8th International IP Legal Conference Singapore, 2026

Theme: “Intellectual Property in the Age of Disruption: Innovation, Strategy, and Global Resilience”

Date: 3rd & 4th March, 2026 | Venue: Hilton Singapore Orchard

AGENDA

Day 1

08:30 AM – 09:00 AM

Registration

09:00 AM – 09:30 AM

Welcome Note

09:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Session 1: AI & IP Rights: Ownership, Authorship, and Liability in the Machine Era.

Explore the global debate on IP protection for AI-generated works and how legal systems are adapting to rapid automation and generative technologies.

ModeratorDr. Ilija Pjanovic – Global Head of IP of Nexperia (Netherlands)

Bachir A Chakra – Partner, Gowling WLG (UAE)

Kit Kuan Yuen – Associate Director of Drew & Napier LLC (Singapore)

Sheila Jeya Balan – Senior Entertainment Counsel (Singapore)

Michael Lim – APAC Regional Privacy Head / DPO at SHEIN (Singapore)

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM

Morning Networking Break

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Session 2: Global IP Litigation Trends: Cross-Border Enforcement in a Fragmented World.

A comparative discussion on IP litigation strategies, forum shopping, and enforcement mechanisms in major jurisdictions.

ModeratorCyndi Chow Li Kian – Josephine, LK Chow & Co. (Malaysia)

Max CW Ng – Managing Director at GatewayLaw Corporation (Singapore)

Biswajit Sarkar – Founder of Biswajit Sarkar Advocates – IP Attorneys (India)

Jin Shi – Litigation Counsel at Nokia (Hongkong)

12:30 PM – 01:30 PM

Group Photo & Lunch Break

01:30 PM – 0 2:45 PM

Session 3: Navigating and Harmonizing Asia-Pacific’s IP Landscape: Challenges, Reforms, and Opportunities.

This regional policy roundtable explores the evolving IP frameworks across ASEAN, China, India, and beyond.

ModeratorGayathri Nagendra – Corporate Counsel at Amazon (Australia)

Adrian Chiew – Director, Government Affairs, APAC of Qualcomm (Singapore)

Megha Anand  – Senior IP / Patent Manager at Ansell (Malaysia)

Alfred Yip – Director at IP Office of Singapore (IPOS) International (Singapore)

02:45 PM – 03:15 PM

Afternoon Networking Break

03:15 PM – 04:30 PM

Session 4: Brand Protection and Trademark Enforcement in Asia’s E-Commerce Boom.

Tackling counterfeiting, domain abuse, and IP violations in fast-growing digital marketplaces like Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

ModeratorKay Siong Ng – Intellectual Property Analyst at Applied Materials (Singapore)

Tanvi Sinha – Senior Corporate Counsel of Amazon (Singapore)

Rishi Ganiswaran – Senior Legal and Privacy Consultant (Singapore)

Abelaine T. Alcantara – Senior Partner at Esguerra & Blanco (Philippines)

04:30 PM – 05:45 PM

Session 5: Navigating the Intersection of Data Privacy and Intellectual Property in a Digital Economy

Exploring how evolving privacy regulations shape data-driven innovation, IP ownership, and cross-border data governance.

ModeratorJeremiah Chew – Partner RPC (Singapore)

Xun Yang – Partner, Llinks Law Offices (China)

Claire Tan  – Senior Legal Counsel, Data Privacy (Asia-Pacific) at Lenovo (Singapore)

Efrain Castaneda Mogollon – Global Strategic Privacy Counsel, Director of Privacy of OneTrust (UK)

Gayathri Nagendra – Corporate Counsel at Amazon (Australia)

Day 2

08:30 AM – 09:00 AM

Registration

09:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Session 6: Blockchain, NFTs, and the Future of Copyright & Licensing.

Analysing smart contracts, digital ownership, and monetization of creative assets in decentralized platforms.

ModeratorMegha Anand – Senior IP / Patent Manager at Ansell (Malaysia)

Jennifer Wei Zhen Lim – Co-Founder of LawTech.Asia (Singapore)

Shaun Leong – Partner at HFW (Singapore)

Prateeksha Dalela – Legal Counsel | IP, Technology & Data Protection at Dalela & Dalela Law Offices Legal Services (India)

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Morning Networking Break

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Session 7: Patents & Innovation in Deep Tech: Biotech, Quantum, and Clean Energy.

Navigating complex patent landscapes and regulatory hurdles in emerging high-impact industries.

ModeratorRishi Ganiswaran – Senior Legal and Privacy Consultant (Singapore)

Karl Bozicevic – Partner, Co-Founder of Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP (USA)

Kay Siong Ng – Intellectual Property Analyst at Applied Materials (Singapore)

12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

Lunch Break

01:00 PM – 02:15 PM

Session 8: IP & ESG: Aligning Innovation with Environmental, Social, and Governance Goals.

How IP professionals are supporting sustainable technologies, circular economies, and ethical innovation through smart IP portfolios.

ModeratorXun Yang – Partner, Llinks Law Offices (China)

Dr. Ilija Pjanovic – Global Head of IP of Nexperia (Netherlands)

Dr. Yuji Hashimoto  – IP Analyst of Resonac Corporation (Japan)

02:15 PM – 02:45 PM

Afternoon Networking Break

02:45 PM – 04:00 PM

Session 9: Cybersecurity and Intellectual Property: Emerging Threats, Legal Safeguards, and Risk Mitigation.

ModeratorMicaela Kristina V. Galvez – Partner at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra (Philipines)

Prateeksha Dalela – Legal Counsel | IP, Technology & Data Protection at Dalela & Dalela Law Offices Legal Services (India)

Esther Franks – Counsel at Lathams & Watkins LLP (Singapore)

Eugene Leong Fu Sheng – VP / Dy General Counsel of ST Engineering (Singapore)

04:00 PM

Closing Note

Event Speakers

300+

Visionary Speakers

200+

Worldwide Brands

150+

Sessions & Workshops

1500+

Event Participants