Brand Protection & Anti Counterfeiting Nexus

May 4th & 5th 2026

The Westin Jersey City Newport, NJ, USA

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Safeguarding Brands in a Complex Global Economy



The Brand Protection & Anti-Counterfeiting Nexus is an exclusive, invitation-only gathering of senior executives responsible for brand integrity, intellectual property, and consumer trust. The forum brings together industry leaders with select technology and solution partners to confront the evolving risks posed by counterfeiting, illicit trade, and digital impersonation. Content is carefully curated to deliver strategic insight into regulatory developments, enforcement collaboration, and emerging threat vectors, highlighting proven frameworks and real-world initiatives led by global brand custodians.

A Premium, All-Inclusive Experience

Every delegate is welcomed as a VIP. From curated networking opportunities to thoughtfully crafted experiences, the Brand Protection & Anti-Counterfeiting Nexus is designed to foster meaningful professional engagement while ensuring comfort and exclusivity—creating the ideal environment for high-impact dialogue, insight sharing, and long-term strategic partnerships.

Driving Strategic Conversations

This is not a conventional trade show. The Nexus is intentionally structured to convene senior leaders in brand protection, IP enforcement, legal, compliance, and risk management. The focused setting enables informed discussions, peer-to-peer learning, and actionable strategies to combat counterfeiting, brand abuse, and emerging threats across global markets.

Curated One-to-One Engagements

Engage with fellow delegates through dedicated one-to-one meetings available throughout the conference. This flexible, executive-level format allows you to connect at your own pace, explore strategic collaborations, exchange best practices, and maximize the value of every interaction—ensuring each conversation is relevant, targeted, and impactful.

Who Should Attend?

By Seniority Level
30%
43%
22%
5%
Top Management (C-Suite, Presidents)
Senior Management (VPs, Heads)
Middle Management (Directors, Managers)
Others
By Geographical
50%
25%
12%
10%
3%
East Coast, USA
West Coast, USA
Europe
Central USA
Other
  • Brand Protection
  • Marketplace Trust & Safety
  • Anti-Counterfeiting Operations
  • Online Enforcement
  • Digital Brand Abuse
  • Anti-Counterfeiting Strategy
  • Trademark & IP Enforcement
  • Grey Market Control
  • Product Authentication
  • Reputation Management
  • Content Protection
  • Anti-Piracy
  • Digital Rights Management
  • Brand Impersonation Prevention
  • Online Abuse & Fraud
  • Product Integrity
  • Supply Chain Security
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient Safety & Brand Trust
  • Trade Compliance
  • Illicit Trade Prevention
  • Policy & Regulatory Bodies
  • Public Safety & Consumer Protection
  • Product Authenticity
  • Supply Chain Traceability
  • Food Fraud Prevention
  • Brand Integrity
  • Regulatory & Quality Assurance
  • IP Protection
  • Digital Piracy & License Abuse
  • Domain & App Impersonation
  • Cyber-Enabled Brand Abuse
  • Fraud Investigations
  • Platform Trust & Safety
  • Grey Market & Diversion Control
  • Online Brand Monitoring
  • Governance, Ethics & Compliance
  • Consumer Safety & Trust
  • Patent Protection & Litigation
  • Cybersecurity & Product Security

Audience Includes

Retail & E-Commerce
Luxury & Consumer Goods
Media & Entertainment
Software Development
Food & Beverage
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Personal Care & Beauty
Government & Public Sectors

Our Industry Leaders

Meet the industry leaders transforming the future.

Ophir Gaathon, Ph.D.
Ophir Gaathon, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

DUST Identity, Inc.

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Gregg Guest
Gregg Guest

VP of Product Management, Cloud

FADEL

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David Bomser
David Bomser

Business Development and Technology Strategist

QED Vault

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Praj Deb
Praj Deb

Global Head of Vendor Security Compliance

Uber

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Thierry C. DUBOIS
Thierry C. DUBOIS

Chairman

STU

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Suvendu Mohanty
Suvendu Mohanty

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Amazon

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Sri Vaishnavi Chittoori
Sri Vaishnavi Chittoori

CyberSecurity Operations Manager

Samsung Semiconductor

LinkedIn
Eduardo Lamas. Esq
Eduardo Lamas. Esq

Senior Counsel | Head of LATAM

Under Armour

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Ryan Molin
Ryan Molin

Sr. Manager/Product Owner, Customer & Digital Analytics

Foot Locker

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Vishesh Sharma
Vishesh Sharma

GTM Engineer and Business Strategist

QED Vault

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Jon Erb, LPQ
Jon Erb, LPQ

Senior Director - Physical Security & Safety

Buffalo City Mission.

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Daniel Estrada Duque
Daniel Estrada Duque

Co-Founder & CEO

Signa IP

LinkedIn
Chanel Briggins
Chanel Briggins

Senior IP Counsel

Authentic Brands Group

LinkedIn
Joseph Alexander Rein BSc MBA
Joseph Alexander Rein BSc MBA

CEO

LW Pearl Brand

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Beatrice Nelson-Beer
Beatrice Nelson-Beer

Managing Director & Chief Legal Officer

Lifeplus

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Miguel Antonio Meza
Miguel Antonio Meza

Director, Global Account Technology Strategist

Microsoft

LinkedIn
John Opala, PhD
John Opala, PhD

VP IT & Global Chief Information Security Officer

Hanes Brand

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Gaurav Sethi
Gaurav Sethi

CEO & Head of Strategic Partnerships

Virus Positive Technologies

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Stathis Papageorgiou
Stathis Papageorgiou

