Licensing Expo Event Planner Goes Live: Start Securing Meetings Today

Attendees can now access the Event Planner platform to schedule meetings with top exhibitors ahead of the influential licensing industry event.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Informa Markets' Licensing Expo has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Event Planner platform, allowing attendees to start scheduling meetings with major exhibitors and industry leaders before the event takes place on May 19-21 in Las Vegas. The platform is powered by AI technology to provide personalized recommendations and help attendees maximize their time at the expo, which is expected to feature over 5,000 brands across various sectors.

Why it matters

Licensing Expo is a crucial event for the $369+ billion global brand licensing industry, and securing meetings with key exhibitors and decision-makers ahead of time is essential for attendees to make the most of their experience. The Event Planner platform aims to optimize networking and business opportunities by enabling attendees to connect with the right people and brands to achieve their goals.

The details

The Event Planner platform has been upgraded with new features based on feedback from last year's event, including AI-powered matchmaking, a "Saved Search" function to receive alerts about relevant new connections, and a "Super Search" bar to easily find people, brands, exhibitors, and content. Registered retailers for this year's Licensing Expo include major names like Abercrombie & Fitch, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart.

  • Licensing Expo 2026 will take place on May 19-21 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • The Event Planner platform is now live and available for attendees to start scheduling meetings.

The players

Informa Markets

The organizer of Licensing Expo and the parent company of the Global Licensing Group.

Licensing International

The leading trade organization for the global brand licensing industry, sponsoring Licensing Expo.

Anna Clarke

Senior Vice President of the Global Licensing Group at Informa Markets.

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What they’re saying

“Planning your meetings ahead is absolutely essential to making the most of your Licensing Expo experience.”

— Anna Clarke, Senior Vice President of the Global Licensing Group (Informa Markets)

What’s next

Attendees are encouraged to register for Licensing Expo 2026 and start using the Event Planner platform to secure meetings with top exhibitors and industry leaders ahead of the event.

The takeaway

The launch of the upgraded Event Planner platform for Licensing Expo 2026 highlights the importance of pre-planning and networking in the brand licensing industry, as attendees look to make the most of this influential annual event and drive business forward.