Brand Licensing Europe 2026
6 October 2026
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Brand Licensing Europe is the only pan-European event dedicated to licensing and brand extension, bringing together retailers, licensees and manufacturers for three days of deal-making, networking and trend spotting. Held at ExCeL London, the 2026 edition combines a show floor of brand owners with keynotes, panels and networking sessions on the License Global Main Stage and in the Networking Hub.
32 sessions · 68 speakers
Organiser (1)
Media Partner (1)
Association Partner (1)
Exhibitors (25)
Amazon · Robotime Europe Ltd. · Navigare · 3D AG · Trinity College Dublin · Crunchyroll · Products of Change · Kornit Digital · Safta S.A. · English Heritage · FC Barcelona · Sugi · Natural History Museum · Peagreen · Miffy · Netflix · WildBrain · Grant Thornton · Arsenal · RSPB · Paramount · Authentic Brands Group · Wander · Warner Music Group · Avery Dennison
Speakers (68)
- Ian Hart Head of Content, License Global
- Gianna Rosenbach Digital Editor, License Global
- McKenna Morgan Senior Content Editor, License Global
- Amanda Cioletti Vice President, Content & Strategy, License Global
- Andrew Xeni Founder & CEO, Fabacus
- Helena Mansell-Stopher Founder & CEO, Products of Change
- Maxine Lister Head of Licensing, Natural History Museum
- Corinne Duckworth Commercial Executive, Dreamtex
- Jacqui Parr Editor, The Grocer
- Matthieu Battini EMEA Sales Director, Brand Licensing Europe
- Abbie Taylor Brand Licensing Manager, Zoological Society of London
- Akira Yamaguchi Vice President, Toei Animation Europe
- Alan Schauder Group CEO, Merchantwise
- Alex Donaldson VP of Brand, Sales and Marketing
- Allana Holmes Commercial Director, Hunter Price
- Antonella Ceraso International Consumer Products Director, DeAPlaneta Entertainment
- Ben Peace EVP, Franchise, WildBrain
- Ben Townsend Product Development Executive, Aardman Animations
- Billy Langsworthy Co-founder, Brands Untapped & Mojo Nation
- Bob Brennecke Director of Experiences and Music Licensing, XBOX
- Bridie Gibbs Senior Product Development Manager, Magic Light Pictures
- Cristina Angelucci Publisher, Licensing Magazine
- Damian Treece Head of Licensing - UK Commercial, Universal Music Group UK
- Debs Southwood Design Director & Co-Founder, Wigwam Studios
- Declan Hasset Global Senior Licensing Manager, Diageo
- Elizabeth Foster VP Content and Communications, Licensing International
- Emma Weber VP Global Licensing, Goliath
- Emmanuel Assouline Chief Operating Officer, Sun City
- Emmanuelle Cadet Head of Brand Licensing, SEGA Europe
- Eva Derksen Head of Licensing, Van Gogh Museum
- Françoise Guyonnet CEO, STUDIOCANAL Kids & Family Ltd.
