ANIME NYC & XTRACKS LICENSING SUMMIT AGENDA
Agenda is subject to change – please check back regularly for updates!
9:00 AM
Registration & Networking
Registration – Professional Registration Desk in Crystal Palace
Networking, Coffee/Tea Service – Skyline Lounge, Level 4
10:00 AM
Welcoming Remarks
Steven Ekstract / Sid Kaufman / MK Goodwin, Anime NYC; Ted Larkins, Octane5 introduced as Master of Ceremonies
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
10:05 AM
Opening Session – Anime by the Numbers
Presented by Richardson Handjaja, Animenomics
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
10:25 AM
Opening Keynote – How Anime Is Winning in the U.S. Market
Presented by Laura Takaragawa, Vice President, Consumer Products, VIZ Media
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
10:50 AM
Inside the Hit Factory: How Manga Becomes the Next Global Franchise
Presented by Jessica Poce, Kodansha
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
11:10 AM
Morning Coffee Break
Networking
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
11:30 AM
Inside the KADOKAWA Manga Ecosystem: Yen Press, Manga Spot and What’s Next
Presented by Kurt Hassler, Yen Press; Jim Killen, Manga Spot
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
11:55 AM
K-Pop, K-Content and the Global Fan Economy
Presented by Bernie Cho, DFSB Kollective
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
12:15 PM
From Webtoons to Worldwide Fandom: The Rise of Korean Content
Presented by JuYoun Lee, Ize Press; Young Park, The Parks Agency; Alex Carr, Tapas Entertainment
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
12:45 PM
Lunch & Networking
Location: Skyline Lounge, Level 4
1:45 PM
Japanese IP Goes Global: Studios, Platforms and New Storytelling Engines
Presented by Greg Pan, Nolan Heimann LLP; Sam Maseba, TMS; Koh Hasegawa, CyberAgent; Simon Shimoie, MBS
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
2:15 PM
Gaming x Anime: Building Franchises Across Platforms
Presented by Ted Larkins, Octane5; Kristen Zimmer, SEGA; Jennifer Coleman, Konami; Linh Forse, Bandai Namco Games
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
2:45 PM
Executive Briefing: Beyond Sonic – How SEGA Built a Global Licensing Powerhouse
Presented by Kristen Zimmer, SEGA
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
3:05 PM
The Licensee Playbook: How to Choose the Right Anime License
Presented by Rob Pereyda, Henshin
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
3:25 PM
Beyond the Booth: Experiential Retail, Pop Ups and Fan Engagement
Presented by John Parker, Patencio Development
Location: PanelRoom 1B01, Level 1
3:45 PM
Networking Break
4:00 PM
X Tracks Speed Dating Networking Tables: Meet the Anime, Manga and K-Content Market
Structured networking connecting: Licensors, Licensees, Retailers, Manufacturers, Distributors, Agents, Brand Owners
Location: Panel Room 1A01, Level 1
4:40 PM
What Fans Actually Buy: From Screen to Shelf
Presented by Rick Vargas, BoxLunch; Bioworld representative; Mark Horowitz, Pyramid America; Andrew Lawrence, C-Life Group.
Location: PanelRoom 1B01, Level 1
5:05 PM
Manga Meets Mainstream: How Global Brands Are Creating New Fans Through Anime and Manga
Presented by Stu Levy, TOKYOPOP; Mattel; Penguin Random House.
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
5:25 PM
Closing Remarks
Presented by Steven Ekstract / Sid Kaufman / MK Goodwin, Anime NYC
Location: Panel Room 1B01, Level 1
5:30 PM
Networking Conversations & Connections
Extended end-of-day networking for attendees, speakers, sponsors and industry participants
Location: Skyline Lounge
8:00 PM
Industry Party
Evening summit party for the licensing community at Japan Society NYC, where cocktails will be served.
Location: Japan Society, 333 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017
All weekend long
Matchmaking
Expand your network beyond the people you already know. Licensing Summit attendees will receive access to our exclusive matchmaking platform to discover new partners and schedule one-on-one meetings throughout Anime NYC weekend. Attendees can use the Skyline Lounge, Level 4, for their meetings, or anywhere else they choose.
Access to Matchmaking will launch mid-July.
