LIMA UK ANNOUNCES SPEAKER LINEUP FOR ANNUAL SPRING LICENSING ESSENTIALS COURSE

LIMA will host its annual UK Licensing Essentials Course on 7th May at 54 Buckingham Gate in London. Among the hot topics to be covered during this full day of education and networking are “How to Make Licensing Work In-store” and “The Effect of Traditional vs. Digital Play Patterns on Licensing.” Packed with content for everyone from industry newcomers to accomplished veterans, the day will feature seminars on best practices, basic licensing know-how, new opportunities and current industry trends. Kelvyn Gardner, Managing Director of LIMA UK, will kick off the day with an Introduction to Licensing session.  Licensing Essentials speakers include:

• Mike Stagg, Disney Consumer Products –managing licensing programs at retail
• Gurminder Panesar, Wiggin LLP – essential legal know-how
• Henrique Carvalho, 360 Audit– essential financial know-how
• Max Templeman, Gfk Research – scope and value of research into consumer products & licensing
• Gary Pope, Kids Industries –insights into child behaviour and the retail experience
• Dave Collins, Rizon Studios – why great design is at the heart of successful licensing

Part two of this action-packed day begins at 5pm with the annual Legendary Licensing Debate – a lively and often provocative discussion on licensing, ‘Question Time’ style.  Following the debate will be the much-anticipated Spring Fling networking party. With over 150 senior industry executives in attendance at last year’s party, the Spring Fling has proven to be one of licensing’s hottest tickets of the year. Gardner comments: “In one day, participants will get enough information to understand how licensing works, how to go about it, the resources they need and who they need to work with – as well as exclusive insights into trends not available anywhere else. Our Spring Fling networking party in the evening also gives people the opportunity to build valuable business relationships, discuss important issues and catch up with contacts. Do not miss it!”

To make a booking please visit: http://www.licensing.org/event/lima-uk-licensing-essentials-course-spring-fling/

Prices Start from £60

For more information please contact Ryan Beaird, LIMA UK Marketing and Operations Manager on +44 1908 802 863 or rbeaird@licensing.org