In 2025, the European Patent Office received a record 201,974 patent applications, and computer technology, the field driven above all by AI-related inventions, was the single leading category. The opportunity is real. So is the exposure: since August 2, 2026, Article 50 of the EU AI Act has required any organisation whose AI interacts with people or generates content reaching EU users to disclose it, backed by fines of up to €15 million or 3% of worldwide turnover. There's no doubt about it: the AI in IP revolution is upon us. The question remains: Will you be a leader or a laggard?
Discover how you can become a leader as technology transforms the profession at World IP Review’s upcoming event, AI & IP Europe (Nov 17, Marriott Brussels Grand Place).
This is where the world's top in-house counsel, tech visionaries, and policymakers converge to tackle the high-stakes challenges and ground-breaking opportunities at the intersection of AI and IP. You'll walk away with actionable insights to turn your IP into a revenue-driving powerhouse, protect your portfolio, and lead the charge in the age of AI.
The brochure for this event (including the full agenda and speaker list) has just been re-released – access your copy here.
Here's a sneak peek of the confirmed IP and AI expert speakers:
Stephan Wolke, CEO, thyssenkrupp Intellectual Property GmbH
Adrian Spillmann, Director of Intellectual Property, Valneva
John Ward, VP, Associate General Counsel, Trademarks, Moderna
Swati Bhardwaj, Head of Patent Intelligence, BAT
Henrik Aurell, Partner, AWA
Nora Takacs, Senior Trademarks Counsel, Copyrights, Sanofi
Sam Williams, Head of Intellectual Property, Foundational Technologies, Siemens
Elena Ponte, Attorney, Federal Trade Commission
Samira Ranaei, AI Solutions Lead, Patenting, Nokia
Carola Lempke, Patent Director, AstraZeneca
… and more to be revealed in the brochure.
View the brochure here for full details on the programme and speaker line-up – access your copy here.
Gain a comprehensive, cross-industry perspective on AI's transformative impact on the IP landscape, while diving deep into specific IP verticals across our roundtable sessions. Engage with like-minded professionals who share real niche expertise, ensuring a truly valuable, specialised experience.
Early Bird Pricing ends next week. Book before 18th September to secure the best price.
Bringing together experts from across the AI and IP ecosystem, AI & IP Europe is the premier event for IP professionals dealing with, and in, AI.
