Anna Knight

Licensing Expo 2024 will take place from May 21st to 23rd, while Brand Licensing Europe 2024 has been dated for September 24th to 26th.

“I’d love to see everyone getting outdoors, enjoying the sun, getting some headspace and recharging their wellbeing batteries, while ­at the same time raising money for some great causes,” said Anna Knight, SVP Licensing, Informa Markets.

“We have done everything possible to reduce disruption to our visitors, exhibitors and contractors,” said Anna Knight, SVP Licensing at Informa Markets.

Anyone who is registered for BLE can use the online planner to search for license-ready brands and the exhibitors who represent them – and book meetings through the Matchmaking function.

Budding design stars are tasked with designing a Wallace & Gromit branded toy, with an emphasis on STEM learning.

Mattel’s President and COO Richard Dickson will discuss Barbie’s fashion legacy to date, and also look ahead at the brand’s bright future in this sector.

“We can’t wait to bring the industry back together again and help to drive the conversations that lead to the creation of innovative new products that consumers love,” said Anna Knight, SVP of Licensing at Informa Markets.

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.

The BLE team has partnered with ExpressTest by CignPost to facilitate all testing requirements for international attendees.

Gold medallists Tom Daley and Charlotte Worthington will be taking part in the panel session, alongside Team GB’s Tim Ellerton and The Point.1888’s Will Stewart.