Find below an extensive list of global IP events for 2026 (currently being updated). CTC Legal Media works hard to include the most relevant and important IP conferences, events and webinars, listed here with up-to-date information, but please understand that plans change! Please ensure that you check the event details with the event providers directly.
If you would like to include, update, or promote your own IP conference, event, or webinar for 2026, please contact us.
January 2026
Jan 19-20
IIPLA Dubai
International Intellectual Property Law Association
Dubai, UAE
Jan 26-27
Global IP Exchange USA
IQPC
La Cantera Resort, San Antonio, TX, USA
Jan 25-28
ACPC 2026 Winter Meeting
Association of Corporate Patent Counsel
Orlando, Florida, USA
Jan 19-21
Tech & Innovation Patent Litigation Summit
Europe’s Premier Tech IP Forum
Beurs Van Berlage Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands
JAN 19-21
5th Annual Pharma and Biotech Patent Litigation Europe 2026
This event will focus on patent litigation within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors
Amsterdam, Netherlands
February 2026
March 2026
Mar 16-17
Global IP Exchange – Europe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mar 18-19
IPO Spring Summit
The Westin DC Downtown 999 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Mar 18-19
CITMA Spring Conference
Be part of CITMA’s intensive Spring Conference. Gain the skills and knowledge IP professionals like you need to thrive.
CITMA Spring Conference returns in 2026 as a one-day event, laser-focused on excellence. In the heart of the City of London, hear Supreme Court analysis, AI insights, landmark case discussions and more. Learn new ways to excel as a trade mark professional practising in the UK. Strengthen ties with fellow IP professionals the evening before at our Spring Party. Back for its second year, enjoy music, canapes and great conversation at Sea Containers, a remarkable Thameside venue.
CITMA Spring Party: 18th March 2026, The Sea Containers – London
CITMA Spring Conference: 19th March 2026, Minster Building – London
Mar 20
European Forum of Intellectual Property 2026
Paris, France
Mar 23-24
PTMG Spring Meeting
Pharmaceutical Trademarks Association
Munich, Germany
April 2026
Apr 13-14
IP Law Europe Summit 2026
This is an invitation-only forum for leading in-house IP law executives and legal service providers
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland
Apr 14
Intellectual Property Office (IPO) One Day Workshop
A UK government-hosted workshop focused on IP
Birmingham, UK
Apr 26
World IP Day 2026
An international awareness day that celebrates how intellectual property encourages innovation and creativity. The 2026 theme is “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!”
Apr 20-24
IP Transactions: Law and Practice 2026
A multi-day course focused on the law and practice of IP transactions
UCL Faculty of Laws, London, UK
Apr 22
IP Inclusive Annual Meeting 2026
An event open to all IP professionals for networking and discussion
Location TBC
May 2026
May 1st
Pre INTA – IP Shoot Out @ INTA
Cocktails, Competition & Connection
A unique and exclusive evening combining competitive tech-driven fun, curated
cocktails, and relaxed industry networking in a unique shooting simulation bar setting.
An invitation only event in partnership with: RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys – India, Patsnap, IP March – China, Estudio Colmenares & Asociados – Peru, Vaz e Dias – Brazil
Clays Canary Wharf
One Cabot Square, London, E14 4QJ
May 2-6
International Trademark Association (INTA) 148th Annual Meeting
The world’s largest gathering of brand and trademark specialists, expected to draw over 10,000 professionals for a mix of education, networking, and professional development
ExceL London, London, UK
May 13-15
AIPLA Spring Meeting
A national association meeting for practitioners in private and corporate practice, government service, and academia, focusing on various aspects of IP law
San Francisco, CA, USA
May 13-15
ITECHLAW World Technology Law Conference
A global conference focused on technology law, bringing together legal professionals from around the world
Chicago, IL, USA
May 19
Reserving freedom to operate in the era of “patent everything”
A live virtual discussion exploring how IP leaders are approaching freedom to operate as filing volume accelerates and competitive landscapes shift faster than clearance cycles can keep up.
