Mittens and Pants Game
Windy Isle Entertainment
→ Best Roblox Experience
Sago Mini School
Spin Master
→ Best Learning App
Groovin’ with Acoustic Rooster
GBH Kids / Global Mechanic / PBS
→ Best Alternative Game
KIDS
Fisher’s Meadow
CBC Kids / Adjective Noun Studios
→ Best Alternative Game
Dicey Escape
Fred Rogers Productions / Sinking Ship Entertainment / PBS
→ Best Alternative Game
CBC Kids News
CBC Kids News
→ Best YouTube Channel
Earth Rangers
Earth Rangers
→ Best YouTube Channel
Canadians on the Jury
Becki Brisson
VP, Business Affairs & Operations
Shaw Rocket Fund
Swin Chang
Executive in Charge of Development
& Production
CBC Kids
Athena Georgaklis
Executive Producer, Creative & Business Strategy
Independent
Kirsten Hurd
Commissioning Editor
TVOKids
Marie McCann
Senior Director, Children's
CBC Kids
Katie Wilson
VP, Global Sales & Acquisitions
WildBrain
Sarah Yim Haasz
Founder & Executive Producer
Pillango Productions
Production and Broadcasting Companies in Action
More than 86 Canadian companies will be attending the summit to showcase their creativity, build new partnerships, and explore international collaboration opportunities. The full list of Canadian companies in attendance is available on the YMA website at the following link: https://www.ymamj.org/en/
Espace Canada to Welcome Several International Delegations
As part of the Kidscreen Summit, the Youth Media Alliance invites industry professionals to an International Delegations Coffee on Monday, February 23 at 8:30 a.m., at the Canada Pavilion. This friendly gathering aims to encourage direct and informal exchanges between international delegations and Canadian delegates. Delegations in attendance will include Animation Ireland (Ronan McCabe), Animation from Spain (ICEX) (Pablo Barea), KOCCA – Korea (Hyunseok Kim), UK@Kidscreen (Lauren Bartles), and UniFrance (Jeanne Louisa Hermel). This morning event offers an ideal opportunity to initiate new contacts, strengthen existing collaborations, and explore new opportunities before the official start of the day.
Activities will also kick off with a welcome meet-and-greet hosted by the YMA at the Espace Canada on February 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
