Licensing Expo Heads to Las Vegas with 170+ Exhibitors and Growing from all Major Categories – Business Wire

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Licensing Expo is gearing up to host the consumer product industry's most memorable and productive in-person get together in three years, with a growing roster of brands signing on daily to exhibit at the in-person event to be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, May 24-26, 2022.

Produced in partnership with industry trade association Licensing International, the not-to-be-missed event continues to lock in cross-category brands from around the world, from sports to gaming, entertainment, corporate brands and artists, with 17 countries represented to-date. With 40 new companies confirmed in the past 4 weeks alone, the event now comprises more than 170 exhibitors signed on to date, indicating the appetite and confidence for the events return this May. The exhibitor list is now available online and is accessible here.

"Licensing Expo returns in-person for the first time since 2019, and excitement among the industry is palpable, said Anna Knight, SVP of Licensing, Informa Markets. "This is a business-critical time in the calendar for brands, manufacturers, and retailers alike they're coming with a pen in hand ready to ink new deals and discover the new trends that will line their shelves in the coming years, but also to reconnect in-person possibly for the first time since the pandemic.

Commenting on Licensing Expo's return, Knight also remarked: "The licensing industry is built on relationships, and were delighted to be able to provide a safe and comfortable environment for people to reconnect, strengthen existing partnerships, celebrate successes and do business at scale face-to-face for the first time in three years. Were also extremely excited to showcase Location-Based Experiences as the events theme, creating even more opportunities for brands to engage and inspire attendees in new ways."

The event is on track to showcase brands from all major and emerging categories, including character and entertainment, fashion and apparel, gaming and eSports, FMCG, attractions and theme parks, sports, art and design, non-profits, and museums. Latest exhibitors confirmed include Banijay Brands, Legendary Entertainment, Hasbro, MGA Entertainment, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Epic Story Media, Mattel, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Lego, Joester Loria Group, Beanstalk, Buzzfeed, The Pokmon Company, Falcons Creative Group, TOHO, Bravado, Zag, Ubisoft, Wildbrain CPLG, NFL Players Association, Shell Oil Company, Crunchyroll, Buzzfeed, Games Workshop, Jazwares, King Features, WWE, Moonbug Entertainment, Peanuts Worldwide, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America, Frida Kahlo, Yale University, MGM Studios, Spin Master, BBC Studios, Crayola Properties, and many more.

Licensing Expo 2022 exhibitor commentary:

"Society is adapting to and people are becoming increasingly comfortable with our 'new normal,' and as such, we're seeing consumers spending again and investing in brands and characters they built an emotional connection to while in lockdown," said Cynthia Modders, President, Firefly Brand Management. "Licensing Expo could not come at a better time for us, helping our clients tap into consumer trends born from the pandemic and get their exciting new products on shelves and e-commerce platforms."

"At Falcons, we are experts at creating worlds where your imagination can fly free. We are giving intellectual property owners the freedom to expand their brands into the realms of immersive destinations, entertainment content and consumer products. Falcon's will transport audiences into imagined worlds using our patented technology and storytelling prowess. We have already helped many of the worlds most iconic brands connect with their audience to build fandom at a whole new level, said Cecil D. Magpuri CEO at Falcons Beyond. "We cannot wait to showcase our experiential entertainment innovations and new themed destinations in development that will enable brands to take the connection with their desired audiences to new heights well `beyond what they could ever imagine.

"Excitingly, we're seeing a robust selection of brands represented from across the globe, including Europe, the U.K., Japan, South America and the U.S. We're taking every measure possible to ensure non-domestic exhibitors and attendees are fully equipped with the latest health and safety measures in place, in addition to providing logistical information that will simplify international travel to Las Vegas," Knight continued.

Thousands of retailers and manufacturers have already secured their free ticket to attend and meet with these brands, including Amazon, AMC Theatres, Bioworld, Build-a-Bear Workshop, Concept One Accessories, Difuzed, Funko, GAP, Hallmark Cards, Hot Topic, ItSugar, Jakks Pacific, Jazwares, Kelloggs, Macys, Moose Toys, Old Navy, Pacsun, Paladone Products, Primark, Spin Master, Zulily and many more. Attendance to Licensing Expo is free and tickets can be secured here.

Licensing Expo health and safety measures:

All participants at Licensing Expo 2022 must either:

The press credential request form is accessible here.

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About Licensing Expo

Launched in 1980, Licensing Expo is the world's largest and most influential annual tradeshow dedicated to licensing and brand extension. Every year, more than 5,000 brands and 16,000 retailers, licensees, manufacturers, distributors, and licensing agents attend Licensing Expo from more than 70 countries. Licensing Expo is a part of the Global Licensing Group at Informa Markets, the licensing industry's leading tradeshow organizer and media partner. Its mission is to provide licensing opportunities around the world by bringing brands and products together.

About Licensing International

Licensing International is the leading trade organization for the $290+ billion global brand licensing industry. Licensing International's mission is to foster the growth and expansion of brand licensing around the world, raise the level of professionalism for licensing practitioners, and create greater awareness of the benefits of licensing to the business community at large. Founded in 1985, Licensing International members in over 40 countries enjoy access to an array of benefits, including extensive educational programming and worldwide networking events. Visit http://www.LicensingInternational.org for more information.

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