Back To INTADaily Keynotes
Kick off each day of the 2026 INTA Annual Meeting with insight and inspiration.
New for 2026, the Daily Keynote series brings together influential voices from across intellectual property, public policy, technology, and global business to explore the forces shaping the future of IP and brands. Each day features multiple high‑impact keynote sessions designed to challenge perspectives, spark conversation, and set the tone for the day ahead. With additional speakers to be announced, check back often as this lineup continues to grow.
Sunday, May 3, 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Anna Jardfelt
Director General
Swedish Intellectual Property Office
Sweden
Sunday, May 3, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Daren Tang
Director General
World Intellectual Property Organization
Switzerland
Monday, May 4, 10:15 am - 11:00 am | A C-Suite Perspective: Investing in What You Can't Touch but Can't Ignore
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
Founder and CEO
Future Africa
Nigeria
Monday, May 4, 10:15 am - 11:00 am | A C-Suite Perspective: Investing in What You Can't Touch but Can't Ignore
David Haigh
CEO and Founder
Brand Finance Plc
UK
Monday, May 4, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm | By Appointment to His Majesty the King: The Royal Warrant as a Living Trademark of Prestige and Provenance
Karen Fong
Partner
Keystone Law
UK
Monday, May 4, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm | By Appointment to His Majesty the King: The Royal Warrant as a Living Trademark of Prestige and Provenance
Mark Leishman
Executive Director & Secretary
Royal Warrant Holders Association
UK
Monday, May 4, 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
John A. Squires
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director
United States Patent and Trademark Office
USA
Tuesday, May 5, 11:15 am - 11:45 am | Importance of IP to Economic Growth
Kanisha Narayan MP
Parliamentary Under‑Secretary of State
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
UK
Tuesday, May 5, 11:15 am - 11:45 am | Importance of IP to Economic Growth
Adam Williams
CEO
UK Intellectual Property Office
UK
