LES 2017 Annual Meeting

Dear Licensing Professionals,

We are proud to invite you to attend the LES 2017 Annual Meeting in the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois. The meeting, themed “Harnessing the Winds of Change,” will be held at the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile from Sunday, October 22 to Wednesday, October 25, 2017.

 As thought leaders of the Industry, we are asked to navigate through an ever-changing environment. The LES 2017 Annual Meeting supports your professional development and will feature thought-provoking panel discussions about IP Litigation and Trade Secrets, as well as future-focused presentations including Global Commercialization, and game-changing networking opportunities.

The programming will be attended by licensing professionals of all skill sets, exploring a wide range of current industry topics and related events including:

• Strategic Alliances and Deal-changing collaborations
  
• Strategic Portfolio Management
  
• Diversity in Innovation
  
• LES Standards Initiatives
  
• Trademark and Brand Licensing
  
• And much, much more!

We’re also excited to share the following LES 2017 Annual Meeting highlights with you:

• Speed Mentoring and Sector Meet-ups
  
• “LES Make a Deal” sector networking event (featuring costumes, gaming tables, and a prize-filled game show)
  
• Deals of Distinction Awards
  
• Exhibit Hall with One-on-One Networking
  
• Frank Barnes Mentor Award 
  
• “Licensing in Blues Alley” Gala Dinner (1920s theme) 
  
• Professional Development opportunities*
  
• “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” Opening Reception (favorite athletic apparel welcomed)

*The LES 2017 Annual Meeting content will be CLE-eligible, with attendees gaining up to 13.5 CLE credits, including ethics credits. This eligibility is dependent on the requirements of your State Bar Association. Learn more, book your hotel, exhibit, register or sponsor the LES 2017 Annual Meeting. Visit www.lesmeetings.org/am17.

On behalf of LES (USA & Canada), we look forward to welcoming you to Chicago!

Kimberly Chotkowski
LES (USA & Canada) CEO