- Gabriela Arenas SVP Global Licensing, Sesame Workshop
- Jennifer Gleeson Global Senior Brand Manager, Global Licensing, Diageo
- Jo Broadfield Senior Vice President, EMEA, Warner Bros. Global Consumer Products
- Joan Carrera López Vice President Licensing & Retail, ATP Tour
- John Burns Partner and Head of Intellectual Property and Commercial, JMW
- Jonathan Sands Head of Experiences, Apple Corps
- Jörg Meister CEO, Collab Culture & little big things
- Kate Smith EVP, WildBrain Network, WildBrain
- Laurent Taieb Joint MD France, Licensing International
- Lily Drennan Assistant Event Manager, Brand Licensing Europe
- Luca Bonecchi VP Licensing Europe, Miraculous Corp
- Marianne Lesimple Director Toys and Leisure Group, Carrefour International
- Marisa Morgan LCP Global Creative Lead, Action Brands & Games, Hasbro
- Max Pilcher Consumer Products Associate, FMCG & Promotions, Mattel
- Miranda Langford Head of Marketing, Apple Corps
- Ozgur Dokurlar Managing Director, Somerbond
- Paul Cole Head of Consumer Product Licensing, Apple Corps
- Paul Moreton EVP, Chief Development Officer, Merlin
- Petra Strobl MD Germany, Licensing International
- Philippa Grogan Sustainability Lead, Nobody’s Child
- Rafa Macias Executive Vice President, Global Consumer Products & Games, Universal
- Rob Wijeratna Joint Managing Director, Rocket Licensing
- Robert Oberschelp President, Warner Bros. Global Consumer Products
- Roberta Nebbia MD Italy, Licensing International
- Roleff Kråkström CEO, Rights & Brands
- Rosey Blackmore Licensing Director, Tate
- Sara Redolfi Senior Category Manager & International Agents, DeAPlaneta Entertainment
- Sophie Kopaczynski CEO LPP Groupe, Le Petit Prince Licensing
- Steve Manners Head of Global Marketing & UK MD, Licensing International
- Suzy Raia EVP Global Consumer Products, BBC Studios
- Tarek Fadel Founder & CEO, FADEL
- Tate Dai Senior Marketing Executive, Licensing Expo China
- Thomas Rivière Global Brand Manager, Le Petit Prince Licensing
- Vincent Vandamme Head of French Office, Jazwares
- Yvette Vaessen CMO, Licensing Post & BRANDORA
- Zara Grindrod Brand, International and New Business Director, Rainbow Designs
- Zoé Marty Senior Marketing & PR Manager, STUDIOCANAL Kids & Family Ltd.
Agenda
- Your Guide to Brand Licensing Europe 6 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- One IP, Many Worlds: Transmedia's Impact on Licensing Roll-Out 6 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- Brand Licensing Explained 6 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- Press Briefing: Exclusive Reveal of the Data Driving Brand Licensing in Europe 6 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- SPONSORED - The Little Prince: From Classic Masterpiece to Global Pop Icon 6 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- KEYNOTE - Carrefour, Jazwares, and Sun City: The Power of Partnership in European Retail 6 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- SPONSORED - Legal Solutions for Every Stage of Your Brand Licensing Journey 6 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- New to Show & Solo Traveler Networking 6 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- SPONSORED - Toei Animation Beyond the Fandom: The Retail Case for Anime's Biggest Franchises 6 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- SPONSORED - Licensing's Next Frontier: Turning Brand Protection Into a Competitive Advantage 6 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- HEADLINE KEYNOTE: Beyond Beatlemania: Evolving The Beatles’ Licensing, Retail and Fan Experiences 6 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- Building Minecraft: The Real-World Blueprint for Building Profitable Location-Based Experiences 6 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- SPONSORED - From Contracts to Forecasts: AI Across the Licensing Lifecycle 6 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- Global Brands, Local Relevance: How NBCUniversal Builds Franchises That Thrive Across Markets 6 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- Mastering Brand Partnerships: How Agents Can Elevate Your Licensing Strategy 7 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- State of the Nation: The Brand Licensing Forecast 7 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- What's Winning with Kids 7 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- 5 Keys to Successful Brand Collaborations – A German Perspective 7 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- The 'Bluey' Effect: Building Franchises for Generations 7 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- SPONSORED - Paddington: From Storybook to Pop Culture 7 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- Topic Table Talks 7 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- SPONSORED - Milo: The Journey to a Global Brand 7 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- KEYNOTE - Unlocking the Magic: How Warner Bros. Discovery Keeps Harry Potter Spellbinding After 25 Years 7 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- From Factory to Market: Understanding Your Manufacturing and Licensee Partners 7 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- From Recognition to Relevance: How Licensing Keeps Diageo's Iconic Brands Distinctive, Desirable and Consumer-First 7 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- Creative Workshop 7 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- Beyond Game Day: Building 365-Day Consumer Brands from Sports IP 7 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- Timeless Brands, Modern Moves: Heritage & Museum Licensing Strategies 8 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- Licensing Across Europe: Insights from France, Germany, and Italy 8 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- Trust Wears Well: Building Authentic Partnerships That Consumers Believe In 8 October 2026 · License Global Main Stage
- Consumption Trends in China’s IP Licensing Industry 8 October 2026 · Networking Hub
- Young Persons Network - Careers Afternoon 8 October 2026 · Networking Hub