Chicago Toy & Game Fair 2026
ChiTAG (Chicago Toy and Game) hosts a multi‑day People of Play (POP) Week in early November 2026, featuring the Chicago Toy Game Fair, Inventor Pitch Innovation Conference, and the Toy Game International Innovation Excellence Awards. The fair showcases consumer‑focused toy and game exhibits, while the pitch event (Nov 5‑7) invites inventors, designers, and entrepreneurs to present ideas to major industry buyers. The Young Inventor Challenge (dates TBA) offers a platform for youth creators to compete for feedback and prizes. The TAGIE Awards honor industry achievements across categories such as Lifetime Achievement and product innovation. Supporting activities include industry get‑together meetings in major cities, weekly Bloom Report publications covering market trends, and a People of Play database for networking, sponsorship, and volunteer opportunities. The program combines exhibition space, pitch sessions, award ceremonies, and educational resources for manufacturers, retailers, and media professionals in the toy and game sector.