IPIC2026 Centennial Conference
Livestream Option
September 17 – 18, 2026
Unable to attend IPIC2026 in person?
Register for IPIC’s Livestream Option and don’t miss the incredible lineup of plenary sessions and speakers!
IPIC is pleased to offer the option of participating in the plenary sessions via Livestream. Participants will have the opportunity to watch the live plenary sessions and ask questions in real time.
The following plenaries will be available for livestreaming:
- Keynote Speaker: Michele Romanow – Dragon on CBC’s Dragon’s Den and co-founder of Clearco
- Get it Right the First Time: Tips from the Patent Appeal Board, the Trademarks Opposition Board and the Federal Court
- Jurisdiction and Territoriality of IP Rights and Remedies in Canada
- CIPO Update
- IP, Trade, and the World as It Really Is: A Conversation with Ambassador Nadia Theodore
- “The Robot of Ordinary Skill in the Art”: Be It Resolved that AI Will Destroy the Novelty/Originality Required for Patent/Copyright Protection in Canada
- Top IP Law Cases of the Century
CPD/CLE
Livestream participation is eligible for Substantive and/or Professionalism/Ethics Hours where applicable.
BECOME AN IPIC2026 CENTENNIAL CONFERENCE SPONSOR
As a Centennial Conference Sponsor, your organization will benefit from:
- Unmatched Access to Leading Experts: Connect with top decision-makers from across Canada and abroad – patent and trademark agents, IP lawyers, in-house counsel, corporate IP leaders, government representatives, academics, and innovators – all in one place.
- Unparalleled Visibility: Elevate your brand in front of hundreds of IP professionals. Our Centennial-level programming, keynote speaker, and enhanced social events will draw the profession’s largest audience yet – creating exceptional exposure for your organization.
- Meaningful Networking Opportunities: Engage with influencers, collaborators, and potential clients in a dynamic environment designed to spark conversation, partnership, and thought leadership.
- Powerful Brand Recognition: Choose from a range of sponsorship options that ensure your name stands out, with opportunities tailored for maximum visibility, engagement, and impact.
Interested in becoming an IPIC2026 Sponsor? Click here to view the Centennial Sponsorship Opportunities brochure. To secure your preferred sponsorship, please contact Kim Arial, Manager, Education and Events.
