Global Industry Leaders to Address Critical Trade Changes at Licensing Expo 2025

Licensing Expo offers unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn and advance licensing strategies on a world stage while tackling essential topics on the current economic landscape.

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2025 /  Licensing Expo, the world's leading platform for licensing, brand extension and collaborations, announces its newly added, dedicated content, addressing trade and market changes to deliver the most timely and critical insights. As global trade dynamics continue to evolve, informing fresh strategies and gaining key answers is top of mind at licensing's most valuable annual tentpole event, May 20-22 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

"Tariff Turbulence: Navigating Global Trade and Its Impact on Consumer Products" will host an expert-led panel exploring how licensing leaders may adapt to global shifts and navigate vital challenges to find new paths for business operations and resilience (Tuesday, May 20, from 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM, License Global Theater).

Industry authorities Steven Heller the President and Founder of The Brand Liaison, Jed Ferdinand, Partner and Co-Chair of Meister Seelig & Fein's Intellectual Property Group and Sam Hafif, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Concept One Accessories, will discuss how tariff policies are reshaping sourcing, product development, retail pricing and contract negotiations, as well take a deep dive into how brands, agents and manufacturers are responding to market intricacies, presenting options to prepare and get ahead of the curve.

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The session reinforces Licensing Expo's role as the global hub for industry collaboration, education and business transformation. Senior decision-makers attending from over 85 countries include buyers from some of the world's leading retail giants like Walmart, Amazon, Inditex, Alibaba amongst many more, with 50% of attendees holding global buying power.

"In times of change, knowledge-sharing and connecting with the community are more important than ever," says Anna Clarke, SVP of the Global Licensing Group at Informa Markets. "Hosting impactful conversations at Licensing Expo as the global stage, reflects the nature of the platform we have designed to inspire creative solutions and discover opportunities, as we convene to decide what the future of our business looks like. Despite disruptions at an international level, consumer passion for cherished brands endures, and this will continue to drive new thinking and innovative approaches as we move forward together as an industry."