Intellectual property is increasingly intertwined with technology strategy as organizations manage patents, licensing, AI-related innovation and the commercialization of new technologies across international markets. The International Intellectual Property Law Association’s IIPLA USA 2026 will bring IP professionals, legal practitioners, corporate counsel and industry experts together in Palo Alto on September 21–22, 2026.
The 30th edition of the IIPLA USA conference will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn, Palo Alto. The event is designed to examine developments in intellectual property law while creating opportunities for professionals from different regions to exchange perspectives on issues affecting innovation and rights management.
Technology-driven changes will be an important part of the discussion. The conference agenda and speaker lineup reflect attention to areas where intellectual property intersects with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, patent strategy, licensing and commercialization. Current speakers include professionals with experience across patent prosecution, IP policy, technology standards and the relationship between intellectual property and emerging technologies.
The conference's international scope also reflects the cross-border nature of intellectual property management. Professionals working across legal, corporate and technology functions can use the gathering to compare approaches to protecting innovations, managing portfolios and addressing evolving questions around technology rights.
CIO Applications serves as a media partner for IIPLA USA 2026 because the conference connects directly with its editorial coverage of enterprise technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data systems and digital transformation. The publication's mission is to help technology leaders make informed decisions about enterprise technologies and digital strategies, while its readership includes CIOs, CTOs, enterprise architects and technology strategists.
The connection between technology development and intellectual property is particularly relevant as enterprises evaluate how innovations should be protected, commercialized and integrated into broader business strategies. IIPLA's speaker lineup includes professionals working across technology-related IP matters, including AI and computer technologies, reinforcing the relevance of the subject for technology decision-makers.
As intellectual property continues to intersect with enterprise technology and innovation strategy, IIPLA USA 2026 will provide a forum for examining the legal and commercial considerations influencing how organizations protect and develop technology-driven assets.
