Join Licensing International for the 2026 Fashion Licensing Summit. There are massive opportunities in fashion licensing, especially as it expands to connect more deeply with other categories like accessories, beauty, and fragrance. FLS will bring together top decision-makers and thought leaders to discuss a range of topics, including collaborations, retail trends, immersive experiences, and more. This event will also include opportunities to network with industry leaders.

Standard Rates:

Standard Member: $250

Standard Non-Member: $325

Subject to Change

Agenda: 

8:30 – 8:55 AM
Arrivals and Check In

8:55 – 9:05 AM
Opening Remarks
Maura Regan, President of Licensing International

Steven Heller, President of The Brand Liaison

9:10– 9:50 AM
Research Presentation and Q&A
“What’s In and What’s Out”

Experts from research firm Toluna share the latest research available for the apparel, beauty, and footwear categories. This session will examine recent data and provide insights into the trends that are driving consumers to fill their carts.

Speaker: Michele McDonald, EVP, Commercial Group Lead, North America at Toluna

9:55 – 10:30 AM
Panel and Q&A
“The Key to Collabs”

Gain insights into how top IP owners are using collaborations to strengthen their brands, connect with new demographics, and expand into new categories or territories.

Moderator: Cole Wassner, CEO at Wassner Management Group

Speakers to Include:

• David Ballin, Senior Director Brand Heat for Puma Group
• Chris Groll, F1

10:35 – 11:05 AM
Coffee and Networking

11:10 – 11:45 PM
Panel and Q&A
“The Smell of Success”

Fashion and entertainment brands continue to break into the world of beauty through the launch of licensed fragrances. Join industry experts to learn what is currently driving growth across the category and what’s next.

Moderator: Abby Wallach, Founder and CEO of House of Scentinvent

Speakers to Include:

• Lori Singer, President of Parlux

11:50 – 12:00 PM
The Secret to Reinventing a Classic IP
The King Features team shares how fashion can be used to revive and reinvent classic properties, even when there is limited new content to support the consumer products program.

Speaker: Carla Silva, SVP and GM, Global Head of Licensing at King Features

12:05 – 1:05 PM
Lunch and Networking

1:10 – 1:50 PM
Panel and Q&A
“The Big Brand Builders”

Executives from Consortium, IMG, and WHP Global share what they’ve acquired and where they’re going next.

Moderator: Carolyn D’Angelo, Senior Managing Director, Head of Brand Operations at Gordon Brothers

Speakers to Include:

• Cory Baker, Founder & Managing Partner at Consortium Brand Partners
• Lynn Flynn, Executive Vice President, Fashion Vertical at WHP Global
• Olivia Tedaldi, VP Fashion & Culture Licensing at IMG

1:55 – 2:35 PM
Fireside Chat and Q&A
“Financing the Fashion Industry”

Industry experts discuss their evolving strategies, what they are focused on across the fashion licensing landscape, and how financing can change a brand’s business model.

Moderator: Jed Ferdinand, Partner and Chair of IP Group at Meister Seelig & Schuster

Speakers to Include:

• Gary Wassner, CEO of Hilldun Corporation

2:40 – 3:15 PM
Coffee and Networking

3:20 – 3:45 PM
Fireside Chat and Q&A

3:50 – 4:25 PM
Panel and Q&A
“Spotlight on Celebrities”

Join industry experts as they break down the different strategies celebrities are using to stand out in the fashion landscape.

4:30 – 4:50 PM
Keynote and Q&A 

4:55 – 5:00 PM
Closing Remarks

Maura Regan, President of Licensing International

5:00 – 6:00 PM
Cocktails and Networking

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CANCELLATION POLICY:
All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected] by November 6th, 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 November 6th, 2026. Registration can be transferred to another person to attend Fashion Licensing 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.