2026 Annual Meeting

May 02, 2026 - May 06, 2026

London, England

The World’s Largest Event on IP and Intangible Assets Is Coming to London

Get ready for the most ambitious and globally significant Annual Meeting in INTA history. In May 2026, London—Europe’s powerhouse of innovation, finance, and legal excellence—will host over 10,000 IP professionals, business leaders, policymakers, visionaries, and solution providers from more than 100 jurisdictions. This is more than a meeting—it’s a global movement shaping the future of IP and intangible assets.

With record-breaking pre-registration numbers of close to 1,200 registrants who have already secured a spot, and a dynamic program spanning AI, brand protection, IP finance, and cross-border innovation, INTA’s 149^th Annual Meeting will be the definitive forum for thought leadership, deal-making, and policy dialogue. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a rising innovator, this is your moment to connect, collaborate, and lead in the heart of one of the world’s most influential cities.

Apply to host a Table Topic—portal closes September 5!

What’s New

Affiliate Events, Reimagined: Make Our Meeting Your Own with our new hub model—host your event in one of London’s iconic districts (Central, West End, or Shoreditch) on an INTA-designated day so registrants can maximize their time at different networking engagements.
Ambassador Program: New for 2026, this initiative partners with key London law firms to spotlight local culture and insights.
Daily Keynote Series: Each day kicks off with two high-impact keynotes from global leaders in IP and policy, tech, and business.
Three Powerhouse Tracks: Dive into curated content across Law and Policy, Business of Intangibles, and Technology Shaping the Future of IP.
Table Topics with a Twist: Join curated conversations over lunch and high tea, blending rich dialogue with local culture.

Back By Popular Demand

Business Development: Curated speed networking, BD excursions, and receptions throughout the week ensure every moment is an opportunity for conversation and networking.
Business Suites: Our signature Business Suites return, giving companies a dedicated space to meet, negotiate, and network. More than 20 corporations have already booked their suites at Excel London—will you be next?
In-House Practitioners Series: Tailored content for in-house practitioners by in-house practitioners tackling today’s toughest IP challenges.
Patent Series: A deep dive into global patent strategy including discussion around the Unitary Patent Courts, enforcement, and the UPC—back by popular demand and with more robust content.

Pricing will remain similar to that of previous Annual Meetings and will become available at the end of November 2025.

Bulk Discount

INTA offers Corporate and Associate registrants of the 2026 Annual Meeting complimentary registrations if the following has been satisfied:

Corporate Registrations: For every three (3) full-price 2026 Annual Meeting registrations purchased within the same umbrella organization, receive one (1) free 2026 Annual Meeting registration.
Associate Registrations: For every six (6) full-price 2026 Annual Meeting registrations purchased within the same umbrella organization, receive one (1) free 2026 Annual Meeting registration.
Limitations: Only paid 2026 Annual Meeting Registrations will count toward the Bulk Discount pricing calculations outlined above. Calculations depend on organizations being properly related so that the registration system can offer earned complimentary registrations.
Exclusions: Registration prices that are not eligible for Bulk Discount pricing include Emeritus Members, Government Members/Non-Members, Nonprofit Members/Non-Members, University Members, Professor Members, Student Members/Student Bridging Members, and any complimentary registration other than those provided by the bulk discount pricing calculations.
Questions about bulk discount pricing? Contact us.

Bulk discount will be applied once general registration opens in January 2026. If you are eligible for a free registration based on the number of registrations you purchased during the pre-sale, you will receive a refund for that free registration.

Refunds & Substitutions

We encourage you to review our Event Policies, which apply to all INTA events.

Refunds

To request a refund for the Annual Meeting, submit your Refund Request Form to INTA Member Operations stating in detail the reason for the refund request and including copies of relevant supporting documents for the request.

Full refunds for the registration fee and VAT paid, minus an administration fee of US $250, will be issued for refunds requested by Friday, April 3, 2026, 11:59 pm (U.S. Eastern Time). This includes registrations made during the Pre-Sale and Flash Sale events.

A refund of 75 percent of the registration fee and 75 percent of the VAT paid, minus a US $250 administration fee, will be issued for refunds requested between Saturday, April 4, 2026, and Friday, April 17, 2026, 11:59 pm (U.S. Eastern Time).

No refunds of registration fees or VAT will be given beyond Saturday, April 18, 2026, 12:00 am (U.S. Eastern Time).

Substitutions

Your base registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting is transferable to another person affiliated with your umbrella member organization. Add-on business development activities for the Annual Meeting are transferable to any other person registered for the 2026 Annual Meeting.

