Brand & Design Conference 2026

Join the brightest minds in brand & design for a day of inspiration, insight and innovation.

Location

Farmers and Fletchers, EC1A 7LD

Date

3rd February 2026

Brand & Design Conference 2026

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What to expect

Industry focused roundtables: Open and interactive discussions designed to share experiences, spark ideas and reveal practical solutions you can use immediately.

High impact panel sessions: Conversational, commercially minded debates that delve into real issues shaping the future of brand protection and design.

Peer networking & informal drinks: Round off the day with relaxed networking. Connect with other brand and IP professionals in a more informal setting.

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HGF Speakers

Meet the core team from HGF who will be leading our focused sessions. Our expert Trade Mark Attorneys and IP specialists will share their in-depth legal knowledge and practical commercial advice throughout the day.

Harpreet
Dhaliwal

Partner & Trade Mark Attorney

Adjoa
Anim

Trade Mark Director

Michelle
Davies

Partner & IP Solicitor

Julia
Saladin

Attorney-At-Law

Hanna
Tiyamiyu

Senior Trade Mark Attorney

Lauren
Somers

Partner & Trade Mark Attorney

Harri
Berridge

Partner & Trade Mark Attorney

Tasmin
Knight

Trainee Trade Mark Attorney

Emma
Cartwright

Legal Director

Lee
Curtis

Partner & Trade Mark Attorney

Suzan
Moss

Trade Mark Director

Claire
Jones

Partner & Trade Mark Attorney

Sean
McDonagh

Trade Mark Director

Jason
Chester

Trade Mark Director

John
Johnston

Patent Director

Join us at the Brand & Design Conference 2026

A day built for in-house legal teams, brand leaders, creatives, and innovators navigating an increasingly complex Intellectual Property landscape.

Expect expert insight delivered through a practical lens, with sessions led by HGF specialists and respected external speakers. We’ll unpack the most pressing IP challenges facing brands today and explore how the right strategy can drive real commercial value. We will then close the day with drinks and informal networking with peers and industry leaders

Location

Farmers and Fletchers, EC1A 7LD

Date

3rd February 2026

External Speakers

Hear from a distinguished lineup of industry leaders and innovators. Our external speakers bring diverse expertise and practical perspectives on the most pressing IP issues and challenges facing brands today.

Claire
Davidson

Co-Founder of DRD Partnership

Emma
Reeve

Head of Intellectual Property

Michael
Edenborough

Intellectual Property Barrister

Sofiat
Kolawole

Strategic Communications Specialist

Alaistair
Gray

Director of Anti-counterfeiting

Juliana
Fuches

Counsel Brand Protection

Chloe
Long

Deputy Director General at the ACG

Downloads

Download essential materials for the event. Get the full agenda to plan your day, and read the biographies to learn more about the expertise and background of all our speakers.

Agenda

Session Synopsis

HGF Speakers

External Speakers

Roundtable Sessions

Join our HGF industry experts Lee Curtis and Suzan Moss (retail), Sean McDonagh and Harpreet Dhaliwal (healthcare) & Jason Chester (food & drink) for our focused roundtable sessions, sharing experiences within a smaller group and gaining perspectives and learnings on key trends, challenges and successes within these industry sectors.

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Please complete the registration form to secure your place at the HGF Brand & Design Conference. We look forward to welcoming you for a day of practical IP insights, meaningful connections, and collaborative learning.