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Brand Protection Congress

15-16 April 2026
London, UK

BRAND PROTECTION CONGRESS

Empowering Businesses to PROTECT their BRANDS!!

Join us in London to discover how to make your brand protection strategy more Integrated, Intelligent, and Impactful—and ready for the next generation of threats.

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Why Integrated Brand Protection Is No Longer Optional?

In an age where counterfeiters are increasingly organized, tech-savvy, and operating across borders, brand owners face an unprecedented range of threats. Whether it's fake goods infiltrating supply chains, digital infringement across online marketplaces, or legal complexities that slow enforcement, today's challenges demand more than isolated responses.

To truly protect your brand, you need a coordinated, cross-functional approach that blends physical enforcement, digital monitoring, and legal strategy into a unified defense.

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The Brand Protection Congress London 2026 is your opportunity to explore what that integration looks like in practice.
"An Integrated Approach to Brand Protection: Bridging Physical, Digital, and Legal Frontiers"
This high-level gathering will connect brand protection experts for two days of strategic insights, case studies, and actionable collaboration.

What's New?

Integrated Agenda Design

Start the day together, then dive deep into your area of focus—Physical & Digital Brand Protection or Legal & IP Enforcement—with flexibility to cross-learn between tracks.

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360° Case Studies

Learn how real-world threats are being tackled through collaborative strategies combining legal, tech, and on-ground enforcement.

Interactive Panel Discussions

Engage directly with peers, regulators, and vendors in moderate, high-value discussions.

Technology Spotlights

Explore cutting-edge anti-counterfeiting tools, digital enforcement platforms, and IP analytics in action.

Global Perspective

Discover tailored insights supported by proven strategies from around the world.

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Agenda at a Glance

2 Days of Excellence

9:00 - 9:30

Opening Keynote: From Counterfeiters to Criminal Networks: Why Integrated Brand Protection is Now a Boardroom Issue

  • Counterfeiting isn’t Just an IP Issue—It Fuels Organized Crime and Global Illicit Trade
  • Learn Why Senior Leadership Must Prioritize Integrated Protection Strategies Across Functions
9:30 - 9:50

Presentation 1: Supply Chain Resilience: Closing the Loopholes That Enable Diversion & Counterfeiting

  • Examine Real-World Vulnerabilities That Allow Fakes to Infiltrate Supply Chains
  • Discover Strategies to Secure Logistics and Safeguard Consumer Safety
9:50 - 10:10

Mini Trivia Challenge: Mention Five Trending Challenges for Brand Protection

  • Interactive Icebreaker to Highlight Today’s Hottest Risks
  • Sets the Stage for Deeper Conversations Throughout the Day
10:10 - 11:00

Coffee, Connect & Converse

9:00 - 9:30

Opening Keynote: Transparency as Protection: Supply Chains, DPPs, and the Consumer Lens

  • How Transparency Directly Impacts Consumer Trust and Loyalty
  • Understand the Regulatory Push Driving Supply Chain Openness
9:30 - 9:50

Presentation 2: Authentication Technologies 2.0: What Works, What Doesn’t & What’s Next

  • Evaluate Today’s Authentication Technologies Across Industries
  • Identify Gaps and Promising Innovations Shaping the Future
9:50 - 10:30

Your Take-Are You Prepared?: The Role of IP Enforcement in the Digital Age – New Laws, New Challenges

  • Explore the Evolving IP Enforcement Landscape in the UK and EU
  • Highlight Practical Challenges with Online Infringement Cases
10:30 - 11:20

Coffee Connect & Converse

Who Attends?

Whether you’re from a multinational brand, a legal practice, enforcement agency, or a tech provider, the BPC is your platform to learn, connect, and lead the future of integrated brand protection.

