The Light Fund and Licensing International’s Young Professionals Network to host Coffee & Connect event with Funko and HMV next month

The Light Fund and Licensing International are hosting a Young Professional Network Coffee & Connect morning next month.

Taking place at Funko’s London office on Thursday, November 20th, the event will see Funko joined by HMV to discuss the world of fandom, kidults and retail. The session will also host a Q&A, as well as time for networking.

Tickets cost £20 and all proceeds go to the industry charity, The Light Fund.

“We’re delighted to announce the third Coffee & Connect event, hosted by Funko,” said Corinne Duckworth, Commercial Executive at Dreamtex and Chairman of Licensing International’s UK Young Professionals Network.

“This edition will explore the power of fandom and how to nurture and engage a super-fan community, with a spotlight on effective retail strategies – including a panel discussion with HMV! I’m personally looking forward to this one, and even better that all ticket proceeds go straight to The Light Fund!”

For more information, or to book your ticket, head to: https://www.lightfund-events.org/tickets/product/coffee-and-connect-nov-2025/