Licensing Expo unveiled its lineup of speakers for the upcoming event to be held May 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Senior-level executives from a multitude of companies will make an appearance at Licensing Expo to share insights on topics ranging from NFTs and TikTok to the new rules of retail and international distribution law. Representatives from License Global, Paramount, LEGO, Hot Topic, WildBrain, FanGirl Consulting & Brand Management, GennComm ImaGENNation, Seltzer Licensing Group, Ferdinand IP Law Group, Formula E, Beanstalk, PhatMojo, Watermelon Creative, JS Product Design, Smiley, Licensing International, and Products of Change (POC) are among this year’s speakers.
“The people behind the companies, large and small, that make up the licensing industry are what bring fresh ideas and exciting new brand extension strategies to the table and drive business growth,” says Anna Knight, senior vice president, Global Licensing Group. “Industry challenges will constantly emerge, and our community is always looking for the next exciting idea and the experts that are confirmed to speak at Licensing Expo are the very people that are spearheading advancement and spark curiosity.”
Registered guests will benefit from a range of live content and educational offerings, including the returning Licensing U program, produced in partnership with Licensing International, which teaches the basics of licensing; a free Orientation Session for both new and alumni attendees; and free Sustainability Sessions that talk about reducing carbon footprints and showcase real-world examples of how licensed products can be produced with sustainable methods.
“This is a highly collaborative industry that thrives off one another’s successes and helps each other through challenges,” says Maura Regan, president of Licensing International. “The educational offerings at Licensing Expo are unmatched and truly reflect the times. Our mission with this year’s Licensing U content is to arm attendees, both new and established licensing professionals, with new ideas and ways of tackling today’s most pressing challenges, and we do so by tapping into the best talent the industry has to offer to create meaningful and highly anticipated educational sessions.”
Licensing U content will be available both live and on-demand. Passes for the program are now available and start from $150 with a 10% discount for Licensing International members. To access the content, register to attend Licensing Expo and Licensing U here.
