LicenseTalks

powered by Licensing International, Licensing Magazine and BRANDmate

Experience exclusive LicenseTalks from Tuesday to Thursday during Spielwarenmesse 2024 in the new LicenseLounge hosted by Spielwarenmesse & BRANDmate in Hall 12.0. In cooperation with Licensing International, Licensing Magazine and BRANDmate, international licensing experts will present market trends, developments and best practices in the form of open bar talks. Take an active part in shaping the LicenseTalks and be part of the discussions!

MC for Tuesday

Licensing International - Steve Manners

MC for Wednesday

Licensing Magazine - Christina Angelucci

MC for Thursday

BRANDmate - Eva Stemmer

30. ianuarieTuesday Organizer: Steve - Licensing International

Trends in Licensing: an overview of the growing trends and potential of the licensing business

Maura Regan, President, Licensing International (USA)
15:00 - 15:30
LicenseLounge hosted by Spielwarenmesse & BRANDmate in Hall 12.0 
30. ianuarieTuesday Organizer: Steve - Licensing International

Kidult Culture: An In-Depth Look at the Global Phenomena

Ben Roberts, Content Director EMEA, License Global (UK), Gary Pope, Co-Founder, Kids Industries (UK) & Timo Beer, International Product Manager, Ravensburger Verlag GmbH (Germany)
15:45 - 16:15
LicenseLounge hosted by Spielwarenmesse & BRANDmate in Hall 12.0 
30. ianuarieTuesday Organizer: Steve - Licensing International

Manga & Anime: the development of the sector and its future in licensing

Steve Manners, Head of Global Marketing & UK Managing Director, Licensing International (USA)
16:30 - 17:00
LicenseLounge hosted by Spielwarenmesse & BRANDmate in Hall 12.0 
31. ianuarieWednesday Organizer: Cristina - Licensing Magazine

From Promotions to Toys. An innovative approach to build toy based IPs and create new licensing opportunities

Massimiliano Piazzolla, Managing Director, Play Around (Italy)
15:00 - 15:30
LicenseLounge hosted by Spielwarenmesse & BRANDmate in Hall 12.0 
31. ianuarieWednesday Organizer: Cristina - Licensing Magazine

From Toys to Children’s Content. Cry Babies Success Story

Cristina Camprubi, Licensing & ODM Director, IMC Toys (Spain)
15:45 - 16:15
LicenseLounge hosted by Spielwarenmesse & BRANDmate in Hall 12.0 
31. ianuarieWednesday Organizer: Cristina - Licensing Magazine

Hello Kitty celebrates its 50th anniversary. The magic of Hello Kitty in the world of Toys

Giovanna Sanzò, Senior Licensing Director & Sanrio Brand Leader Europe, Middle East & Turkey, Sanrio (Italy)
16:30 - 17:00
LicenseLounge hosted by Spielwarenmesse & BRANDmate in Hall 12.0 
01. februarieThursday Organizer: Eva - BRANDmate

NFL goes International! Why international sport brands are booming and relevant for retailers and consumers

Sven Thierhoff, Vice President Global Licensing & Business Development, IMG Licensing (Germany) & Ute Stauss, Expert for Licensing Consumer Products & Lifestyle (Germany)
11:00 - 11:30
LicenseLounge hosted by Spielwarenmesse & BRANDmate in Hall 12.0 
01. februarieThursday Organizer: Eva - BRANDmate

Shopper marketing at the POS with loyalty programmes and collectibles promotions

Lisa-Christine Gray, Head of Sports & Entertainment Campaigns, The Continuity Company (APAC)
11:45 - 12:15
LicenseLounge hosted by Spielwarenmesse & BRANDmate in Hall 12.0 
01. februarieThursday Organizer: Eva - BRANDmate

A booming global industry: e-sport. How can the toy and e-sports industries benefit from each other?

Erwin Del Castillo, Head of Consumer Products, G Esports Holding GmbH (Germany)
12:30 - 13:00
LicenseLounge hosted by Spielwarenmesse & BRANDmate in Hall 12.0