LIMA UK is delighted to reveal details of its annual Global Networking party at Brand Licensing Europe (BLE), which will this year, take place on Wednesday 8th October from 5.30pm – 7.30pm in the Crystal Room at the luxurious five-star Mayfair Hotel, Sutton Street. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) - the body dedicated to promoting Hong Kong trade and opportunities - is to sponsor the event for the second time.

LIMA's party is the place to see and be seen at BLE with LIMA welcoming over 200 licensing professionals to the hotel at last year's event, including senior executives from the likes of Turner, BBC Worldwide, Saban, CBS and 20th Century Fox with a significant international presence. As well as being an unmissable opportunity for guests to unwind after the second day of BLE, the party is also a valuable place to do business and where many new licensing relationships are formed.

The Mayfair Hotel is acknowledged as one of London's most beautiful private venues and guests will enjoy drinks and delicious canapés served from the adjacent cocktail bar. LIMA has again set the time early so that attendees remain free to schedule private or client dinners for later in the evening.

Established in 1966, event sponsor, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is a statutory body dedicated to promoting Hong Kong trade. Its mission is to create opportunities for Hong Kong companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, by promoting trade in goods and services globally. HKTDC will be at stand #H080 during BLE 2014.

Kelvyn Gardner, Managing Director of LIMA UK, said: "Our networking event has really come of age and once again we want to make our party one of the highlights of BLE. We are very pleased that the Hong Kong Trade Development Council has decided to come on board as sponsor for the second time. This demonstrates the level of international interest in the licensing industry and the opportunities that it offers worldwide."

Stephen Wong, HKTDC Regional Director Europe, who will deliver a brief address at the event, said: "HKTDC is delighted to sponsor LIMA's Global Networking Party for the second year. It is a wonderful networking occasion and it further reinforces the close relationship we enjoy with LIMA. The reception is a great way of highlighting the huge growth expected in the licensing market in Asia, and Hong Kong's advantages as a platform for doing business in the region."

The LIMA UK Brand Licensing Europe global networking event will take place on Wednesday 8th October 2014 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at The Mayfair, London. Tickets cost £50 +VAT for LIMA members (including booking fee) and £100 +VAT for non-members (additional booking fee to be added on payment). To book tickets from today, please visit limaglobalnetworking.eventbrite.co.uk. LIMA will also be at stand #L100 during BLE 2014.