Traditionally aimed at newcomers to the industry, the course looks to cover key areas of licensing, including the nuts and bolts such as legal and accountancy, growth areas for the business in the 21st century and how to licence a major international brand.

Speakers already confirmed include Barbara Robinson, category manager at Mothercare; Simon Skelton, director of Big Ideas; Stuart Burns, partner at Fisher Forensic; Jeremy Goldsmith, MD of Event Merchandising; and Greig Coull, commercial director at Michelin Lifestyle.

The Spring Fling networking event will kick off with the traditional Licensing Question Time Panel Debate, before moving to the nearby Sway Bar.