Women in IP present 'Connected Bubbles 2026'.
Women in IP’s much-loved Connected Bubbles Networking Event returns on Wednesday 25th March 2026.
Following last year’s fantastic UK-wide success, Women in IP is once again bringing together IP professionals across the country for a series of coordinated in-person networking events. Designed to be relaxed, welcoming and genuinely enjoyable, Connected Bubbles offers the perfect setting to build meaningful professional relationships — without the formality of a traditional conference.
Why attend?
In a profession built on collaboration, referrals and trusted relationships, strong networks matter. Connected Bubbles is a coordinated, nationwide celebration of the IP community. On the same day, IP professionals across the UK will be coming together in multiple cities, creating a shared moment of connection from Scotland to the South West.
Connected Bubbles gives IP professionals the opportunity to:
- Meet peers across private practice, in-house and related IP roles;
- Strengthen regional IP communities while being part of a UK-wide initiative;
- Build relationships beyond your immediate firm or organisation;
- Exchange insights on industry trends and shared challenges;
- Connect with professionals at different career stages in an inclusive setting.
Whether you’re looking to expand your referral network, explore new career perspectives, find potential collaborators, or simply broaden your professional circle, this event provides a friendly and supportive space to do so — over a glass of bubbles (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available!).
Women in IP is proud to be supported by the CIPA DEI Committee, helping them to further expand networking opportunities and encourage greater connection across the UK IP community. Whether you’re based in Scotland, the North West, Yorkshire, the South West, East Anglia or London, you can join your local IP community while still being part of a major UK-wide initiative.
Join at one of the 2026 locations across the UK
- Edinburgh – kindly hosted by Hindles
- Glasgow – kindly hosted by Burness Paull LLP
- Bristol – kindly hosted by Birketts LLP
- Liverpool – kindly hosted by Brabners
- Leeds – hosted by HGF
- Cambridge – kindly hosted by Stobbs
- Manchester – kindly hosted by Appleyard Lees
- London – kindly hosted by Finnegan
The event is open to everyone working in IP, across all roles and all genders. Whether you are an attorney, paralegal, in HR, marketing, IT, finance, or recruitment, if you work this event is for you. If you know someone who hasn’t yet been to an IP Inclusive event, this is the perfect one to start with — welcoming, informal, and full of great people. Whether you’re growing your referral network, exploring collaborations, or simply keen to meet more professionals in your region, Connected Bubbles offers a relaxed, welcoming space to do just that.
Spaces are limited in some locations, so be sure to sign up early. Wherever you are in the UK, there’s a Connected Bubbles event for you.
Registration
This event is free. So are all IP Inclusive resources. That said, they do need money to keep the show on the road, so if you enjoy the event please consider contributing. For more information, visit the IP Inclusive fundraising page.
If you have any access requirements for this event, please get in touch with IP Inclusive at [email protected].
