The global schedule of trade shows and other events of interest to licensing professionals shifts regularly. We’re constantly updating and adding to the list below, which includes the latest information, as well as links to the event sites.
Updated, September 27, 2023
| EVENT | LOCATION | DATE |
|---|---|---|
2023 | ||
| Vision Expo West | Las Vegas, NV | Sept. 27-30 |
| NY Toy Fair | NYC | Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 |
| Brand Licensing Europe | London, UK | Oct. 4-6 |
| NYC Comic Con | NYC | Oct. 12-15 |
| Global Gaming Expo | Las Vegas, NV | Oct. 9-12 |
| BGS – Brazil Game Show | São Paulo, Brazil | Oct. 11-15 |
| High Point Furniture Market | High Point, NC | Oct. 14-18 |
| China Licensing Expo | Shanghai, China | Oct. 17-19 |
| London MCM Comic Con | London, UK | Oct. 27-29 |
| Brand & Licensing Innovation Summit | NYC | Nov. 2-3 |
| Anime Expo Chibi | Ontario, CA | Nov. 11-12 |
| PLMA Private Label Trade Show | Chicago, IL | Nov. 12-14 |
| IAPPA | Orlando, Florida | Nov. 14-17 |
| Anime NYC | NYC | Nov. 17-19 |
| Paperworld China | Shanghai, China | Nov. 17-19 |
| Paperworld Middle East | Dubai, UAE | Nov. 21-23 |
| Fashion Footwear Association of New York Market Week | NYC | Nov. 27 - Dec. 1 |
| Mapic | Cannes, France | Nov. 28-30 |
| CCXP | São Paulo, Brazil | Nov. 30-Dec. 3 |
2024 | ||
| Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair | Hong Kong | Jan. 8-11 |
| Stationary and School Supplies Fair | Hong Kong | Jan. 8-11 |
| National Retail Federation "The Big Show" | NYC | Jan. 14-16 |
| Paperworld | Mumbai, India | Jan. 18-20 |
| Maison & Objet | Paris, France | Jan. 18-22 |
| Winter Fancy Food Show | Las Vegas, NV | Jan. 21-23 |
| Halloween Party Expo | Las Vegas, NV | Jan. 23-25 |
| London Toy Fair | London, UK | Jan. 23-25 |
| Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show | Las Vegas, NV | Jan. 24-26 |
| Ambiente | Frankfurt, Germany | Jan. 26-30 |
| Christmasworld | Frankfurt, Germany | Jan. 26-30 |
| Creativeworld | Frankfurt, Germany | Jan. 27-30 |
| Nuremberg Toy Fair | Nuremberg, Germany | Jan. 30- Feb. 4 |
| Kidscreen Summit | San Diego, CA | Feb. 4-7 |
| NY Now Winter | NYC | Feb. 4-7 |
| Spring Fair | Birmingham, UK | Feb. 4-7 |
| Australian Toy Fair | Melbourne, Australia | Feb. 11-14 |
| Project Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Feb. 13-15 |
| Gulfood | Dubai, UAE | Feb. 19-23 |
| Hong Kong Jewellery Show | Hong Kong | Feb. 29- March 4 |
| Abrin International Toy Fair | São Paulo, Brazil | March 6-9 |
| ASD Market Week | Las Vegas, NV | March 10-13 |
| Natural Products Expo West | Anaheim, CA | March 12-16 |
| Ideal Home Show | London, UK | March 15-31 |
| Vision Expo East | NYC | March 15-17 |
| Inspired Home Show | Chicago, IL | March 17-19 |
| Global Pet Expo | Orlando, FL | March 20-22 |
| WonderCon | Orlando, FL | March 29-31 |
| Shenzhen International Toy & Education Fair | Shenzhen, China | April 8-10 |
| Bologna Children’s Book Fair | Bologna, Italy | April 8-11 |
| VOW New World of Bridal | Atlanta, GA | April 9-13 |
| Mip TV | Cannes, France | April 15-17 |
| Hong Kong International Licensing Show | Hong Kong | April 27-29 |
| National Restaurant Association Show | Chicago, IL | May 18-21 |
| LuxePack | NYC | May 8-9 |
| Sweets & Snacks Show | Indianapolis, IN | May 13-16 |
| Surtex | NYC | May 16-17 |
| National Restaurant Show | Chicago, IL | May 21-23 |
| Celebra Show | São Paulo, Brazil | May 26-29 |
| Bio Brazil Fair | Biofach America Latina – International Fair of Organic Products and Agroecology | São Paulo, Brazil | June 12-15 |
| Naturaltech – Healthy Food, Supplements, Natural Products and Health Fair | São Paulo, Brazil | June 12-15 |
| Summer Fancy Food Show | NYC | June 23-25 |
| Anime Expo | Los Angeles, CA | July 4-7 |
| Licensing Expo China | Shanghai, China | July 17-19 |
| Comic-Con | San Diego, CA | July 25-28 |
| MAGIC Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Aug. 7-9 |
| Escolar Office Brasil – International Fair of Products for Stationers, Schools and Offices | São Paulo, Brazil | Aug. 4-7 |
| Expolazer & Outdoor Living – International Fair for Swimming Pools, Spas, Leisure and Wellness | São Paulo, Brazil | Aug. 13-16 |
| MAGIC NYC | NYC | Sept. 19-21 |