Director of Legal Services

Public Group

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Harsh Nigam
Harsh Nigam

Cybersecurity Leader GRC

McDonald's

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Taryn Elliott
Taryn Elliott

Product Design & User Interface Patent Prosecution Chair

Polsinelli

LinkedIn
Harry Halikias
Harry Halikias

Sr. Director, Global Information Security

Sony Music Publishing

LinkedIn
Jacob Story
Jacob Story

Solutions Engineering Manager

Netcraft

LinkedIn
Christopher Goodwin
Christopher Goodwin

Director, Security and Brand Integrity

StockX

LinkedIn
Luis Alberto Pérez González
Luis Alberto Perez Gonzalez

Director, LATAM Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Correspondent

Christian Dior Couture

LinkedIn
Georges David
Georges David

Asset Protection Manager

Sunglass Hut

LinkedIn
Juan Alberto Funes Carniago
Juan Alberto Funes Carniago

Director, Transaction Fraud & Decisioning Products

Mastercard

LinkedIn
Peter Callaghan
Peter Callaghan

CRO

Page Freezer

LinkedIn
Khedouri Ezair
Khedouri Ezair

Founder & CEO

QED Vault

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Satyabrata Pradhan
Satyabrata Pradhan

Senior Program Manager

General Motors

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Donald Riggins
Donald Riggins

Buyer Risk Policy Senior Manager

eBay

LinkedIn

6 Reasons to Attend

Must-Attend for Brand Guardians

Join brand protection leaders at the Nexus to gain insights that safeguard your business and drive success.

Tackle Threats Head-On

Tackle counterfeiting, IP breaches, and digital fraud with proactive strategies to counter emerging risks.

Discover Advanced Protection Tools

Discover how top brands use technology and legal strategies to strengthen defenses and navigate regulations.

Gain Practical Takeaways

Join dynamic sessions and panels offering actionable strategies to strengthen your brand protection.

Learn from Global Experts

Engage directly with global BPN thought leaders, compliance and risk executives, legal and brand protection heads, and regulators.

Participate Actively, Not Passively

Move beyond observation with interactive keynotes, panels, executive roundtables, solution showcases, and targeted one-to-one meetings.

What to expect at
the 2026 Edition

The 2026 agenda is built around five strategic streams, each designed to address the most critical challenges and opportunities facing brand protection leaders today. These themes shape every discussion, encourage cross-industry collaboration, and deliver actionable strategies to protect brand integrity, combat counterfeiting, and mitigate evolving risks across global markets.

  • Digital Brand Protection & Online Threat Intelligence
  • Anti-Counterfeiting & Product Authentication
  • Leadership, Collaboration & Brand Resilience
  • Trademark & IP Protection
  • Emerging Technologies & Brand Integrity

Connect with industry leaders driving real transformation in brand protection and anti-counterfeiting. Gain practical insights, explore emerging technologies, and discover proven strategies that safeguard brands, combat counterfeiting, and shape the future of intellectual property protection.

  • Connect with Senior Leaders Driving Brand Protection & Anti-Counterfeiting
  • Gain Early Insights into Emerging Brand Protection Trends and Counterfeit Mitigation
  • StrategiesDedicated All-Day 1-on-1 Meetings with Key Decision-Makers and IP Stakeholders

Our Partners

Our Previous Partners

Our Media Partners

Showcase Your Solutions at the Brand Protection & Anti-Counterfeiting Nexus

Take advantage of exclusive opportunities to present your expertise, showcase cutting-edge solutions, and lead high-level discussions with senior brand protection, IP, legal, and risk leaders. Position your organization at the forefront of brand integrity, anti-counterfeiting, and digital enforcement innovation.

At the Nexus, participation is active, not passive. Engage directly with decision-makers through expert presentations, panel and roundtable discussions, solution showcases, and targeted one-to-one meetings. This is your opportunity to influence the agenda, demonstrate real-world impact, and build strategic partnerships that strengthen brand resilience and trust.

Schedule At a Glance

8:15 am - 8:25 am
Registration
8:25 am - 8:30 am
Chairperson Address
8:30 am - 8:50 am
Presentation 1
8:50 am - 9:10 am
Presentation 2
9:10 am - 10:00 am
Panel Discussion 1
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Mid-Morning Networking Session
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Presentation 3
11:55 am - 12:15 pm
Presentation 4
12:20 pm - 12:45 pm
Tag Team Presentation
12:45 pm - 1:25 pm
Lunch Break
1:25 pm - 1:50 pm
Presentation 5
1:50 pm - 2:15 pm
Presentation 6
2:15 pm - 3:05 pm
Panel Discussion 2
3:05 pm - 3:30 pm
Presentation 7
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm
Presentation 8
3:50 pm - 4:15 pm
Presentation 9
4:15 pm - 5:50 pm
Closing Remarks and Networking
8:15 am - 8:25 am
Registration
8:25 am - 8:30 am
Welcome & Chairperson Address
8:30 am - 8:50 am
Presentation 1
8:55 am - 9:15 am
Presentation 2
9:15 am - 10:00 am
Panel Discussion 1
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Mid-Morning Networking Session
Roundtable Discussion
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Presentation 3
11:50 am - 12:10 pm
Presentation 4
12:10 pm - 12:45 pm
Panel Discussion 2
12:45 pm - 1:25 pm
Lunch Break
1:25 pm - 1:50 pm
Presentation 5
1:50 pm - 2:40 pm
Panel Discussion 3
2:40 pm - 3:05 pm
Presentation 6
3:05 pm - 3:30 pm
Presentation 7
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm
Presentation 8
3:50 pm - 4:15 pm
Presentation 9
4:15 pm - 5:50 pm
Closing Remarks and Networking

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The Westin Jersey City Newport

Name: The Westin Jersey City Newport

Address: 479 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, United States

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