ANIME NYC & X TRACKS LICENSING SUMMIT

Anime NYC

The business of anime, manga, and asian pop culture

  • The Anime NYC × X Tracks Licensing Summit is the first executive forum dedicated to the business of anime, manga, gaming, and Asian pop culture
    licensing.
  • This industry gathering brings together publishers, licensors, manufacturers, retailers, consumer product companies, and licensing executives to explore how the fastest-growing entertainment IP categories are expanding into global consumer products.
  • Anime is no longer niche — it is one of the most powerful forces driving collectibles, fashion, toys, gaming collaborations, and lifestyle licensing worldwide.

  • Date: August 20, 2026

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Location: Javits Center, NYC

  • Early Bird (before June 1) $150
    Standard (before July 15) $199
    Onsite $250

The Anime NYC 2026 Hotel Block is open! Book now to get special rates, exclusive to our attendees.

Hear from these industry leaders

Where Anime, Manga, Gaming & Asian Pop Culture Meet the Global Licensing Industry

Why this Summit matters

Anime is now one of the fastest-growing sectors in global licensing. The explosion of streaming platforms, gaming ecosystems, and fan communities has created unprecedented opportunities for consumer products, retail programs, and global brand collaborations. The Anime NYC x X Tracks Licensing Summit provides a focused business environment where the companies shaping this market come together to share insight, strategy, and partnerships.

Tap into these Essential Topics

  • The Global Rise of Anime & Manga Licensing
  • Gaming IP: From Console to Consumer Products
  • The Korean Wave
  • From Fandom to Retail
  • The Power of Collectibles & Kidult Culture

Be a part of it

Apply to attend

This is an exclusive, invite-only event for trade professionals. If you’d like to apply to attend, please click the button below. You will fill out a simple application and be notified if you are approved within the timeframe listed on the application.

Contact us

Speaking opportunities, sponsorships, and participation inquiries:
Steven Ekstract
[email protected]

Leslie Hunsinger
[email protected]