A new edition of BLTF/K full of exhibitors and novelties is on its way. Here are some of the exhibitors and activities that will take place during the Bologna Licensing Fair/Kids, from 8 to 11 April in Bologna.
THE EXHIBITORS
Here are some of the exhibitors at the Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids – the Licensing Pavilion at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Also discover the other licensing exhibitors throughout the Fair!
Licensing is Everywhere at the BookFair!
Here the exhibitors directory 2024.
LICENSING BUSINESS LOUNGE
The BLTF/K is not just about the buzz of visiting exhibition booths. Companies can also to do licensing business in an exclusive, dedicated space at the heart of the BLTF/ Kids Hall.
Exhibitors registered with the Licensing Business Lounge are listed in the Exhibitors Catalogue and can avail themselves of the following services:
- reception secretariat;
- meeting schedule management;
- a range of spatial options to choose from during the trade show
- cloakroom and bar service
Bologna Licensing Trade Fair has added a new business-area option for companies registered with the Licensing Business Lounge: a table, four chairs and panel that can be customised and equipped with product-display shelves.
Only 3 tables available!
TV/FILM RIGHTS CENTRE
The Bologna Children’s Bookfair is the ideal place for audiovisual producers and commissioning editors to find the next book-based IPs, to be developed into TV series and films for children, young people and family target audiences.
For this reason, and to enhance the important link between these two industries, BCBF is delighted to be launching the new Tv/Film Rights Centre: the business area welcomes audiovisual producers to help foster business and networking opportunities with the publishing world.
International audiovisual key players have already confirmed their attendance.
LICENSING PORTFOLIO REVIEW
A series of “speed dating” meetings will be held during the trade show, giving operators a unique opportunity to scout for new ideas and styles and create new collaborative partnerships.
Among the companies that have confirmed their participation are: DEVOLVER DIGITAL, FUNNY TALES, GAUMONT, ANIMOKA, PIGNA, AWAKENING GAMES, ILLUSTRABIMBI, RED GLOVES!
BOLOGNA LICENSING AWARDS
The Awards acknowledge project developers, IPs, and content for children, teens and young adults. This 7th edition will consider licensing projects and brand developments during 2023.
More than 180 submissions from all over the world! Stay tuned!
INTERNATIONAL KIDS LICENSING DAYS – 4th edition
This 3-day ‘event-within-an-event’ brings together major international industry players to discuss key issues for the international licensing industry of children, kids, teens and young adult target audiences.
For this edition, the focus will be on content development through gaming and audiovisual, with a spotlight on AI and some unmissable anniversaries!
Stay tuned for the 2024 programme!












