Brands and Retail Conferences unveiled

Brands and Retail UK Conferences firmly cemented in the UK Manufacturing and Retail calendar

As VIP screening conferences go, the Brands & Retail conferences couldn’t be more VIP. Setup in early 2022 by Ryan Beaird – a UK industry IP expert and licensing industry junior veteran – Brands Retail UK is designed for brands to present in a targeted way to a room full of key decision makers. The audience is curated with only senior executives from Retail and UK manufacturers that partner with brands for consumer products. “When I first pitched the concept and conference to Paramount, Hasbro, Mattel, SEGA and others it became apparent the industry had needed this type of conference for years. We launched the first event in January 2022 and the support was incredible. I made a decision on stage in my opening speech that we due to such high demand from brands wanting to present new IP’s, existing IP’s or corporate updates to their key partners that a summer conference was needed,” says Ryan Beaird, CEO Imaginators Events Ltd. “The summer 22 event was even bigger with 38 brands taking part over the two days. I was able to tweak the format slightly and brought in a Retail Buyers panel – with ebay, ASDA, character.com and Boots giving their thoughts on the UK retail business. The support I received from the event sponsor, ‘Fabacus’ a great new retail and licensing tech company as well showed that a NEW event was needed and that change is good sometimes.” The diversity in brands taking part made it even more exciting for retailers like Tesco, ebay, Sainsburys, Boots, Vanilla Underground and more. We had the V&A, the Football Association, Licensing agents such as Retail Monster, Start Licensing and Lisle Licensing. There are too many to mention but the breadth of content the audience was watching is what made it a great event.” “So now I am delighted to announce our 2023 events which will be even bigger but still have a VIP element.” “Brands Retail UK Winter 2023 will be at the Wellcome Collection Museum in Euston London on the 18th and 19th January 2023. Two days of brands including – Mattel, Battersea Dogs Home, Retail Monster, SEGA, Warhammer, Start Licensing, Kelebek Media, Acamar Films Boat Rocker Studios and Penguin Ventures.” “I have only 18 fifteen-minute presentation slots so if you are an international brand reading this and want to target the UK market in a very direct way Brands Retail UK conference is perfect for you.” “We have also confirmed dates for our Summer 23 conference which will take place on the English Riviera in Brighton on the 28th and 29th June. I have organised a VIP Black Tie and Posh Frocks dinner on Day One at the Metropole Hotel, and to end the conference there will be a party on Brighton Pier with Fish and Chips and drinks. I’m sure it is going to be lots of fun. Both conferences are now on sale and if you are an international retailer or licensee the event is free for you to attend. I look forward to seeing you all next year,” adds Ryan.