Conference Sessions:

• Panel Discussion: “Evolving Channel Dynamics: IT Distribution Trends and Brand Protection Collaboration”– TD SYNNEX
  • Summary: Panelists will explore how evolving supply chains, digital marketplaces, and channel complexity are driving closer collaboration between distributors and vendors’ brand protection teams.
  • Presented by: AP Capaldo, Sr. Director, Assistant General Counsel, Nicko Roussos, SVP, Cisco Strategy & Transformation, Sr. Director, Ethics & Compliance, Americas, Tanja Gromadzki, Senior Director, Ethics & Compliance, Americas, TD SYNNEX
  • Contact: Tanja Gromadzki - tanja.gromadzki@tdsynnex.com

     

• “Scaling Ecosystem Through AI-Driven Digital Transformation with Risk Management as an Enabler” – IBM [Presentation unavailable]
  • Summary: This session explores how IBM is accelerating partner ecosystem growth through AI‑driven digital transformation while taking a modern approach to risk. We will examine how digital capabilities simplify and scale partner engagement, and how a focus on risk management enables faster growth, stronger collaboration, and greater resilience across the ecosystem.
  • Presented by: Tomomi Yoshioka, Director, T&O Partner Ecosystem, Tracey Ciccone - Digital Transformation Leader – Unified Partner Experience, IBM
  • Contact: TOMOMI YOSHIOKA - tyoshio@us.ibm.com

     

• AGMA One Device Update – Sideman & Bancroft
  • Summary: Highlight recent activity with the new AGMA One Device tool and Customs and Border Protection.
  • Presented by: Richard Nelson, IP Attorney, Sideman & Bancroft, Catherine Trione, Manager, HP Risk Intelligence & Investigations, Tim Casto, Investigator, Cisco
  • Contact: Richard Nelson – rnelson@sideman.com

     

• “From Experimentation to Adoption: The Legal Side of Generative AI” – Hilgers Law
  • Summary: Generative AI is moving quickly from experimentation to daily operational use. This session examines what that shift means from a legal and governance standpoint, highlighting emerging trends, common risk areas, and practical ways legal teams can support AI adoption in complex, technology-driven businesses.
  • Presented by: Sarah Resczenko, Senior Counsel, Carly Kligler, Partner, Hilgers PLLC
  • Contact: Sarah Resczenko, Senior Counsel - sresczenko@hilgerslaw.com
  • Carly Kligler, Partner - ckligler@hilgerslaw.com

     

• “HP Response to Corporate Impersonation Threat” – HP [Presentation unavailable]
  • Summary: HP overview of risk intelligence & investigations and Corporate impersonation detection.
  • Presented by: Catherine Trione, Manager, HP Risk Intelligence & Investigations
  • Contact: Catherine Trione - catherine.trione@hp.com
    
    
• Roundtable Discussion: Topic: “From Hype to Hard Results: How Brands Are Actually Using Agentic AI to Fight Fraud, Counterfeits and Warranty Abuse” [Presentation unavailable]
  • Session Goal: Move beyond AI hype to surface real world use cases, risks and measurable outcomes of agentic AI in brand protection.
  • Group session: All members