Posted on 27th April 2023
By Billy Langsworthy

Inventors will be able to pitch concepts to Melissa & Doug at this year’s Virtual Mojo Pitch event.
The Virtual Mojo Pitch event takes place digitally across July 11th, 12th and 13th.
“As the number one pre-school brand for wooden and sustainable toys, Melissa & Doug is thrilled to return to the Virtual Mojo Pitch,” said Sofia Dumery, Senior Vice President of Design at Melissa & Doug.
“We’re always looking for ways to expand open-ended play, and were excited with the breadth of inventors at last year’s Mojo. We can’t wait to see what 2023 delivers and how we can partner with the inventor community to bring long-lasting, sustainable toys to the industry.”
If you’re an inventor, invention house or design agency that would like book in a meeting with Melissa & Doug at this year’s Virtual Mojo Pitch, email Mojo’s Billy Langsworthy on [email protected].
–
To stay in the loop with the latest news, interviews and features from the world of toy and game design, sign up to our weekly newsletter here
More Recent Play Creators Festival
“For us as a UK based creative team, the Mojo Pitch is such a great event to have on our doorstep,” said Jon Elliott, Head of R&D at Character Options.
“Innovation and inspiration are what keeps our industry alive and we are hoping to find plenty of both over the course of the event,” said University Games’ Richard Wells.
“The Mojo Pitch is a highlight on our calendar – it’s a great event for finding innovation and connecting with the inventor community,” said Josh West, Head of Product Design & Inventor Relations at ThinkFun.
“This buzzing hub of creativity and wild ideas is one of our favourite stops on the innovation trail,” said Helen De La Cruz, Senior Director of Inventor Relations at Spin Master.
“Events like this are a fantastic way to connect with creative minds in the industry and explore exciting possibilities for future Jumbo creations,” said Thijmen de Schipper, Innovation Director at Jumbo Group.
“We’re excited to return and engage with this vibrant, international inventor community,” said Sofia Dumery, SVP of Design at Melissa & Doug.