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Each session brings attendees together around career and professional topics, offering the opportunity to hear from industry leaders, ask questions and engage in open, interactive discussion.
Rooted in WiT’s mission to drive professional growth through the power of community, WiT Table Talks bring mentorship to life while fostering meaningful connections that help move careers and businesses forward.
Stop by booth J226, pull up a seat and be part of the conversation shaping the future of our industry.
Global - Live
WiT Table Talks @ Licensing Expo
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
at 12:00 PM (PDT)
to Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:45 PM (PDT)
Event Details

Date: May 19-21st, 2026
Time: varies
Location: WiT Booth J226
Join Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) at our booth for WiT Table Talks, small-group conversations designed for connection, insight and real-time mentorship.
Each session brings attendees together around career and professional topics, offering the opportunity to hear from industry leaders, ask questions and engage in open, interactive discussion.
Rooted in WiT’s mission to drive professional growth through the power of community, WiT Table Talks bring mentorship to life while fostering meaningful connections that help move careers and businesses forward.
Stop by booth J226, pull up a seat and be part of the conversation shaping the future of our industry.
Tuesday, May 19th:
Wednesday, May 20th:
Thursday, May 21st:
- LICENSING 101 | Janice Ross, Managing Partner, Brand Fresh Management
- PUBLISHING | Karen Kilpatrick, Founder/CEO, Kayppin Media/Genius Cat Books
- STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS | Tracy Warshauer, SVP Global Brand Marketing, Spin Master
Wednesday, May 20th:
- MARKETING | Emily Chaput, Marketing Director, Sunny Days Entertainment
- PUBLIC RELATIONS | Lisa Orman, President, KidStuff Public Relations
- INVENTOR RELATIONS | Deirdre Cross, Game Industry Executive
- SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Julien Sharp, Country Manager - US, asmodee
- SPORTS LICENSING | Cecilia Ferrini, Sr. Manager Hardlines, U.S. Soccer
Thursday, May 21st:
- LICENSOR INSIGHTS | Stephanie Bailey, Global Consumer Products, Moonbug Entertainment
- NETWORKING & RELATIONSHIP BUILDING | Michelle Phillips Jones, Global Director of Marketing, YuMe Toys