Key Patent and IP Conferences for 2026: Save the Dates!

IIPLA 2026

The 28th IIPLA conference will take place on 19th January & 20th January, 2026 in Dubai. This conference will be a global gathering of over 200 IP professionals representing prestigious law firms and organizations worldwide. It will explore the latest trends and innovations, along with cutting-edge products, services, and solutions designed to address today’s most pressing IP challenges.

19th Annual Global IP Convention (GIPC 2026)

19th Annual Global IP Convention (GIPC 2026) will take place on 4th February & 5th February, 2026 in Bengaluru. The theme of this conference is ‘Turning Innovation into Value’. The conference is a global, outcome-driven forum designed for Corporates, Startups & MSMEs, Law and IP firms, Investors, and Innovators.

International Trademark Association (INTA) 2026 annual meeting

INTA’s 148th annual meeting is going to be definitive forum for Business Development, thought leadership, deal-making and policy dialogue. This meeting is scheduled to take place from 2nd May to 6th May, 2026 in London, England.

PIUG 2026 Joint Annual & Biotech Conference

The 2026 Joint Annual & Biotech Conference is a gathering that will feature world-renowned experts on patent information for technology research and planning, for legal organizations, for patent offices and for overall corporate IP management. The conference is planned to take place from 19th May to 21st May, 2026 in Philadelphia.

European Intellectual Property Forum 2025

The 10th European Intellectual Property Forum 2026 is an exclusive, invitation-only gathering of 100+ IP professionals, experts, and industry leaders. This premier event scheduled from 9th September & 10th September, 2026, in Brussels offers in-depth insights across the entire IP life cycle covering development, protection, enforcement, and monetization.

Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) 2026 Annual Meeting

IPO is an international trade association promoting intellectual property rights for all industries and technologies. It advocates for effective and affordable IP ownership rights and offers a wide array of services. IPO annual meeting will take place at Toronto, Canada from 27th September to 29th September 2026.

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Conference

AIPLA is a national bar association constituted primarily of practitioners in private and corporate practice, in government service, and in the academic community. AIPLA Annual Conference will take place at Westin Washington, DC, United States from 29th October to 31st October, 2026.

Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) 2026

APAA is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting and enhancing intellectual property protection in the Asian region (including Australia and New Zealand). The 79th council meeting of APAA is scheduled to be held from 29th November to 2nd December, 2026 in HopeWell Hotel, HongKong.