Australian Children’s Content Summit Returns for Third Year
Australia’s only dedicated children’s content summit, the Australian Children’s Content Summit returns for its third year on the New South Wales’ Coffs Coast from Monday 25 August to Thursday 28 August 2025, it has been announced.
Now expanded to be a four-day event, the Australian Children’s Content Summit will offer even more opportunities for industry representatives to connect, create and collaborate and will again take place at Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
In 2025 the summit will again be Presented by SLR Productions with the Australian Children’s Television Foundation returning as Principal Partner and Screen Australia and Screen NSW back as Major Government Partners. In 2025 the Australian Children’s Content Summit welcomes the Minderoo Foundation as a new Major Partner for the first time.
This year’s Australian Children’s Content Summit will also see the return of Platinum Partner Flying Bark Productions as well as Gold Partners for this year’s summit ABC, Simpsons and Screenwest.
SLR Productions CEO and Australian Children’s Content Summit Founder Suzanne Ryan said, “The Australian Children’s Content Summit brings the industry together in a meaningful and collaborative way. It’s inspiring to see the event continue to grow, creating a space for our industry to connect, build lasting relationships and celebrate the outstanding content being made. This summit is about taking pride in what we create, contributing to a strong, sustainable future and driving the industry forward through a collective effort.”
Australian Children’s Television Foundation CEO Jenny Buckland said, “The Australian Children’s Content Summit aligns with the Australian Children’s Television Foundation vision, which is quality Australian children’s screen content reaching and connecting with children on all the platforms they engage with, and it’s never been more important. The summit program is exploring everything from feature films to longform drama and animation to games, YouTube and beyond. This is a week for anyone who shares our vision and wants to be part of making it happen.”
Screen Australia Chief Operating Officer Grainne Brunsdon said, “Children’s content is at the heart of Australian storytelling, shaping how young audiences see themselves and their world. The Australian Children’s Content Summit is a great space for the industry to come together, share insights, and shape the future of children’s content in an evolving media landscape. Screen Australia is proud to support this important conversation and the creators bringing these stories to life.”
Head of Screen NSW Kyas Hepworth said, “Screen NSW is thrilled to be supporting the Australian Children’s Content Summit for another year as a major government partner. The summit is an excellent opportunity for our industry to recognise and celebrate the high calibre of content we create here. It’s also a chance to come together to connect on ways to support the sector so we continue to produce quality Australian children’s and family content.”
ABC Director Content Jennifer Collins said, “The ABC’s commitment to producing high quality content for Australian children and their families has never been stronger. The Australian Children’s Content Summit provides an important opportunity for the ABC to join the independent production community and screen agency partners, to connect, collaborate and develop a strong slate of creative ideas for Australian audiences.”
Over the past two years, the Australian Children’s Content Summit has been a resounding success, attracting 260 delegates from 12 countries, including a distinguished lineup of industry leaders from ABC, NITV, BBC, BBC Studios, CBC, PBS Kids, Apple, Disney, Netflix, Sony, Paramount, Nine, Hello Sunshine, and many more. The summit continues to grow in both impact and reach, establishing itself as a key platform for connection, collaboration and conversation across the global children’s content industry.
Once again hosted by Emma Watkins, known for her ARIA award-winning musical children’s show ‘Emma Memma’ this year’s summit is shaping up to be the most exciting one yet, with inspiring speakers, engaging sessions, incredible pitching opportunities, key workshops, curated matchmaking, ice-breaker events, unparalleled networking connections and outdoor experiences – all set in Australia’s stunning NSW coastal backdrop.
Building on its success, this year’s summit offers delegates exceptional access to leading content professionals, including producers, creators, writers, directors, buyers, distributors, investors, screen agencies, policymakers and industry influencers.
The Australian Children’s Content Summit continues to provide a unique setting for high-level and industry relevant activities from speaker panels, exclusive content pitches, business discussions to outdoor adventures and fun social engagements, delegates will also have the opportunity to explore the Coffs Coast – a coastal getaway in Northern New South Wales that has got it all and is the state’s first ECO destination.
The summit has firmly established itself as Australia’s premier platform for the children’s and family content industry to network, collaborate, share insights and build significant business relationships. The Australian Children’s Content Summit remains the only dedicated event of its kind in the country, proudly celebrating the power and potential of stories for local and international audiences.