10am PST | 1pm EST | 6pm BST
May 19-21
PIUG Joint Annual and Biotechnology Conference
A meeting for the Patent Information Users Group (PIUG), focusing on patent and biotechnology information
Philadelphia, PA, USA
June 2026
June 8-9
IIPLA 2026 China
The International IP Law Association will hold an event in China
China
June 17-20
ECTA 44th Annual Conference
Europe’s leading IP event, the European Communities Trade Mark Association conference
Dublin, Ireland
June 22-25
BIO International Convention
A major event for the biotechnology industry, which heavily involves intellectual property
San Diego, CA, USA
July 2026
July 29-30, 2026
ACI’s 13th Summit for Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law
Chart your path to professional success among exceptional women leaders in life sciences law
ACI’s Summit for Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law (ACI’s WILS) provides the invaluable opportunities for professional growth, networking, and knowledge sharing. Engage with and learn from over 350 attorneys and executives from the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries with unparalleled opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals, stay informed about the latest industry trends and challenges, and engage in meaningful discussions that help shape future career paths as well as the future of life sciences law. This year, ACI is thrilled to partner with the Boardroom, the first private club for senior women executives preparing for board service, to deliver a high-impact immersive boardroom simulation for aspiring board members.
the Boardroom Experience: Live Board Meeting Simulation for Aspiring Board Members: July 28th, Seaport Hotel, Boston
ACI’s Summit for Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law Main Conference: July 29th – 30th, Seaport Hotel, Boston
Link: https://bit.ly/4g8uZaZ
August 2026
Aug 9-10
International Conference on Intellectual Property Management and Technology Transfer (ICIPMATT)
The conference is a scholarly event bringing together research and presentations related to intellectual property management and the transfer of technology
New York, USA
September 2026
Sept 22-25
MARQUES 40th Annual Conference
Lisbon, Portugal
Sept 27-29
IPO Annual Meeting
The Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
Toronto, Canada
October 2026
Oct 7-10
AIPPI World Congress 2026
This in-person congress will bring together about 2,000 experts to discuss key issues in IP law, including dynamic blocking injunctions, parody as a defence to trademark infringement, and patents for divisional applications and double patenting
Hamburg, Germany
Oct 29-31
AIPLA Annual Meeting 2026
This national association meeting is for practitioners in private and corporate practice, government service, and academia, focusing on various aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law
Oct 18-21
LES Annual Meeting 2026
LES USA & Canada – Building on the rich tradition of LES annual gatherings, our 2026 meeting will deliver in-depth content, unmatched networking, and a spirit of fun. Whether you’re new to licensing or a seasoned expert, you’ll find keynotes, panel discussions, roundtables, and hands-on workshops designed to help you stay ahead in today’s fast-moving IP landscape
San Diego, USA
November 2026
NOV 5
Winter Intellectual Property Conference, 2026
The Patent Law Forum & The Trademark Law Forum – One Community, Two Conferences
CTC Legal Events
London Conference Centre, London, UK
Nov 17-20
2026 Leadership Meeting
This is an exclusive, invitation-only event for over 1,500 of the Association’s most dedicated volunteer leaders, including current committee members and the Board of Directors
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Nov 19-20
(BIP ASIA) Business of Asia Forum 2026
- Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and HKTDC, BIP Asia is a leading annual platform that brings together IP policymakers, business leaders, innovators, investors and professionals to explore the latest IP trends and opportunities.
- Building on the success of the 2025 edition, which attracted over 3,300 participants from 38 countries and regions, this year’s forum will feature discussions on IP financing and valuation, brand growth through IP and technology, cross-border business matching, and the Innovation & IP Market showcasing emerging technologies and IP services.
- Register to enjoy Early Bird Discounts on or before 15 October via https://bipasia.hktdc.com/conference/bip/en/onlineregistration
Hong Kong
*Don’t Miss* – Saturday 28th November
Pre APAA Skyline IP Connect Reception
An exclusive invitation-only gathering designed to
help you meet the right people in the right setting. Hosted by CTC Legal Media and selected partners TBC
The Crown, at The Emperor Hotel, 373 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Nov 29th – 2nd Dec
APAA The 79th Council Meeting
The Hopewell Hotel
Hong Kong
November 29th -2nd December 2026
ASIPI XXV Work Sessions and Administrative Council
Register here: https://asipi.org/santiagodechile2026/registro-evento/?lang=en
ASIPI invites the intellectual property community to Santiago, Chile, for four days of learning, networking, and collaboration at one of the Association’s most anticipated events.
The program will feature high-level academic sessions, panels, workshops, and discussions on the latest developments and key issues shaping intellectual property, offering participants valuable opportunities to exchange ideas, share experiences, and connect with colleagues from across the Americas and beyond.
Santiago, Chile
Nov TBC
IP Service World
ManagementCircle
Munich, Germany
December 2026
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