Join us at the forefront of protecting licensed brands
Crane Authentication will be exhibiting at the IACC Annual Conference 2026, the leading global event dedicated to combating counterfeiting and piracy.
Taking place April 28 to 30, 2026 in Orlando, Florida, the conference brings together brands, government agencies, enforcement professionals, and solution providers to address illicit trade at scale. With a strong balance of strategic and operational discussions, it plays a critical role in advancing approaches to authentication, coordinated enforcement, and public private collaboration.
This is a key forum for shaping how organizations respond to increasingly complex global counterfeiting challenges.
Why the IACC Annual Conference matters
The IACC Annual Conference is a central meeting point for organizations actively involved in brand protection and enforcement.
It enables meaningful collaboration between decision makers, investigators, policymakers, and industry leaders, creating an environment focused on practical outcomes and shared intelligence.
The conference provides an opportunity to:
- Engage with enforcement agencies and intellectual property professionals
- Explore the latest approaches to anti counterfeiting
- Understand emerging threats across global markets
- Build relationships that support real world enforcement outcomes
It is also a critical platform for strengthening public and private partnerships and advancing scalable solutions to global counterfeiting challenges.
Key industry trends shaping the conversation
Discussions at IACC 2026 reflect the evolving nature of illicit trade and the need for more integrated and proactive responses.
Key themes include:
- Acceleration of AI driven brand protection strategies
- Increasing complexity of cross border enforcement
- Growth of small parcel and ecommerce enabled counterfeiting
- A shift toward proactive disruption models rather than reactive takedowns
These trends highlight the need for solutions that combine physical security, digital intelligence, and actionable data.
