Licensing Expo 2027

According to the organizer's published facts and figures, the show draws a large global audience. Facts and figures cited include 5,000+ brands showcased, 10,000+ unique attendees, 8,400+ meetings booked in the online platform, and 18% retail attendance. The audience is made up of business professionals including manufacturers/licensees, licensing agents, brand owners and IP owners, distributors, wholesalers and retailers.

As of the latest information, registration was not yet open, and prospective attendees are invited to register their interest to be notified when it goes live. Different ticket types have various prices, and registration is not currently open — you can register your interest to be notified when registration goes live.

Pass types include:

• Standard Pass — The Standard Pass includes full show floor access to 300+ exhibitors, 20 exhibitor meeting requests, and access to all essential education sessions at the theaters.
• Explorer Pass — Designed for newcomers, it includes everything in the Standard Pass plus the Licensing Unlocked educational platform (worth $249), 50 exhibitor meeting requests, and exclusive newcomer-focused content and guidance.
• Networking Pass — Offers 100 exhibitor meeting requests, 25 visitor meeting requests, priority access to the Event Planner, access to the Matchmaking Lounge, entry to the Opening Night Party, and all Standard and Explorer Pass benefits.
• Retail Pass — a free pass for qualifying retailers who work for an established retail business selling licensed products direct to consumers.

Other key points:

• Admission is free of charge to all participating exhibitors, and their staff and contractors.
• While onsite registration is available, the organizer strongly advises registering and paying in advance to avoid entry delays and secure the best pricing.
• All passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Payment is by credit card only, and all major credit cards are accepted.
• Each person must register individually, as the current registration system does not support group registration; each attendee must complete their registration individually.

Licensing Expo has a long track record as the anchor event of the global licensing industry. For more than 40 years, Licensing Expo has connected the world's most influential entertainment, character, art, and corporate brand owners and agents with consumer goods manufacturers, licensees and retailers. The organizer points to landmark licensed collaborations that have emerged through the show. From Paw Patrol backpacks generating $300M in sales to the sold-out Barbie x Balmain collaboration, Licensing Expo is the birthplace of some of the most successful brand extensions. It is produced by the Global Licensing Group, part of Informa Markets.