SPLiCE BRAND OASIS Licensors Summit™ consistently affords opportunities for Licensors & Solution Providers
to understand business challenges and generate connections. January 24 - 25, 2023 we will accomplish this by hosting educational forum in Los Angeles to build awareness within the licensing industry.
Onsite at the University of Southern California and online in Hopin!
USC is our onsite host venue to kick off our industry gem event! Virtual event will be hosted in Hopin.
We will feature a collegiate panel on agency and in-house licensing strategies,
16th annual SPLiCE Social Accountability Mini Summit,
AND incredible best practices from leading experts PLUS Business Networking!
Registration is complimentary for SPLiCE Members. Registration to attend onsite closes on Friday, Jan 20!
Join Bob Mackie Design Group, Ltd., Caterpillar Inc., The Clorox Company, The Coca-Cola Company, Crayola,
Deere & Company, Dependable Solutions, Inc., Dole Food Company, Electrolux, General Motors,
Honeywell International Inc., HP Inc., Invotex, Life is Good, LMCA, Mattel, McCormick & Company, Morton Salt, NBCUniversal, Newell Brands, Norscot Group, Octane5 International, The Procter & Gamble Company,
Serta Simmons Bedding Company, Social Accountability International (SAI), United States Air & Space Forces IP Mgmt, United States Postal Service, University of Southern California, The Walt Disney Company, Whirlpool Corporation,
and Zippo Manufacturing Company.
SPLiCE Brand Oasis Licensors Summit 2023 | Hybrid
Onsite: University of Southern California | Virtual in Hopin
Useful links for your ONSITE event experience:
LAX to USC Hotel | Directions
USC Hotel | 3540 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles CA 90007
USC Bashor Lounge | Heritage Hall, 3501 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089
USC Map | Walking directions from USC Hotel to Bashor Lounge
Program Highlights | January 24 & 25, 2023
PROGRAM DAY 1: Tuesday, January 24
Building the Brand through Licensing
Onsite: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm PT | Virtual: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm PT
USC Campus Tour for All Onsite Attendees
Including the Coliseum, Bookstore, Heritage Hall, Bashor Lounge, and USC Village
Fireside Spotlight: The Game Plan of Collegiate Licensing
agency versus in‐house, the retail challenges, KPI’s, and celebrity licensing impacting licensing goals and objectives
Steve Fuller, Director, Trademarks and Licensing Services, USC
Mike Dunn, Chief Brand Officer, Octane5
License Agreement Financial Terms; the Good, the Bad and the WTF Were We Thinking!
Debora Rose Stewart, Managing Director, Invotex
Kris Anton, Managing Director, Invotex
Fireside 121 Chat: Building your brand through licensing
Debbie Olshan, Sales Director, Dependable Solutions
Kristin Edstrom, Senior Brand Licensing Manager, Morton Salt
How Big is Brand Licensing?
Reliable data that is quantifiable & objective
Scott Goodfellow, Director of Trademark Licensing, Global Business Development, Procter & Gamble
Onsite Business Building Networking & Reception T‐Shirt Swap!
PROGRAM DAY 2: Wednesday, January 25 | 9:15 am - 4:00 pm PT
Protecting the Brand through Licensing
Onsite: 9:15 am - 4:00 pm PT | Virtual: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm PT
16th Annual SPLiCE Social Accountability Mini Summit Social Impact Assessments
We will focus on how the licensee can manage the program with tools & resources to be successful.
· Managing Risk through Effective Management Systems
· EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence
· United Nations Guiding Principles (UNGP) on Business and Human Rights
Special Guests: Jane Hwang and Hannah Crane, Social Accountability International (SAI)
Extended Producer Regulations & Chemicals in Licensed Products
“Environmental Sustainability/Chemical Registration or Restriction Programs” contract language discussed along with current operating procedures to which licensors manage chemicals in licensed consumer products.
SPLiCE Product Regulatory Compliance Benchmark Co‐Leads
Manny Grace, Associate General Counsel, The Walt Disney Company
Melinda Miller, Director, Product Compliance at Universal Parks & Resorts, NBCU
The Business of NFTs and What is Happening in the Marketplace
We will delve into current trends and legal issues with NFT activations. An engaging Q&A will ensue.
Dave Anderson, Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Universal Products & Experiences, NBCUniversal
Sean Keith, Vice President, NFTs & Emerging Technology, Universal Products & Experiences, NBCUniversal
Onsite Trends and Solutions Help Me Help YOU! & Business Building Networking
SPLiCE Members attend free of charge and are encouraged to share registration details with their global teams!
SPLiCE Affiliates are associated colleagues to make our event successful, together!
SPLiCE welcomes additional qualified licensing industry stakeholders (Licensors, Brand Owners, Manufacturers, and Licensees) $450 per ticket. To request attendance, please contact collaborate@SPLiCElicensing.com.
Acceptance to attend is based upon current by-laws and SPLiCE Global Affiliate Program requirements.
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Founded in 2012, SPLiCE Licensors Summit™ maintains the vision to facilitate best practices for licensing process management and showcases expert Solution Providers within the licensing.
Solution Providers will present their developed technologies, processes, and/or
consultation practices to SPLiCE Members and other licensors.
The Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence is a blend of industries, companies, and brands that collaborate to share licensing best practices and collective experiences
from the brand owner perspective.
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As a non-profit, SPLiCE has been in existence for 20 years and skillfully provides a platform of continuous learning through benchmark committees, four annual meetings, and opportunities for Members to interact virtually and in-person.
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This year, University of Southern California, USC, will host our Brand Oasis Licensors Summit!
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USC offers spacious venues providing a campus experience like no other! Audience size is limited, first registered to attend onsite, first guaranteed.
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We have an extensive roster of licensing experts from major industries to present their experiences and recommendations for the benefit of the audience. We look forward to having you join us!
SPLiCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
“SPLiCE is important to me and my company because we get invaluable information and guidance from peers and service providers that would otherwise be unavailable to us.”
Global Licensing Manager