Following its inaugural in April this year with 400 international and Japanese brands and more than 13,200 attendees, Licensing Expo Japan has disclosed the first list of companies that have signed on to participate in its second annual show.
Licensing Expo Japan will take place from April 25 to 27 next year at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center. The show will also coincide with the international fashion trade show IFF-MAGIC for the second consecutive year.
Several exhibitors that have already signed on for the 2018 show include CAA-GBG, Green Camel, Handmade Creative, Le Cordon Bleu Japan and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Following its success at Licensing Expo and Brand Licensing Europe, the Matchmaking Service will also debut at Licensing Expo.
The particular service is an online tool that provides licensees, agents, manufacturers and retailers with a user-friendly way to connect face-to-face. The service will be offered in both Japanese and English.
“We are thrilled to see early and continued commitment from leading global licensees and licensors to attend Licensing Expo Japan for the second year in a row,” said Jessica Blue, senior vice president, global licensing group, UBM. “At this year’s event, we are very excited to introduce our matchmaking services and host several riveting speakers in our seminar program, further complementing Licensing Expo Japan’s robust offerings,” she added.
