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Upcoming IPWatchdog Program Schedule *
IPWatchdog Upcoming Calendar of IPWatchdog Programs
We look forward to you joining us for our various programs throughout the year. For sponsorship information please check out our 2026 Media Kit. If you are interested in speaking, please fill out this form. You can also see our full schedule of in-person events, including our webinar series.
* The following schedule is subject to change.
Women’s IP Forum 2026
September 23-25, 2026
Join us on Wednesday, September 23, through Friday, September 25, 2026, for our Third Annual Women’s IP Forum 2026, at the IPWatchdog Studios in Ashburn, VA, 20147, where 100% of the speakers will be women. Speakers for this program will have varying levels of expertise and we will include younger, rising stars on panels along with seasoned, “Masters Level” women who are at the highest levels of our industry. We build our program Agenda around our speakers, so the topics are not only relevant to our audience but also interesting and timely. So, stay tuned for our program agenda as we get closer to the date of the program.
Learn MoreLife Sciences Masters™ 2026
November 9-11, 2026
Join us on Monday, November 9, through Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for our Fifth Annual Life Sciences Masters™ 2026 program, a part of the IPWatchdog Masters™ series, at IPWatchdog Studios in Ashburn, VA. This program will focus on the intersection of intellectual property law and the biopharmaceutical industry and will explore the law, politics, and business of life sciences.
Learn More2027 Program Schedule
Virtual PTAB Masters™ 2027
January 21-22, 2027
Please join us for our Seventh Annual Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) program, which is a part of the IPWatchdog Masters™ series. This high-level, interactive program will feature discussions on all aspects of the PTAB practice led by highly experienced PTAB practitioners and top thought leaders in the industry.
The Virtual PTAB Masters™ 2027 program will be held on January 21-22, 2027 and will take place virtually via Zoom.
Details to follow…
Virtual Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) Masters™ 2027
February 18-19, 2027
Our Standard Essential Patents program is back! Please join us for our Fifth Standard Essential Patents (SEP) program, which is a part of the IPWatchdog Masters™ series. This high-level, interactive program will feature discussions led by top thought leaders in the industry and will cover what is happening in the Standard Essential Patents industry today.
The Virtual SEP Masters™ 2027 program will be held on February 18-19, 2027 and will take place virtually via Zoom.
Details to follow…
IPWatchdog LIVE 2027
April 4-6, 2027
Our 7th annual IPWatchdog LIVE conference will be held on April 4-6, 2027, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View hotel in Arlington, VA. This program brings together the intellectual property community from the US and Abroad – from former and current federal and district court judges, current and former high-ranking USPTO and other government leadership, in-house counsel from corporations across a large array of industries, decision-makers from law firms big and small and many others. With a focus on exceptional networking opportunities, and A+ speakers and top-level content, this program is a can’t miss! Discounts available for all full-time in-house/corporate counsel, and academic and government employees.
Emerging IP Leaders 2027
May 20-21, 2027
Save the date for our Inaugural Emerging IP Leaders 2027 program.
The program is scheduled for Thursday, May 20 to Friday, May 21, 2027 at IPWatchdog Studios in Ashburn, VA.
Details to follow…
Women’s IP Forum 2027
September 8-10, 2027
Save the date for the Fourth Annual Women’s IP Forum 2027 program, a part of the IPWatchdog Masters™ series.
The program is scheduled for Wednesday, September 8 to Friday, September 10, 2027 at IPWatchdog Studios in Ashburn, VA.
Details to follow…
Patent Masters™ 2027
October 6-8, 2027
Save the date for the Third Annual Patent Masters™ 2027 program, a part of the IPWatchdog Masters™ series.
The program is scheduled for Wednesday, October 6 through Friday, October 8, 2027 at IPWatchdog Studios in Ashburn, VA and will include discussions around Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution and IP Portfolio Management.
Details to follow…
Life Sciences Masters™ 2027
November 8-10, 2027
Save the date for the Sixth Annual Life Sciences Masters™ 2027 program, a part of the IPWatchdog Masters™ series.
The program is scheduled for Monday, November 8, through Wednesday, November 10, 2027, at IPWatchdog Studios in Ashburn, VA.
Details to follow…
2028 Program Schedule
IPWatchdog LIVE 2028
April 2-4, 2028
Our 8th annual IPWatchdog LIVE conference will be held on April 2-4, 2028, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View hotel in Arlington, VA. This program brings together the intellectual property community from the US and Abroad – from former and current federal and district court judges, current and former high-ranking USPTO and other government leadership, in-house counsel from corporations across a large array of industries, decision-makers from law firms big and small and many others. With a focus on exceptional networking opportunities, and A+ speakers and top-level content, this program is a can’t miss! Discounts available for all full-time in-house/corporate counsel, and academic and government employees.