2022 Empowerment Day Registration Form

2024 WiT Empowerment Day

REGISTRATION APPLICATION FORM
DEADLINE TO REGISTER / APPLY: April 30, 2024

Participation in WiT Empowerment Day is open to current WiT members. Log in to your account to verify your membership is in good standing through May 31, 2024, or join WiT here.

Licensing agents representing female inventors are welcome to pitch their client's product. It is required that all participating licensing agents are active WiT members.

Please complete the application form below. Your responses will guide us in scheduling pitch sessions with companies that are best suited for your product or concept.

IMPORTANT!

Pitch Sessions with toy companies and Walmart buyers are limited! Sessions fill up fast and will be scheduled on a first-come basis.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Mobile Phone Number*
E-mail*
example@example.com
Company Name
Website
Are you a licensing agent who would like to pitch your female-inventor client's product?*

YesNo
If you answered yes to the previous question, please give us your client's name.*
How did you hear about WiT Empowerment Day?*
What session(s) would you like to participate in? You may choose more than one.*

Toy Company Pitch Session(s)Walmart Buyer Pitch SessionMentor Roundtable Sessions
What MENTOR ROUNDTABLE SESSION(S) would you like to participate in? You may choose more than one.*

Business & Brand BeginningsDigital Ads and Digital ContentEcommerceFinancingIntellectual PropertyLicensing & NegotiationsMarketingMarket ResearchProduct & Packaging DesignProduct Testing & SafetyPR & PartnershipsPublishing and Related ProductsSales and DistributionNone
Would you like to pitch a single product, concept or idea — or do you have multiple to pitch?
What category or categories best describe your product or concept(s)?*

Action FiguresActivity ToysArts & CraftsBoard GamesBuilding/ConstructionCollectiblesDie CastDolls (Big, Fashion)PetsPlushPreschool ToysPuzzlesRC/Interactive/AnimatronicRole PlaySportsStationerySTEMTrucksTweenN/A - Mentor Sessions Only
What is the target age range for your product?*

Infant/Toddler 0-2Young Children 3-6Older Children 7-1212+Not applicable, registering for Mentor Sessions onlyOther
Product Gender*

FemaleMaleGender Neutral
How far along is your product/concept? Check all that apply.*

SketchPrototypeAlready Selling (online, store shelves, your website)
If applicable, where is your product manufactured (country)?
Provide a 100-word (max) description of your product or concept.*
Is your product trademarked?*

YesNo
Is your product patented? If yes, indicate the status.*

NoYes, status is filedYes, status is pendingYes, status is issued
Website URL link to product, if available
Upload any files (image, sell-sheet, powerpoint, etc.) that will help us determine the right companies for you to pitch.

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For Reference Only! The following companies will be taking pitches at Empowerment Day. Your responses will guide us in scheduling pitch sessions with companies that are best suited for your product or concept.
- Asmodee
- Basic Fun!
- Educational Insights
- Goliath Games
- Hasbro
- Jazwares
- Moose Toys
- Ravensburger
- Spin Master
- ThinkFun
- Walmart
Have you thought about which toy companies could be a good fit for your product? List them here.
Have you pitched your product or concept to any toy companies before, and if so, which ones?
Have you previously pitched your product/line to Walmart?*

YesNo
Have you made any noteworthy changes to your product or concept since you pitched it? If so, please describe here.
Please share the women-owned business certifications you've achieved, such as those from wbenc.org.
SALES HISTORY
Is your product currently sold at retail?*

YesNo
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question and your product is available online, please share the website link to your product page.
If you answered "Yes" to the previous two questions, approximately when was your first retail sale made? (Month/Year)
If your product is currently sold at retail, tell us the retailers or distribution channel(s) where it is available (check all that apply).*

Independent Retailers (e.g. Mom & Pop toy/game stores)Department StoreMass MarketSpecialty RetailersOnline (e.g. your website)AmazonWalmartWalmart.comTargetTarget.comOtherNot applicable
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
DISCLAIMER

TOY/GAME COMPANY PITCHES: Pitch Sessions are scheduled on a first-come basis. Participating toy/game companies provided us with the categories they are most interested in seeing. Upon reviewing your application, we will recommend the companies best suited for your product or concept. Please note that registering for Empowerment Day does not guarantee a pitch session with your preferred toy/game company. As always, we will do our best to accommodate all pitch session requests.

WALMART PITCHES: All suppliers with products selected by Walmart will be expected to fulfill appropriate Walmart Supplier guidelines which may include completion of the Self-Identification Form, Supplier Diversity Registration, Supplier Checklist, obtaining a D&B Number, becoming a Certified Walmart Vendor, and other requirements as directed by Walmart. For more information, visit: https://corporate.walmart.com/suppliers/
WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
1. Acknowledgment and Understanding: You acknowledge that Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment / WiT Foundation (WiT), is facilitating product pitch meetings for the purpose of allowing you to present your products or concepts to potential manufacturing partners, and that WiT's role is soley to provide a platform for such presentations and meetings, and does not participate in any negotiations, agreements, or transactions that may ensue.
2. Independent Business Arrangements: You acknowledge that any business arrangement, contract, license, or agreement entered into with any manufacturing partner or third party as a result of the meetings facilitated by WiT is entirely independent of WiT. You understand that WiT is not a party to, and has no responsibility or liability for, any such arrangements or agreements.
3. Waiver and Release: You hereby waive, release, and forever discharge WiT, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates, from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, rights, or causes of action, arising out of or in connection with your participation in the meetings, including, but not limited to, any claims related to the negotiation, execution, performance, or non-performance of any agreement or arrangement with any manufacturing party or third party.
4. Hold Harmless: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WiT from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from or in connection with any agreement or arrangement between you and any manufacturing partner or third party resulting from the meetings facilitated by WiT.
5. Understanding of Agreement: You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand its terms, and are signing it voluntarily. You further acknowledge that this Agreement represents the entire understanding between you and WiT regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
6. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of New York, in which WiT is headquartered, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.
I have read and agree to the foregoing terms and conditions.
I agree
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