{"id":225590,"date":"2022-02-17T10:15:29","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T10:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/licensing.biz\/licensing-expo-networking-and-content-timetable-revealed-2\/"},"modified":"2022-02-17T10:15:29","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T10:15:29","slug":"licensing-expo-networking-and-content-timetable-revealed-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/licensing.biz\/licensing-expo-networking-and-content-timetable-revealed-2\/","title":{"rendered":"LICENSING EXPO: Networking and content timetable revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"

A packed programme of in-person networking events and live content has been confirmed for Licensing Expo this May. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Licensing Expo<\/a>, which is run in partnership with industry trade association Licensing International, is the world\u2019s largest licensing trade show and takes place at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas from May 24-26, 2022. Online registration is free and open now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Celebrations will kick off on the evening of Monday, May 23, with the unveiling of this year\u2019s Licensing International Excellence Awards winners. The awards will take place at Light, with free entry from 5:30 pm.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, May 24, will see doors open at 9:00 am for the first day of Licensing Expo, with the official Opening Night Party taking place later that evening. The party will be hosted at Daylight outdoor beach club from 5:30 pm till late and is free to attend for the first time ever. Finally, exhibitors are invited to join informal drinks at the Eyecandy Sound Lounge and Bar on Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n

Licensing Expo will also host two\u00a0special in-person keynotes at midday on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Wednesday\u2019s keynote spotlighting this year\u2019s Location-Based Experiences theme. Attendees will also benefit from the return of Licensing International\u2019s acclaimed Licensing U programme, sustainability sessions delivered by Products of Change and the live finale of the License This! Competition on Thursday, May 26.\u00a0 Further details will be confirmed over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Additional content and networking opportunities will also be available via the Licensing Expo official online platform. Opening on April 11, the platform is accessible pre-, during and post-show to browse exhibiting brands and IPs, see who\u2019s attending, view exclusive content and schedule meetings to take place both in-person in Las Vegas and online post-event until June 3.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe licensing industry is a very sociable community and the lack of opportunity to connect face to face has had a real negative impact on our attendees\u2019 ability to make meaningful connections and drive business. We\u2019re planning to set this right at Licensing Expo in May and have a wonderful programme of events lined up to reconnect people,\u201d says\u00a0Anna Knight, VP of Licensing, Informa Markets.<\/p>\n

The extensive networking and content programme will support three days of meetings, deal-making, and trend spotting. Latest exhibitors confirmed include Bravado, Banijay Brands, Penguin Random House, Zag Studios, Jazwares, Falcon Creative, Shell, Moonbug Entertainment and many more.<\/p>\n

After-hours and networking programme overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, May 23, 5:30-8:30 pm: <\/strong>Licensing International Excellence Awards sponsored by Alifish and InSpirit Designs<\/p>\n