To facilitate the registration substitution process, please submit your Substitution Request Form to INTA Member Operations, stating in detail the reason for the substitution and the person attending in your place. If you would like to transfer your add-on business development activity to another person, please contact INTA Member Operations.

All substitution requests must be submitted by Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 11:59 pm (U.S. Eastern Time).

UNITED KINGDOM VAT INFORMATION AND RECOVERY

Registrants from organizations in the United Kingdom will not be charged VAT if a valid VAT registration number is provided, otherwise VAT charges will apply.

All other registrants will be charged VAT, which may be recoverable through the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) authorities. For details on the VAT recovery process, visit the HMRC. Please note that VAT recovery approval is subject to the HMRC’s decisions, over which INTA has no control.

To stay on track with VAT recovery, please note the key timelines and thresholds below:

Prescribed Periods & Filing Deadlines

The VAT reclaim period runs from July 1 to June 30 each year.
Registrants have 6 months after the end of their prescribed year to file for a VAT reclaim.
However, claims can be submitted as soon as the registration payment is made.

Filing Deadlines by Registration Period

Presale Registrants (through June 30, 2025): Must file by December 31, 2025.
Flash, Early Bird, and Standard Registrants: Must file by December 31, 2026.
Note: The date of payment determines the filing period—not the date of the Annual Meeting.

Minimum Claim Amounts

Quarterly filings: Minimum reclaim amount is £130 GBP.
Annual filings: Minimum reclaim amount is £16 GBP.

Travel Discount

Hotel List

The hotel reservation link will be in your 2026 Annual Meeting confirmation email. Hotel room bookings will open in early January 2026.

INTA has negotiated discounted rates at all hotels in our official block from April 29 to May 9, 2026 (three days before and three days after the official dates of the 2026 Annual Meeting, based on availability). Our official housing provider is bnetwork.

You must register for the Annual Meeting before reserving your hotel room within INTA’s block of discounted rooms. If you cancel your registration, your hotel reservation will also be canceled. The Annual Meeting rate is limited to one room per registrant. Once you complete the meeting registration, you will receive a link to the hotel booking system in your confirmation email, or you can log into the registration portal at any time after you register to book a room (based on availability).

Questions? Please contact us

Pricing for hotel rooms will be charged in Pounds Sterling.

* Exemplary exchange rate used for the tables below:
Pounds Sterling to US Dollars on June 20, 2025 (1 GBP = 1.35 USD).

