Licensing Expo 2027 in Las Vegas: where to stay

Licensing Expo is where the retail landscape of tomorrow gets drafted. For more than four decades, brand owners, licensing agents, manufacturers and retailers have used this Las Vegas gathering to start conversations that turn beloved names into new consumer products, collaborations and revenue streams. Spanning entertainment, character, art, corporate, fashion, gaming and sports brands, the show floor brings together more than 5,000 properties and hundreds of exhibitors under one roof. The 2027 edition runs May 25–27 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Attendees can book 1-to-1 meetings through the free Event Planner, sit in on trend sessions and keynotes from licensing leaders, and walk the brand directory to spot tomorrow's hits 24 to 36 months before they hit shelves. First-time visitors get a dedicated track and starter pack to navigate the industry's jargon and deal-making etiquette. If you're travelling in for the show, staying near Mandalay Bay or elsewhere on the Strip keeps you within a short ride of the convention center's south end. Official hotel partners typically offer discounted rates, so book early — mid-week Las Vegas rates climb fast once the expo floor sells out.