Kids@Play Summit Keynoters to Discuss the Future of Play at 2012 International CES

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From toddler tablets to teenage social networks, today's connected kids view technology as a natural part of life.  At this year's Kids@Play Summit, taking place at 2012 International CES, attendees will learn how high tech toys, websites and gadgets are changing kids' lives.

Keynoting the Kids@Play Summit are three incredible thinkers: Asi Burak, co-president of Games for Change; Dale Dougherty, founding editor/publisher of MAKE magazine, Maker Faire and a recently honored Whitehouse "Champion of Change"; and David Pogue, columnist at The New York Times.

Games for Change facilitates the creation and distribution of social impact games that serve as tools in humanitarian and educational efforts.  As co-president, Asi Burak brings a unique perspective on the potential for games to affect human behavior.  His keynote, at 9:00am on Thursday, January 12, will discuss this theme and share his vision for the intersection of games and humanitarianism.  At 9:20am, Dale Dougherty will take his experience with MAKE and Maker Faire and discuss the new kids' culture of using soldering irons and building kits to make their own fun. And at 1:30pm, New York Times Columnist David Pogue will share the lighter side of family tech. 

"Kids see tech as a natural extension of who they are," said Robin Raskin, founder of Living in Digital Times.  "By taking a look at what kids do, we have an opportunity to create tools that guide them to great digital experiences. The Kids@Play Summit conference, begins at 9:00am on January 12, and will highlight the best of current and future developments for kids, games and play."

Attendees will hear from a variety of innovators including: AboutOne; Activision; BabyPlus; Brother; ContentWatch; Disney; Dropcam; Fantage; Jazwares; Knowledge Adventure; LeapFrog; Looxcie; McCann Truth Central; MTV; NetNanny; Pearson; SocialShield; ToddyGear; ToonBoom; Vinci; and Withings.

The Summit's exhibit floor is located in the Las Vegas Convention Center's North Hall; the free conference takes place in Room N256.

About Living in Digital Times

Founded in 2008 by tech journalist and consultant Robin Raskin, Living in Digital Times is designed to create a dialogue between companies and key consumer demographics.  

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