

2025 Hall of Fame Induction & Global Rising Star Awards
Date
December 03, 2025
Event Time
11:30 am EST
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 7th, 2025
Licensing International is proud to present this year’s inductees, Allison Ames, President and CEO of Beanstalk; Susan Brandt, President and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises; Steven Ekstract, CEO and Chief Content Officer at entertainmentxtracks; The Hallmark brand and legacy, founded by J.C. Hall; international icon Dolly Parton; and film director, producer, writer, and actor Kevin Smith. The Hall of Fame honors executives’ legacies, bodies of work, and unique contributions to the licensing community.
This luncheon is a fundraiser for our Scholarship Program and will support the LI Foundation in its mission to inspire the next generation of licensing professionals globally while advancing the understanding of licensing in society. The program grants scholarships to deserving individuals around the world who are interested in a career in brand licensing.
For additional sponsorship with greater opportunities for visibility and/or additional information, please contact: Maria Ungaro mungaro@licensing.org