The session welcomes Asmodee’s Julien Sharp, Hasbro’s Tanya Thompson, Ravensburger’s Lysa Penrose and Funko Games’ Deirdre Cross.

Designer Rikki Tahta tells us the stories behind his popular creations like Coup and The Chameleon.

Gerhard Runken – Senior Vice President of Brand at Jazwares – takes us inside the toy sensation that is Squishmallows.

The new magazine – celebrating the creativity and design-thinking of the licensing industry – will be distributed at the Vegas Licensing Expo in May.

BlueSquare Innovation’s David Fuhrer discusses AquaDoodle, Nerf Vortex – and his most underrated creation.

Designer and Illustrator Rowena Isotta-Day talks us through the design process behind Orchard Toys’ first licensed collection.

Help I S*xted My Boss: The Official Dinner Party Game sees players take on challenges inspired by the antics of podcast hosts William Hanson and Jordan North.

“We look very much forward to the pitches and seeing great new concepts that hopefully can result in some winning products,” said Floor Doggenaar, Director of NPD, Innovation and Sustainability at the Jumbo Group.

“New connections are made, existing relationships are strengthened – and it’s straight up just loads of fun!” said Angus Walker, Hasbro’s Head of Inventor Relations and External Innovation.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Eleanor to our team,” said Seven Towns Chief Executive Mike Moody.