Today we are introducing a monthly roundup of cool youth media and marketing events you or your company may want to attend. If your company hosts an event relevant to the youth media or marketing space that you'd like us to highlight, email me.

September

ASA Action Sports World Tour presents Supergirl Jam 2009
Date: September 6
Location: Venice Beach, CA
Cost: N/A
Description: The industry's only large-scale, all-girls action sports competition. This unique event features more than 100 of the top female action sports athletes in a competition series designed to promote and celebrate female strength, independence and empowerment… more

Think Mobile Conference presented by Mediabistro
Date: September 16
Location: New York, NY
Cost: $100 – $145
Description: At Think Mobile, experts will discuss and uncover opportunities in mobile marketing, advertising, content creation, and audience engagement through a series of presentations and roundtable discussions…. more

Engage! Expo
Date: September 23-24
Location: San Jose, CA
Cost: $595 – $1295
Description: Engage! Expo provides insight into the best practices, current trends, and effective strategies of social media and user engagement… more

TeenNow California Conference
Date: September 23 – 25
Location: San Diego, CA
Cost: $175 – $450
Description: An opportunity to learn what's new in teen pregnancy prevention and teen parent programs, network with your colleagues, and engage in collaboration with others to defend programs and the principles we share in serving youth… more

The New York Anime Festival
Date: September 25-27
Location: New York, NY
Cost: $35-$55
Description:The festival will span the complete breadth of anime pop culture including exclusive and extensive screenings, a gala cosplay masquerade, and sessions with the biggest names in anime from Japan, Asia, and America…more

6th Annual Young Adult Literature Conference
Date:September 26
Location: Naperville, IL
Cost: $95
Description: The 6th annual gathering of authors and educators interested in the best and newest in young adult literature… more

Conference to Explore Media’s Role in Tween Education
Date: September 29
Location: Stanford, CA
Cost: Free (space is limited)
Description: The Future of Media in Children’s Education: a National Conference Focused on Tweens will present research from The Future of Children journal and explore the unique power of media to educate and enrich children’s lives…more

New York Games Conference
Date: September 30
Location: New York, NY
Cost: $499 – $699
Description:The most influential decision-makers in the digital media industry gather at NY Games Conference to network, do deals, and share ideas about the future of games and connected entertainment… more

October

MIP JUNIOR
Date: October 3-4
Cost: $1,309.85 – $1,922.50
Location: Cannes, France
Description: As the migration to online and digital accelerates, effective cross-platform exploitation of brands, characters, titles and programs becomes more important. Learn how this is affecting business models in kids’ TV production and distribution are changing. Discover the new players to watch out for and in which territories… more

AllyKatzz and AK Tweens' National Tween Summit 2009
Date: October 10, 2009
Location: Washington, D.C.
Cost: Free
Description: The Summit will examine the minds, motivation and lives of tween girls, giving them a platform to share their thoughts and opinions on a wide range of subjects, and give parents, politicians and marketers a more thorough understanding of this enigmatic and highly influential demographic… more

Make A Mark Presents 2009 Tween Empowerment Event
Date: October 10
Location: Pasadena, CA
Cost: $20 – $25
Description:Designed to educate and empower tween girls on healthy body image and self-esteem, this event invites girls between the ages of 9–14 and their mothers to participate in an afternoon of entertainment and learning… more

U.S. Boardfest "Fall Frenzy"
Date: October 17-18
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Cost: Free to attend
Description:The U.S. Boardfest "Fall Frenzy" features surfing and snowboarding competitions, live music, fashion, clinics, free attractions, empowerment activities, skateboarding demos, an interactive exposition and a major salute to Girl Power. …more

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