With Las Vegas Licensing Expo now well and truly on the horizon, Products of Change has once again partnered with the team at Informa Markets to drive agenda-setting conversation across the show floor and beyond and deliver a game-changing showcase of the industry’s latest in sustainable innovation.
Working in alignment with the show’s overarching theme of propelling the global brand licensing industry into the future, Products of Change will be offering the latest insight across two specially curated roundtables presenting the industry’s ongoing collaborative effort to produce a scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions methodology as well as showcasing some of the most creative and innovative partners from across the Products of Change community.
From May 21 to 23, the Products of Change booth (S226) will host a selection of the pioneering brands and licensing partners at the vanguard of industry change to spotlight new approaches to design and product creation in alignment with industry sustainable development. The showcase will pay homage to the cutting edge at which these companies are working to drive positive change across the global brand licensing industry, and will include The LEGO Group’s Build the World campaign; Smiley’s Future Positive initiative; the product impact scoring and data company, Dayrize; Upcycle Labs; and Refried Apparel.
The Products of Change booth will also host this year’s shortlisted finalists for the Licensing International Excellence Awards’ Best Sustainability Initiative:
- Delipap’s Moon Baby Diapers
- Groundtruth’s Ed Stafford Sustainable Duffle Bag
- Boxed Water’s Minions range
- The Narwhal Ocean Research Centre x ERDOS collection of clothing
- Recycle to Read’s Tesco partnership
- The Landmark Project’s National Wildlife Federation apparel collection
Tuesday 21st May
POC Packaging Session with the LEGO Group from 2.00 – 2.00pm
Products of Change will be joined by packaging design experts from some of the biggest names in the global brand licensing industry for a special workshop on how to design sustainability into your products’ packaging.
POC Carbon Roundtable held at the POC Booth (S226) from 3.00-4.00pm
Come join us as we delve into the newest research on developing a scope 3 methodology tailored for the brand and licensing industry. Collaborating with the Green House Gas Protocol, we, alongside a cohort of brand owners, licensed manufacturers, and retailers, will engage in an open dialogue. Together, we’ll explore strategies for effectively tracking carbon emissions within our industry and discuss actionable steps towards reduction.
Wednesday 22nd May
Uncover the Future of Sustainable Retail held at The License Global Stage from 9-9.30am
Join Products of Change for an enlightening session as we delve into the latest trends and innovative products revolutionising the retail landscape while minimizing environmental impact. Explore how these advancements are not only fostering a greener future but also paving the way for purpose-driven success. Don’t miss out on this transformative journey toward sustainability!
POC Innovation Roundtable held at the POC Booth from 1.30-2.30pm
Join the POC membership to discover ground-breaking innovations shaping our industry landscape. From Fabacus’s digital product passports to Dayrize’s technology for tracking impact data, delving in to material innovations by Upcycle Labs to Refried Apparel, we’ll explore how these advancements are driving change. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to stay ahead by learning about these leading innovations first-hand.
POC Members Drinks held at the POC booth 4-5pm
Calling all POC members! Join us for an hour of networking and camaraderie as we come together to enjoy drinks and connect with fellow POC global members. All are welcome to join in the festivities and forge valuable connections within our community.
Let’s raise a glass to collaboration and shared success!
