Licensing Expo to return to Las Vegas in May

Licensing Expo will return to Las Vegas from May 24th to 26th, 2022.

Organised by Informa Markets in partnership with trade body Licensing International, the show’s list of already confirmed exhibitors includes ViacomCBS, Hasbro, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Mattel, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Consumer Products and LEGO.

All Licensing Expo participants will be required to wear a face mask while indoors at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and present proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test. Mask wearing will be monitored by the Informa team, who are also recommending that participants take a Covid-19 test before leaving to travel to Las Vegas.

“While we are still living and working during a pandemic, 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,” said Anna Knight, VP of Licensing, Informa Markets.

Licensing International President Maura Regan added: “Health and personal wellbeing remain a top priority for us all. As we continue to review and implement vigilant health protocols during this time, we’re excited for the all-important and safe return to Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.

“Bringing licensing professionals from around the world back together in person affords us all opportunities for new partnerships, networking, and learning – and a critical chance to move businesses forward. We’re confident Licensing Expo 2022 will bring the industry back together for a long-awaited reunion!”

Licensing Expo will also adopt a theme for the first time ever, with 2022 spotlighting location-based experiences like theme parks, escape rooms and VR worlds.

This year’s event will also be supported by the Licensing Expo official online platform, available to all exhibitors and visitors pre, during and post-show, allowing them to browse exhibiting brands, view exclusive content and schedule meetings to take place both in-person in Las Vegas and online post-event.

You can register for free for Licensing Expo here.