8.30
REGISTRATION
OPENING REMARKS: CHARLOTTE KILPATRICK, REPORTER, MANAGING IP
Holistic view/debate: in-house management of IP in a volatile landscape
Amira Mukhtar, counsel Europe - intellectual property, patents & technology, Mars
Sheila Henderson, chief intellectual property counsel, Richemont
Emily O’Neill, chief counsel – IP & litigation, Spectris
Lizzie Morters, patent counsel, British American Tobacco
15 minutes post-panel discussion and networking on tables
Considering the enforcement of patents and IP: review of the past year
Diana Sternfeld, head of intellectual property, LifeArc​
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
INTERACTIVE BREAKOUT GROUPS
These smaller group workshops are designed to provide in-depth discussions where you will draw on advice, experiences and ongoing support of your peers. The sessions will last for 45 minutes and delegates will choose stream A or B to discuss:
Inclusivity and working together to create a more diverse culture: five key reasons that diversity is important and applying diversity targets
Ronak Kalhor-Witzel, senior manager corporate patent, Infineon Technologies
Work-life conflict: juggling home responsibilities and obligations with
those in the workplace; how to show the necessary level of commitment
and manage stress
Irène Roberts, director corporate counsel, Getty Images
Ruby Kakati, senior IP counsel, Suntory Beverage & Food
Through the lens: life in private practice versus in-house: balancing personal life and professional life?
Catrin Turner, IP counsel, head of global IP team, Dr Martens
Anna Leathley, senior associate, Carpmaels & Ransford
Mentoring and building your network – how to find a mentor and role
model; how to be a good mentor and the importance of mentoring
Ruby Kakati, senior IP counsel, Suntory Beverage & Food
Gillian McGuire, partner, Carpmaels & Ransford
NETWORKING LUNCH
Managing, navigating and protecting your IP in the global digital marketplace
Rachel Alexander, partner, Wiggin (moderator)
Natasha Aziz, general counsel, The Body Shop
Kimiya Shams, legal counsel, Devialet
Sharon Harrison, senior legal analyst brand protection – global intellectual property, Mondelez International
Helen Saunders, chief product & customer solutions officer, INCOPRO
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
3.20
Future proofing your business: AI and IP
Anette Rasmussen, partner, AWA
Lexi Willetts, founder, Fashion on the Block
Maaike van Velzen, head of IP portfolio management, Philips
Leaders and emerging leaders: directing and defining your career
Maeve O’ Flynn, partner, Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner (moderator)
Charlotta Ljungdahl, vice president, IP, Air Liquide
Claudia Pappas, head of trademark department, Thyssenkrupp
Clare Cornell, partner, Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner
CLOSING COMMENTS AND END OF FORUM