Brand & Design Conference 2026

Our industry experts focused on the key trends, challenges and innovations shaping brand & design.

Location

Farmers and Fletchers, EC1A 7LD

Date

3rd February 2026

Highlights from the day

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: We rounded the day off with relaxed networking. Connect with other brand and IP professionals in a more informal setting.

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Brand & Design Conference 2026

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HGF Speakers

Meet the core team from HGF who led our focused sessions. Our expert Trade Mark Attorneys and IP specialists shared 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

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

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.

Expert insight delivered through a practical lens, with sessions led by HGF specialists and respected external speakers. We unpacked the most pressing IP challenges facing brands today and explore how the right strategy can drive real commercial value. We closed the day with drinks and informal networking with peers and industry leaders.

Location

Farmers and Fletchers, EC1A 7LD

Date

3rd February 2026

External Speakers

Our delegates heard from a distinguished lineup of industry leaders and innovators, who brought 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
Fuchs

Counsel Brand Protection

Chloe
Long

Deputy Director General at the ACG

Downloads

Download essential materials for the event. Explore the full agenda to learn more about the day’s sessions and speakers.

Agenda

Session Synopsis

HGF Speakers

External Speakers

Roundtable Sessions

HGF industry experts Lee Curtis and Suzan Moss (retail), Sean McDonagh and Harpreet Dhaliwal (healthcare) and Jason Chester (food & drink) presented focused roundtable sessions, where they shared experiences within smaller groups and gained perspectives and learnings on key trends, challenges and successes within these industry sectors.

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