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SEE HOTEL LIST BY TOTAL TRAVEL TIME TO EXCEL LONDON

SEE HOTEL LIST BY WALKING TIME TO THE UNDERGROUND STATION

Hotel Name	Address	Room category	Core Single Rate in GBP £ (VAT & Breakfast incl.)	Core Single Rate in USD $ (VAT & Breakfast incl.) *
Aloft London Excel	One Eastern Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1FR	Aloft King Room	£339.00	$457.65
Andaz London Liverpool Street, by Hyatt	40 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7QN	Standard	£395.00	$533.25
art’otel London Hoxton, powered by Radisson Hotels	1-3 Rivington St, London EC2A 3DT	Standard	£299.00	$403.65
Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport	10 Connaught Rd, London E16 2AE	King	£310.00	$418.50
Cove – Landmark Pinnacle	15 Westferry Rd, London E14 8FQ	Studio Apartment	£222.00	$299.70
Crowne Plaza London Docklands, an IHG Hotel	Royal Victoria Dock, Western Gateway, London E16 1AL	Standard	£289.00	$390.15
		Twin standard	£289.00	$390.15
		Superior	£319.00	$430.65
		Twin superior	£319.00	$430.65
		Junior Suite	£409.00	$552.15
		Executive suite	£449.00	$606.15
Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross, an IHG Hotel	1 King’s Cross Rd, London WC1X 9HX	Standard	£250.00	$337.50
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – Docklands Riverside	265A Rotherhithe St, London SE16 5HW	Classic	£240.00	$316.80
DoubleTree by Hilton London – Tower of London	7 Pepys St, London EC3N 4AF	Standard	£265.00	$357.75
Doubletree By Hilton London Excel	Royal Victoria Dock, 2 Festoon Way, London E16 1RH	Standard	£320.00	$432.00
Good Hotel London	Royal Victoria Dock, Western Gateway, London E16 1FA	Good Room	£250.00	$337.50
Hampton by Hilton London Docklands	Dockside Rd, London E16 2FQ	Standard	£299.00	$403.65
Hilton London Bankside	2-8 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 0UG	Standard	£380.00	$513.00
Hilton London Canary Wharf	S Quay Square, Marsh Wall, London E14 9SH	Classic	£240.00	$324.00
Hilton London Euston	17-18 Upper Woburn Pl, London WC1H 0HT	Standard	£280.00	$378.00
Hilton London Kensington Hotel	179-199 Holland Park Ave, London W11 4UL	Standard	£209.00	$282.15
Hilton London Metropole	225 Edgware Rd, London W2 1JU	Classic	£286.80	$387.18
Hilton London Paddington	146 Praed St, London W2 1EE	Standard	£299.00	$403.65
Hilton London Paddington	146 Praed St, London W2 1EE	Deluxe	£329.00	$444.15
Holiday Inn Express London – ExCel, an IHG Hotel	1018 Dockside Rd, London E16 2FQ	Standard	£269.00	$363.15
Holiday Inn Express London Limehouse	469-475 The Hwy, London E1W 3HN	Standard	£225.00	$303.75
Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks, an IHG Hotel	1 Silvertown Way, London E16 1EA	Standard	£275.00	$371.25
Holiday Inn London – Whitechapel, an IHG Hotel	5 Cavell St, London E1 2BP	Classic	£250.00	$337.50
Hyatt Place London City East	45 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1DU	Deluxe	£310.00	$418.50
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill	30 Portman Square, London W1H 7BH	King Bed room	£380.00	$513.00
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill	30 Portman Square, London W1H 7BH	King Bed with views room	£380.00	$513.00
ibis London Blackfriars	49 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NZ	Standard	£239.00	$322.65
ibis London Canning Town	8 Silvertown Way, London E16 1ED	Standard	£250.00	$330.00
Ibis London Excel Docklands	Royal Victoria Dock, 9 Western Gateway, London E16 1AB	Superior	£240.00	$324.00
Ibis London Excel Docklands	Royal Victoria Dock, 9 Western Gateway, London E16 1AB	Premium	£290.00	$391.50
ibis Styles London Southwark – near Borough Market	43-47 Southwark Bridge Rd, London SE1 9HH	Standard	£269.00	$355.08
Intercontinental London – The O2, an IHG Hotel	1 Waterview Dr, London SE10 0TW	Standard	£349.00	$471.15
Leonardo Royal London City	8-14 Cooper’s Row, London EC3N 2BQ	Standard	£325.00	$438.75
Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s	10 Godliman St, London EC4V 5AJ	Classic	£365.00	$492.75
Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge	45 Prescot St, London E1 8GP	Standard	£315.00	$425.25
London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf	22 Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4ED	Deluxe	£329.00	$444.15
London Marriott Hotel Kensington	147C Cromwell Rd, London SW5 0TH	Deluxe Queen	£320.00	$432.00
London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch	134 George St, London W1H 5DN	Deluxe King	£335.00	$452.25
London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch	134 George St, London W1H 5DN	Deluxe Twin	£385.00	$519.75
London Marriott Hotel Regents Park	128 King Henry’s Rd, London NW3 3ST	Deluxe King	£305.00	$411.75
London Marriott Hotel Regents Park	128 King Henry’s Rd, London NW3 3ST	Deluxe Twin	£325.00	$438.75
London Marriott Maida Vale	Plaza Parade, London NW6 5RP,	Deluxe King	£255.00	$344.25
Mercure London Bridge	8-14 Talbot Square, Tyburnia, London W2 1TS	Standard	£279.00	$376.65
Moxy London Excel	1014 Dockside Rd, London E16 2FQ	Standard	£249.00	$336.15
Moxy London Stratford	86 Great Eastern Rd, London E15 1GR	Classic	£234.00	$315.90
Novotel London Blackfriars	46 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NZ	Standard	£299.00	$403.65
Novotel London Bridge	53-61 Southwark Bridge Rd, London SE1 9HH	Standard	£289.00	$390.15
Novotel London Canary Wharf	40 Marsh Wall, London E14 9TP	Classic	£299.00	$403.65
Novotel London Excel	Royal Victoria Dock, 7 Western Gateway, London E16 1AA	Standard	£250.00	$337.50
		Superior	£290.00	$391.50
		Executive	£350.00	$472.50
		Suite	£400.00	$540.00
Novotel London Tower Bridge	10 Pepys St, London EC3N 2NR	Standard	£289.00	$390.15
NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels	50 – 60 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4AR	Classic	£355.00	$479.25
Pan Pacific London Hotel	80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB	Standard	£465.00	$627.75
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Bloomsbury	9-13 Bloomsbury St, London WC1B 3QD	Standard	£345.00	$465.75
Radisson Blu Tottenham Court Road	97 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3LB	Standard	£345.00	$465.75
Riu Plaza London Victoria	1 Neathouse Pl, Pimlico, London SW1V 1LH	Deluxe	£300.00	$405.00
Royal Lancaster London	Lancaster Terrace, London W2 2TY	Standard	£435.00	$587.25
The Dilly London a Leonardo Hotel	21 Piccadilly, London W1J 0BH	Standard	£380.00	$513.00
The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton	40 Celebration Ave, East Village, London E20 1DB	Standard	£231.00	$311.85
The Ned	27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ	Cosy	£375.00	$506.25
The Ned	27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ	Medium Room	£475.00	$627.00
Tower Suites by Blue Orchid	100 Minories, London EC3N 1JY	Studio	£333.00	$449.55
Tribe London Canary Wharf	15 Water St, London E14 5GX	Standard	£250.00	$337.50

