Theme: “Navigating the Future of Innovation: IP, AI, and Global Legal Convergence”
Date: 13th & 14th October, 2026 | Venue: Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM –
Registration
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM –
Welcome Note
09:30 AM – 10:45 AM –
Session 1: The Future of IP in the Age of Generative AI, Autonomous Innovation, and Data Privacy
Exploring legal frameworks for AI-generated inventions and creative works, including inventorship, authorship, ownership, liability, and data privacy in the era of generative AI and autonomous innovation.
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM –
Morning Networking Break
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM –
Session 2: Commercializing Innovation – Licensing, Partnerships & IP Monetization
Examining how organizations can unlock the commercial value of intellectual property through licensing, technology transfer, strategic collaborations, and IP portfolio optimization.
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM –
Group Photo & Networking Lunch Break
01:30 PM – 02:45 PM –
Session 3: Corporate IP Leadership in the AI Economy – Building Future-Ready Innovation Strategies
Exploring how organizations can align intellectual property with business objectives, manage AI-related legal and commercial risks, establish effective innovation governance frameworks, and build resilient IP strategies for the future.
02:45 PM – 03:15 PM –
Afternoon Networking Break
03:15 PM – 04:30 PM –
Session 4: The Future of Trademark Protection – Global Enforcement, Digital Challenges & Brand Resilience
As brands expand across digital platforms and global markets, trademark owners face increasingly sophisticated challenges, from AI-generated counterfeits and online infringement to cross-border enforcement and reputation management.
04:30 PM – 05:45 PM –
Session 5: Innovation Without Borders – Cross-Border R&D, Collaboration & IP Ownership
Discussing intellectual property ownership, risk allocation, licensing, and protection challenges arising from international collaborations, joint ventures, and global research partnerships.
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM –
Cocktail Reception & Networking Dinner
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM –
Registration
09:00 AM – 10:15 AM –
Session 6: FRAND, Standard Essential Patents & Global Technology Disputes
Discussing SEP licensing, FRAND obligations, antitrust considerations, and cross-border disputes in telecom, semiconductor, and emerging technology sectors.
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM –
Morning Networking Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM –
Session 7: Middle East IP Transformation – Law, Policy & Regional Enforcement Trends
Examining IP reforms across the UAE and GCC, regional enforcement mechanisms, anti-counterfeiting initiatives, and opportunities for international businesses operating in the Middle East.
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM –
Networking Lunch Break
01:00 PM – 02:15 PM –
Session 8: Dispute Resolution in IP – Arbitration, Litigation & Mediation Trends Worldwide
Exploring evolving strategies for resolving intellectual property disputes through international arbitration, specialized IP courts, cross-border litigation, mediation mechanisms, and alternative dispute resolution in a rapidly changing global marketplace.
02:15 PM – 02:45 PM –
Afternoon Networking Break
02:45 PM – 04:00 PM –
Session 9: Emerging Technologies and the Future of IP Risk Management
Understanding how organizations can identify, manage, and mitigate intellectual property risks associated with AI-driven innovation, digital assets, decentralized technologies, and evolving business models.
04:00 PM – 05:15 PM –
Session 10: The Future of Copyright in the AI-Driven Digital Economy
Discussing AI-generated content, digital rights, licensing models, creator economy challenges, and the evolution of copyright law.
05:15 PM –
Closing Note
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