Join Licensing International for the 2026 AI & Licensing Summit, where industry leaders will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the global brand licensing landscape. As AI continues to reshape product development, brand protection, marketing, and consumer engagement, this summit will provide essential insights into both the opportunities and challenges facing the industry as it continues to adapt to new technologies.

Agenda: Speakers to Date

12:00 PM – 1:00PM  
Check-In and Lunch/Networking

1:00 – 1:10 PM  
Opening Remarks
Maura Regan, President of Licensing International 

Kristine Young, Partner at Mayer Brown  

1:15 – 1:45 AM 
Panel and Q&A
“Dealing with AI”  

Join experts from Mayer Brown and Hasbro to learn how to effectively incorporate the use of AI into the terms of your licensing agreements and collaborations, and gain insights into the process of contracting for AI services. 

Moderator: Richard Assmus, Partner at Mayer Brown  

Speakers  

• Rohith George, Partner at Mayer Brown

• Rosalind Read, Head of Business & Legal Affairs at Hasbro Entertainment
  
• Kristine Young, Partner at Mayer Brown 

1:50 – 2:00 PM 
Presentation
“The New Rules”
Learn how to develop internal policies to ensure your team uses AI appropriately and effectively.  

Speaker: Lei Shen, Partner at Mayer Brown 

2:05 – 2:15 PM  
Presentation

“Focus on Sustainability” 
Learn about AI’s environmental impact and how to incorporate the technology into your strategy while still maintaining your company’s commitments around sustainability.  

Speaker: Andrea Green, VP of North America for Products of Change

2:20 – 2:50 PM  
Coffee and Networking

2:55 – 3:25 PM 
Panel and Q&A
“Spotlight on Privacy” 

This session examines the steps your team needs to take to protect your data as well as the data of your clients and partners.  

Moderator: Kristine Young, Partner at Mayer Brown  

Speakers 

• Arsen Kourinian, Partner at Mayer Brown 

3:30 – 3:40 PM 
Presentation

“Protecting Your Brand”
The team at CounterFind provides insights into the role AI can play in brand protection.  

Speaker: Rachel Aronson, Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at CounterFind  

3:45 – 4:15 PM 
Fireside Chat
“Amplifying Creativity with AI”
Join industry experts to discuss the relationship between AI and creativity as well as how the technology might reshape creative processes and workflows in the licensing industry moving forward.  

Speakers 

• Amy Pagels, Founder of ALP Impact Advisory 

4:20 – 4:50 PM  

Panel and Q&A

“Everyday AI” 

This session will highlight AI’s practical applications—including administrative uses, approvals, design, and research—and how to incorporate it into your current workflow.   

Moderator: Madelaine Thomas, Associate at Mayer Brown 

Speakers

• Gregg Guest, VP of Product Management, Cloud at FADEL 

4:50 – 5:00 PM  

Closing Remarks
Maura Regan, President of Licensing International 

Kristine Young, Partner at Mayer Brown  

5:00 – 6:00 PM  
Cocktails and Networking

Pricing:
Members: $250
Nonmembers: $325

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CANCELLATION POLICY:
All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing to info@licensing.org by April 2, 2026. If you are registering a group, you acknowledge you are agreeing to the terms on behalf of each individual. A refund of the registration fee, less a $50 cancellation fee, will be given for cancellations received on or before April 2, 2026. Registration can be transferred to another person to attend the summit. Registration fees cannot be transferred to another event, meeting or membership. All refunds will be made payable to the payer only. There will be no exceptions to this cancellation policy.