IP Summit

REGISTER HERE: https://luma.com/6vui2ajo Back for its third year, the IP Summit Conference brings practical, systems-oriented sessions for founders and operators building IP-intensive companies. Learn how to move faster with fewer missteps by using Canada's IP supports effectively, tracking progress without adding overhead, and building the right capabilities at the right stage. Due to limited seating, companies looking to optimize and leverage their existing IP strategy will be prioritized. Featuring panelists and moderators: - Houston Brown IP Executive & Registered Patent Agent - Derek de Laat President & CEO, FIN IP Group - Rachel Haller Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft - Kerry Hillier Vice President & General Counsel, Ballard Power Systems - Brian J. Lally President and Chief Operating Officer, Ford Global Technologies LLC. Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property - Transactions & Market Compliance, Ford Motor Company - Office of General Counsel - Karn Manhas Founder & Executive Chair, Terramera - Erin Pisko VP, Strategy, Innovation Asset Collective (IAC) - Maryam Sadeghi CEO, MetaOptima - Joel Semeniuk CEO, Primal - Conor Sheehan VP, Global IP Business Development, UnitedLex - Byron Thom Partner, BDC Industrial Innovation Venture Fund (I2VF) - Jessica Yip COO & Co-Founder, A&K Robotics View full agenda here: https://www.newventuresbc.com/ip-summit/ New Ventures BC is proud to be an official partner of Vancouver Startup Week 2026. This event is part of the VSW 2026 calendar and is offered for free to VSW All-Access Pass holders on a first come first served basis (limited number of seats.) Speakers: Angie Schick, Justine Nadia Presented by New Ventures BC