KAZACHOK LICENSING FORUM APRIL 8 & 9 , 2010

KAZACHOK LICENSING FORUM
APRIL 8 TH & 9 TH , 2010
Paris becomes European Hub for International Licensing Industry
The 7th Kazachok Licensing Forum will take place in central Paris on the 8 th & 9 th
April, 2010. The international rendez-vous for representatives of the licensing
industry, the Kazachok Forum is also for many the first must-attend, industry specific
event of the licensing calendar – perfectly placed just after the Bologna Book Fair
and before MipTV and Las Vegas – creating early-bird competitive advantages for
those who participate.
Natalie Chouraqui, Director of Kazachok, commented: “The Kazachok Licensing
Forum provides an ideal opportunity for switched-on representatives of the
international licensing industry to preview new properties, meet new prospects, sign
deals, observe and analyse emerging industry trends and latest market data from key
territories. All of this over two days, located in a beautiful venue in the centre of Paris
– the city of light and licensing!“
Over 80 exhibitors have already signed for the 2010 Licensing Forum including
CPLG, The Smiley Company, Freemantle Media, 4 Kids Entertainment, Moonscoop
and Nickelodeon. 20% of exhibitors will be making their show debut from Nelvana,
and Planeta Junior, to Chaplin and Fitzroy media.
Laurent Taieb, VP Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products France comments:
“For three years both the French and International Nickelodeon teams have been
taking part into the Kazachok Forum. The timing of the Forum is ideal; as it is the first
trade show of the year, it enables agents and rights-holders such as N&VCP to
reveal as a sneak preview its properties to come.”

Based at La Halle Freyssinet in Paris, the Kazachok Licensing Forum has developed
over the last 7 years from a French focused show into an international event.
“The first licensing forum concentrated solely on the French market, however, over
the last 7 years the show has evolved into an international destination for the
licensing industry,” comments Kazachok Director, Natalie Chouraqui. “The business
heart of the world’s fifth largest economy, Paris offers many plus points for the
international licensing community – more convenient and less costly than Las Vegas
and just as convenient as London. The international agenda of the show, however,
will not compromise its unique French ambience and approach to business – relaxed
and socialable yet deal driven and focused.
The Licensing Forum not only provides the venue and the opportunity for meetings
and networking but also features a conference programme that takes place over both
mornings. An insight into the latest international licensing trends and a focus on
sectors such as digital opportunities, food licensing, back to school and European
retail strategy will be covered.
Throughout the day, exhibiting companies will present their new properties and brand
updates to an invited audience at the Pitch sessions. New for 2010 will be the
dedicated Retail Lounge which provides a unique area where retailers can prepare
for and hold meetings.
All visitors and exhibitors will once again enjoy free catering for the duration of the
show – breakfast, lunch, coffee and a cocktail are included in the registration fee. A
show guide is also given to all attendees when they arrive at the show, to help them
navigate the show and get the most out of their visit.
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About Kazachok
Kazachok is an independent communication and consulting agency dedicated to the
licensing business. Based in Paris and Milano, the aim of the company is to provide
reliable and objective information to licensing professionals as a Publisher (Licensing

Guides, Magazines and Newsletters), as an Event organization (Licensing forums,
conferences…) and as a Consultancy agency. www.kazachok.com