11 May 2027 | San Diego

The WTR Industry Awards return to San Diego in May 2027!

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honour the world’s leading trademark professionals. 

Nominations close 5 January 2027.

250+ Attendees

21Award categories

20thEdition

Nominations close 5 January 2027.

Networking opportunities

Connect with senior trademark professionals, industry leaders, and influential figures in the international trademark industry

Celebrate excellence

Celebrate the outstanding achievements of the community and gain inspiration from their success stories

Memorable evening

Enjoy an evening of celebration, community and entertainment in a relaxed setting

Key dates

Submissions open

Tuesday 27 October 2026

Submissions close

Tuesday 5 January 2027

WTR Awards Ceremony

Tuesday 11 May 2027

WTR Events Code of Conduct

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone. We believe that every attendee contributes to the overall quality and experience of our events. Respect and courtesy are fundamental to our community.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment towards any of our staff, clients or suppliers.

Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Paul Chapman at Paul.Chapman@centellic.com or visit the sponsors page to request a sponsorship brochure.

AWARD SPONSORS

SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

Meet the WTR Industry Awards team

Victoria Arnold-Rees
Editor

Elena Berrino
Marketing lead

Paul Chapman
Sponsorship lead

Trevor Little
Managing Editor

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