Theme: “Intellectual Property in the Age of Disruption: Innovation, Strategy, and Global Resilience”
Date: 3rd & 4th March, 2026 | Venue: Hilton Singapore Orchard 
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.
Moderator – Dr. 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.
Moderator – Cyndi 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.
Moderator – Gayathri 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.
Moderator – Kay 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.
Moderator – Jeremiah 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)
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.
Moderator – Megha 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.
Moderator – Rishi 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.
Moderator – Xun 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.
Moderator – Micaela 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
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