The health and safety of everyone attending Licensing Expo will remain our number one priority, and this year’s event has been specifically designed to account for varying levels of attendee comfort with a range of options to suit, whether that’s a preference for one-on-one interaction or to maintain physical distance.
In addition, all Licensing Expo participants will be required to present either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test along with photo ID to gain entry. Participants will only need to show proof once, right before they print their show badge. We also recommend that all participants take a COVID-19 test before leaving their destination to travel to Las Vegas.
UPDATE: Although the wearing of face masks is no longer required, we strongly recommend that attendees and exhibitors wear face masks when attending showcases, keynotes, seminars and booths as well as while in close proximity to others.
Please respect all attendees and exhibitors and be mindful of different comfort levels as we return to live events.
Exhibitors may also require face masks in their booth and/or showcases. Please respect their requirements. We still anticipate that many participants will continue to wear face masks.
Onsite testing will be available in Tradewinds F (North Convention Center, lower level) from May 23 through May 26. More details can be found below. Tests can be used to enter the show or to fulfil any international testing requirements.
We will also be conducting the event in line with Informa’s All Secure Health & Safety standard, which will include:
Enhanced Cleaning
Continuous sanitization and cleaning through the course of the event, with a focus on “high-touch areas.”
Personal Hygiene Stations
Hand washing facilities and sanitizing stations will be available throughout the exhibit halls, lobby areas and private meeting room spaces. This also includes any entertainment showcases.
Physical Distancing
Exhibit halls, lobby areas and private meeting rooms will allow all in attendance to practice appropriate
physical distancing. This also includes any entertainment showcases.
The Mandalay Bay Convention Center has been awarded the Global Biorisk Advisory Council GBAC STAR™ certification by ISSA.
This accreditation is the highest credential for cleaning protocols and work practices to minimize risks associated with infectious disease.
Health & Safety FAQs
The health and safety of everyone attending Licensing Expo will remain our number one priority, and this year’s event has been specifically designed to account for varying levels of attendee comfort with a range of options to suit, whether that’s a preference for one-on-one interaction or to maintain physical distance.
What specific health and safety measures will be in place?
All Licensing Expo participants will be required to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test along with photo ID to gain entry. Participants will only need to show proof once, right before they print their show badge. We also recommend that all participants take a COVID-19 test before leaving their destination to travel to Las Vegas.
UPDATE: Although the wearing of face masks is no longer required, we strongly recommend that attendees and exhibitors wear face masks when attending showcases, keynotes, seminars and booths as well as while in close proximity to others.
Please respect all attendees and exhibitors and be mindful of different comfort levels as we return to live events.
Exhibitors may also require face masks in their booth and/or showcases. Please respect their requirements. We still anticipate that many participants will continue to wear face masks.
Onsite testing will be available in Tradewinds F (2nd floor of the convention center) from May 23 through May 26. More details can be found below. Tests can be used to enter the show or to fulfil any international testing requirements.
Will individuals be turned away if they don’t meet a vaccination or test requirement?
Yes, if an individual is unable to provide proof of vaccination or negative test result, they will not gain access to the event.
Will you require daily testing?
Not if you are able to show proof of full vaccination. If you are unable to do so, we will require an antigen test to be taken within 24-hours of arriving at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center OR a PCR test to be taken within 48-hours of arrival. Onsite testing is available from May 23 through May 26 in Tradewinds F in the North Convention Center (lower level)
We do strongly recommend that all attendees and exhibitors take a rapid antigen test before departing for Las Vegas.
Are you able to accommodate vaccine and/or COVID-19 test exceptions?
For the safety of all attendees and staff, Licensing Expo is not able to accommodate any exceptions to the vaccine or COVID-19 test policy. Anyone who is unable or unwilling to attend Licensing Expo due to this policy is encouraged to join us online via our official virtual platform, in which attendees will have the ability to request meetings with virtual and in-person exhibitors (to take place in the week after the in-person event), browse brands & IPs, see who’s attending and view content pre-event and on-demand post event.
What will the process be for submitting vaccination verification?
Individuals from within the USA must present their vaccination card or a photo of their vaccination card. International participants can either bring printed proof of vaccination records or digital proof – this must be in line with proof of vaccination accepted to enter the US as an international visitor. All participants must bring photo ID that matches their proof of vaccine.
What type of test will you accept?
Participants must provide proof of a viral test (NAAT or antigen test) taken within 24-hours of the event. PCR tests are accepted if taken within 48-hours of the event. Please be sure to bring proof of your negative test result, dated and time-stamped. At-home COVID-19 test results will only be accepted if there is a link to results on an accredited medical platform that you can print or display on your phone.
Will there be testing available on-site?
Onsite testing will available in Tradewinds F in the North Convention Center (lower level) on May 20 and 21, and from May 23 through May 26. Details as follows:
ROOM: Tradewinds F
Antigen &PCR Testing
May 20 7:00am - 4:00pm
May 21 7:00 - 4:00pm
May 23 8:00am – 5:00pm
May 24 8:00am – 5:00pm
May 25 8:00am – 5:00pm
May 26 8:00am – 5:00pm
Antigen Testing- $50
PCR Testing (suitable for travel)- $125
Need both? Antigen and PCR tests purchased together- $150 Scan here to register now or visit www.labport.app/EXPO
What if I lost my vaccination card?
We will accept a screenshot of your vaccination card on your phone. If you do not have one, you will need to provide proof of negative test as per our testing rules.
Are internationally administered vaccines accepted? Which ones?
Yes. Please refer to the CDC website accepted vaccines – this will be the same requirements to enter the US. To learn more, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html#covid-vaccines.
What is considered "fully vaccinated"?
Participants are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19: two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J]/Janssen), or two weeks after receipt of another vaccine authorized by the World Health Organization (WHO). Proof of vaccine boosters will not be required.
Will event staff follow the same Health Check protocol as show attendees and exhibitors?
Yes. All venue staff, vendors and contractors will be required to follow the same onsite Health Check requirements as show participants. We are all in this together and working by the same guidelines.
The information above is updated and correct as of May 3, 2022 and now unlikely to change. If anything does change, we will communicate this via email, on this website page, via social media and on licenseglobal.com. You can also reach out to any member of the Licensing Expo team at any time.
Got any questions?
Key information around COVID-19 safety measures will be regularly communicated to all booked exhibitors and registered attendees. If you have any questions, please contact our customer service team on [email protected].
For more information regarding US COVID-19 vaccinations, visit here.
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