Please review the hotel map below, to get an estimated distance from each hotel to Excel London (Convention Center).

Hotel Map

Healthcare – Excel London Convention Center Area

Here you will find a short list of hospitals and pharmacies in proximity of the Excel convention center. If you require information on hospitals and pharmacies closer to your hotel, please visit the concierge desk at your hotel.

Hospitals

Newham University Hospital
Glen Rd, London E13 8SL, United Kingdom (+/- 10 minutes by car from Excel)
+44 20 7476 4000

Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1FR, United Kingdom (+/- 20 minutes by car from Excel)
+44 20 7377 7000

Pharmacies

Day Lewis Pharmacy Custom House
17-19 Freemasons Rd, London, E16 3AR, United Kingdom (+/- 8 minutes walking from Excel)
+44 20 7476 2254

In Case of Emergency

Call 999 or 112 for emergencies.

General Travel information

Excel London is where it all happens.

As one of Europe’s largest and most connected venues, the conference center, Excel London, is easily accessible via the Elizabeth Line and Docklands Light Railway (DLR), putting you minutes from Central London. Plan your journey around London using the Transport for London’s journey planner. It’s not just convenient—it’s the epicenter of the 2026 Annual Meeting. All educational programming, key receptions, Business Suites, and the largest number of exhibitor organizations will be housed here, making Excel the ultimate destination for learning, networking, and deal-making.

Excel London
Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL, United Kingdom
A detailed map of the convention center will be available two weeks before the Meeting.

With more than 100 organizations already signed on, the Innovation Marketplace is poised to be the largest IP exhibition in INTA’s history, featuring organizations from 40+ jurisdictions. Exhibitor sales are already 17 percent ahead of last year, underscoring the tremendous demand and excitement surrounding this event. Meet face-to-face with thousands of IP leaders and showcase your solutions. Seize your place at the forefront of IP innovation.

Spots are filling fast—apply now to secure your booth and make your mark at the world’s premier IP event.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] and visit us here to learn more.

Sponsoring INTA’s 2026 Annual Meeting isn’t just about visibility—it’s about impact. With over 10,000+ global IP leaders in one venue, this is your chance to elevate your brand, spark real connections, and lead the conversation.

Why sponsor and advertise?

“Level Up” your Annual Meeting experience
Connect with your target audience
Logo placement in key high-traffic locations
Explore unique print/digital advertising opportunities within the convention center.

Unlock new opportunities for your business. Want in? Contact us to receive the Sponsorship Prospectus and Advertising Rate Card.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Corporate Members who will be utilizing our Business Suites at Excel London Convention Center for client meetings, training sessions, and hospitality. Hosting meetings at Excel ensures that registrants remain close to the heart of the Annual Meeting, making it convenient to network and form meaningful connections while participating in the event’s central activities. Your continued support is integral to the success of the Meeting.

Please note: Access to the Business Suites is limited to registered attendees of the 2026 Annual Meeting. If a Corporate Member has not scheduled a meeting with you, entry to the suites will not be permitted.

Participating Corporate Members

Corporate Member logos

Amazon.com, Inc.
JT International SA
Kenvue
Major League Baseball
Mattel
Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC
Novartis
PepsiCo, Inc.
PUMA SE
Reckitt
Zoetis Inc.

2026 Co-Chairs

Tanya Fickenscher

Vice President and Deputy General Counsel

Major League Baseball (MLB)

USA

Lara Kayode

Managing Partner and Founder

O. Kayode & Co.

Nigeria