The Global IP ConfEx 2026 is a premier conference dedicated to intellectual property, organized by Events 4 Sure. This event brings together senior professionals overseeing patents, trademarks, copyrights, and IP strategies within their organizations, as well as law firm partners and technology service providers offering innovative IP and tech solutions.
Key themes of the conference include IP in the innovation economy, patents, trademarks, and copyrights, IP litigation, enforcement, and cross-border disputes, patent strategy and monetization, brand protection and infringement, licensing and commercialization, privacy, security, and compliance, data protection and regulatory impact, and the future of IP in the context of AI and technology.
Attendees can expect a comprehensive agenda featuring collaborative round table discussions, keynote addresses by leading service providers, exclusive case study presentations, and peer-to-peer meetings focusing on topics such as regulatory compliance and AI, cyber resilience, third-party risk, data privacy and compliance, and GRC automation. The event also offers ample networking opportunities, including a networking lunch and informal networking sessions with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates.
This conference is ideal for corporate IP leadership, IP litigation and dispute resolution specialists, patent, trademark, and copyright experts, as well as professionals involved in technology, AI, and IP innovation. It provides a platform to gain actionable insights, engage in high-impact discussions, and connect with peers and industry leaders.
Speakers(8)
Avy Mallik
General Counsel at California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
Avy Mallik is the General Counsel at the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, providing legal guidance on financial regulations and consumer protection.
Chuck Sholtz
Vice President, Intellectual Property at Nutcracker Therapeutics
Chuck Sholtz is the Vice President of Intellectual Property at Nutcracker Therapeutics, leading the company's IP management and protection efforts.
Iti Negi
Senior Patent Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America
Iti Negi is a Senior Patent Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, focusing on patent development and innovation in automotive technologies.
Johanna Jacob
Senior Director, Litigation, Investigations, & IP Risk Management at Applied Materials
Johanna Jacob is the Senior Director of Litigation, Investigations, and IP Risk Management at Applied Materials, overseeing legal disputes and intellectual property risks.
Kevan Fornasero
Senior Privacy Counsel at Intel Corporation
Kevan Fornasero serves as Senior Privacy Counsel at Intel Corporation, specializing in privacy law and data protection.
Praveer Gupta
Director, Patents and Innovation Strategy at Uniphore
Praveer Gupta is the Director of Patents and Innovation Strategy at Uniphore, focusing on patent development and strategic innovation.
Subroto Bose
Head of IP at Astera Labs
Subroto Bose serves as the Head of Intellectual Property at Astera Labs, managing the company's IP assets and innovation initiatives.
Thomas Mavrakakis
Director, Patents at IBM
Thomas Mavrakakis is the Director of Patents at IBM, overseeing the company's patent portfolio and intellectual property strategy.
Event Details
- Date
- May 15, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- Pricing
- $499 - $1,199
- Audience
- Corporate IP leadership, IP litigation and dispute resolution specialists, patent, trademark, and copyright experts, technology, AI, and IP innovation professionals.
- Attendees
- 100-150