LIMA is accepting submissions for speakers and presentations for the Licensing University™ conference program to be held in conjunction with the Licensing International Expo 2012. With approximately 30 sessions, Licensing University™ will cover a broad range of topics affecting the industry in a number of categories. Through hands-on workshops, breakfast roundtables, panels and small discussion groups, the sessions will explore key industry topics and trends as well as provide networking opportunities for both newcomers and experienced businesspeople.
The Licensing University™ program will kick off on Sunday, June 10, with a retail tour of Las Vegas. The formal seminar program will begin on Monday, June 11 (the day before the Expo opens), and continue through Wednesday, June 13. The Expo itself runs June 12-14.
 
 
Topics of particular interest for 2012 include:
• Case studies on new product and property introductions and brand extensions
• Retail strategies and trends
• International licensing
• Mobile and wireless content
• Aps/Videogaming
• Food branding and licensing
• Consumer spending trends
• Corporate branding
• Music and celebrity licensing
• Sports licensing
• Art licensing
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Maximizing Social Media
 
General conference topics include:
• Licensing and the law
• Growth in Global markets
• Marketing, strategy and promotion
• Retail partnerships
• Demographic and retail trends
• Product sourcing
• New Market Opportunities
 
To apply to become a moderator or speaker, paste the below URL into your browser. Only on-line submissions will be accepted.
http://www.licensing.org/education/licensing-university/2012-licensing-university-call-for-submissions/
 
ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE 2012 PROGRAM
For more information, please contact Marty Brochstein at mbrochstein@licensing.org