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Job Functions

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Brand Protection / Security

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Legal / IP Counsel

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Digital / Online Enforcement

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Risk & Investigations

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Compliance & Regulatory

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Customs / Enforcement Agents

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Tech & Service Vendors

Industry Breakdown

Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare

Target of counterfeit drugs, supply chain integrity

Luxury Goods & Fashion

High-value counterfeits, online infringement, parallel imports

Consumer Electronics & Smart Devices

Fake components, grey markets, IP theft, and cyber risks

Sports & Entertainment Brands

Event-specific fakes, unauthorized merchandising

Alcohol, Tobacco, & Vapes

Illicit trade, excise fraud, and EU customs focus

FMCG & Household Products

Counterfeit hygiene products, grey market goods

Food & Beverages

Geographic indications (GIs), counterfeit premium goods

Automotive & Spare Parts

Fake parts impacting safety, EU product standards enforcement

Industrial Equipment & Tools

B2B counterfeiting, patent infringement

Education & Publishing

Piracy, brand misuse, domain abuse

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A Deep Dive into Knowledge, Innovation, and Collaboration!

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Jamie Jia Mei Soon-Kesteloot

Head of Innovation Protection and Valorisation

EssilorLuxottica
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PHIL LEWIS

Director-General and Company Secretary

The Anticounterfeiting Group
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Dr. Stephan Wolke

CEO

thyssenkrupp intellectual property gmbh
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Jamie Jia Mei Soon-Kesteloot

Head of Innovation Protection and Valorisation

EssilorLuxottica
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PHIL LEWIS

Director-General and Company Secretary

The Anticounterfeiting Group
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Dr. Stephan Wolke

CEO

thyssenkrupp intellectual property gmbh
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Adefunke Adeyeye MCIArb

Global Head Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection

Haleon
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Emma Warbey

T/ Detective Chief Inspector

City of London Police
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Dr. Claudia Pappas

Head of IP Team Trademarks

thyssenkrupp Intellectual Property GmbH
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Pascal Hetzscholdt

Senior Director, AI Strategy & Content Integrity

Wiley
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Lee Kent

Anti-Piracy

beIN MEDIA GROUP
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Pascal Hetzscholdt

Senior Director, AI Strategy & Content Integrity

Wiley
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Morten R Serup

Sr. Brand Protection Officer

Bang & Olufsen
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Lee Kent

Anti-Piracy

beIN MEDIA GROUP

Where Innovation Transforms Brand Protection

Bringing the Brand Protection Community Together
A Destination That Drives Impact

London isn’t just a city. It’s a global stage for innovation, law, and commerce.

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London, UK

London isn’t just scenic, it’s strategic. As a returning host city, it offers global connectivity, timeless beauty, and a culture of innovation. It's the perfect backdrop for shaping the next era in brand protection.

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2 Days
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  • Full Two-Days Conference and Exhibit Hall Ticket
  • Access to In-Person Presentations and Panels
  • All Inclusive Lunches and Refreshments
  • Free Access to the Drinks Reception
  • Access to Attendee List
Service Providers
2 Days
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£2,499

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Note: VAT Charges May Apply!

  • Full Two-Days Conference and Exhibit Hall Ticket
  • Access to In-Person Presentations and Panels
  • All Inclusive Lunches and Refreshments
  • Free Access to the Drinks Reception
  • Access to Attendee List

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Real Inspiration.

Hear It from Our Satisfied Clients

SICPA SA

Bringing together diverse stakeholders—from lawyers to brands and solution providers—this event focuses on a shared goal, tackling the issue of counterfeiting.

Spectral Engines

This event is the perfect place to connect with industry experts, gain insights and explore new ideas for success.

SCRIBOS

This event offers a valuable platform to connect with industry peers, authorities, and solution providers. Staying informed and proactive is essential, especially as challenges in the industry continue to evolve rapidly.

Dennemeyer Group Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

The program is excellently organized, with topics that are highly relevant and timely.

Treasury Wine Estates

Right owners and of course, and agents who attend this event. So I think this really makes the event stand out.

ApiraSol GmbH

The venue, the speakers, the types of companies that joined - everything is very pro! Already feel like joining your next event!

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