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Licensing Expo

21 - 23 May 2024

Mandalay Bay Convention Center

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Licensing Expo returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from June 13th-15th. Meet 250+ exhibitors spanning across a range of categories, be inspired by a new theme highlighting fashion, exciting competitions, and more!

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SHOW THEME: FASHION

Licensing Expo 2023 will be bringing Fashion to life this year! Experience the creativity and innovation in this space and its impact on the wider licensing industry through:

Two aspirational keynotes
from awe-inspiring leading industry names  

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Fashion Showrooms
displaying best-in-class, cross-category licensed apparel, accessories and footwear  

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A partnership with Products of Change
to highlight sustainable material innovation  

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EDUCATION & LEARNING

Orientation Session

Tuesday, June 13 & Wednesday June 14 | 10:30-11am  | Licensing Expo Main Stage

This session is a must-attend for new attendees flying solo or previous attendees eager to see what’s new at Licensing Expo this year. We’ll discuss tips on how to navigate the show floor so you leave feeling it was an event created just for you. Find out how maximize your time and meet other first-time attendees to kick start your networking for the week.


Show Tour

Tuesday, June 13 & Wednesday June 14 | 11:30am-12pm  | Licensing Expo Main Stage

After learning about the show through the orientation session, put the theory into practice as we take you on a guided tour of the Licensing Expo 2023 floor including the different exhibit zones, activations and where to grab a coffee or take a well-earned break. Depending on tour popularity, tours will be divided into manageable group sizes.


Round-Table Sessions

Tuesday, June 13 | Meet the Experts  |  1:30pm-2:30pm |  Licensing Expo Main stage

Wednesday, June 14 | 1:30pm-2:30pm |  Licensing Expo Main stage

During these sessions visitors will have an opportunity to “meet the experts” in either a licensing category-specific field or in a specific geographical markets. Visitors will receive expert advice, insights and guidance that correlates with their specific interests and needs in the licensing industry in an intimate group setting. Suitable for all knowledge levels of licensing and a great chance to expand professional networks. Purchase a pass in advance to secure a space on the round-table.

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Drop-in Clinics

Drop in for a free sustainability clinic with the experts at Products of Change, including founder Helena Mansell-Stopher and the POC Ambassadors, who will provide valuable advice and guidance for every stage of the sustainability journey.

NETWORKING & AFTER-HOURS

Licensing Expo Opening Night Party

Tuesday, June 13 | 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Daylight Beach Club

Celebrate in style with the industry at the Licensing Expo Opening Night Party! Enjoy complimentary food and drinks (at the beginning of the event, followed by a cash bar) at Daylight with entertainment and a few surprises throughout the night. Space is limited, secure your spot with our Early Bird price of $75.

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Licensing International Excellence Awards 2023

The Licensing International Excellence Awards returns to Las Vegas to celebrate your successes and shine a spotlight on the innovation and accomplishments of our colleagues from around the world.

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Topgolf at Expo

Sunday,  June 11, 2023 |  5:00pm - 7:00 pm  |  Top Golf  |  4627 Koval Lane (Behind MGM Grand)

Practice your swing (and your elevator pitch) ahead of Licensing Expo at our networking fundraiser in support of the LI Foundation Scholarship Program. Join Licensing International for food, drink, and fun—all for a great cause! No golfing experience required, just a good sense of humor. Early bird pricing will end May 7, buy your tickets now!

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BRAND DISCOVERY & EXPERIENCES

Meetings Platform

As part of your registration for Licensing Expo, you will automatically gain access to our online Meetings Platform, a free resource centre to help you navigate the show and prepare your visit. Your Licensing Expo experience starts before you get to the event – see which brands you can meet, who owns which brand, and which sessions you can enjoy, all before you arrive.

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Dedicated Retail Lounge

Retailers will have a dedicated space to host meetings, take calls, check emails and take a break from the busy show floor.  Our Head of Retail Laura Freedman-Dagg will be available to support with any questions and recommendations to improve your experience – get in touch with her at [email protected]


Pride Café – Partnered with It Gets Better

Celebrating Pride month and supporting the LGBTQ+ youth.  Educational materials and opportunities to donate are available for both visitors and exhibitors.

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Magic Wheelchair Reveal

Wednesday, June 14, 10:15am-10:30am

In partnership with Magic Wheelchair and Dangling Carrot Creative, join us at booth J170 to unveil a custom, reimagined wheelchair for our surprise guest child.


Meet & Greet – Jojo Siwa’s New All Girl Pop Group XOMG POP!

Tuesday, June 13, 1:00pm-2:00pm  |  Booth B124
Wednesday, June 14, 11:00am-12:00pm  |  Booth B124
Thursday, June 15, 1:00pm-2 :00pm  |  Booth B124

Social media influencer JoJo Siwa, and her mother, entrepreneur and business partner, Jessalynn Siwa debuted XOMG POP! at Licensing Expo 2022. The group had been seen on the NBC / Peacock reality TV show, “Siwa’s Dance Pop Revolution”, “The Ellen Show”, and “America’s Got Talent” shortly after XOMG POP’s  national television exposure their social media following began to skyrocket with over 3 Billion social media views, 12.5 YouTube Subscribers, and over 50 million likes on TikTok. Their first album “Party Like A Popstar” was released in March 2023 and soared to #1 on the iTunes Charts with over 3 million streams in the fist few weeks of release.


Live painting by artist David Lozeau

Tuesday, June 13 – Wednesday, June 14, 10:00am-5:00pm  |  Tate Licensing booth F82
Thursday, June 15, 10:00am-2 :00pm  |  Tate Licensing booth F82


Character Parade

Tuesday, June 13, 11:00-11:30am | Wednesday, June 14, 10:30-11:00am

The much-loved character parade will once again take place through the bright lights and colorful booths of the main expo hall. Get ready to snap a picture with your favorites as they wander the aisles!


Ignite Brand Pitches

Tuesday, June 13 |  3:30pm - 4:15pm | Licensing Expo Main Stage

Open to all signed Licensing Expo exhibitors, the NEW Ignite Brand Pitches will provide 5 brand owners the opportunity to pitch their new and upcoming brands in front of a live audience at Licensing Expo.

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License to Move

The licensing industry is uniting to launch License to Move, a new, inclusive wellness initiative to get the global licensing industry moving and raise valuable funds for industry charity The Light Fund.

The goal is for the industry to achieve a collaborative distance of 8,412 km, which maps the journey from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to ExCeL in London.

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License This! Competition

Competition I Virtual I Winner Announcement I Licensing Expo Main Stage

Are you looking to enter the world of licensing with an unlicensed brand? From illustrators, publishers, designers, or animators, the License This! competition provides opportunity to secure new deals or agent representation to those looking to enter the world of licensing.

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