GLOBAL IP & INNOVATION CONFEX
June 16, 2026 | San Francisco, USA
19
Years of Impact… and Growing
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Join 1,000+ Legal, IP, R&D, Innovation & Tech Leaders Across the Americas
150+ onsite in San Francisco + 800–1,000 online in the Digital Preview on 04 June 2026
Theme: Intellectual Property, AI & Innovation in a Borderless Digital Economy
Special Focus: AI-Generated Content Ownership, Cross-Border Patent Strategy, IP Monetization, Trade Secrets Protection & Global Licensing in the Digital Age
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GC360Flix - Digital Replay Partner
Exclusive replays of the 28 April Digital Preview available on GC360Flix
Scale & Impact at a Glance
Who Attends
Senior decision-makers shaping IP, innovation, tech and commercialization:
General Counsels & Heads of Legal
Chief IP & Patent Counsel
R&D Directors & Innovation Officers
CEOs, CTOs, CIOs (Innovation & Legal Ops)
Legal Operations & Contract Leaders
Law Firm Partners (IP, Tech, Litigation)
Patent Attorneys & Portfolio Managers
Venture Capital & M&A Strategists
Digital, AI & Emerging Tech Counsel
Startup IP & Licensing Leads
Why Attend & What You’ll Gain
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Solve real-world challenges in AI-driven IP, litigation readiness, cross-border compliance, trade secrets, licensing, and patent monetization.
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Hear from Fortune 500 GCs, Chief IP Counsels, R&D heads, USPTO officials, global law firm partners, investors, and innovation experts.
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Take home practical toolkits: patent strategy checklists, licensing templates, and AI-IP governance frameworks.
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Earn CPD credits + access GC360Flix replays and post-event resources.
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Build strategic networks with 150+ onsite peers + 1,000+ virtual participants.
Agenda Overview: Challenge-Based Topics
(08:00 AM – 05:00 PM Approx. Local Time)
08:00 AM – 08:30 AM
Registration & Welcome Tea/Coffee
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Kickstart the event with registration, accompanied by tea, coffee, and networking with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM
GC360 Speed Connect: Interest-Based Intros
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High-energy icebreaker & rapid networking.
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Delegates form interest groups (Patent Strategy, Licensing, Litigation, AI-Generated IP, Innovation, Trade Secrets & Commercialization).
Why It Matters: Start the day with 10–15 new connections.
09:00 AM – 09:20 AM
Opening Keynote: U.S. Leadership in the New Era of IP, AI & Innovation
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AI inventions & USPTO guidance
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Digital assets, NFTs & content ownership debates
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Global shifts in cross-border IP enforcement
What You’ll Gain: IP Leadership Framework for 2026+ (Checklists if shared).
09:20 AM – 09:40 AM
Immersive Simulation: Global Patent War in Action
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Tech patent dispute + cross-border enforcement challenge
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Role-play featuring GC, IP Counsel, CTO & external counsel
What You’ll Gain: Patent Conflict Response Toolkit (Checklists if shared).
09:40 AM – 09:55 AM
Fireside Chat with Policy Expert – AI & Patent Eligibility in the U.S.
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USPTO & WIPO viewpoints
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Can AI be an inventor? A closer look at legal reality
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What’s next in global standard-setting?
What You’ll Gain: AI & Patent Eligibility Guide (if shared).
09:55 AM – 10:35 AM
Power Panel 1: AI-Generated IP, Data Ownership & Content Rights
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Who owns AI-invented assets? Global legal split
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IP vs data privacy collision: Cross-regulatory relief
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Algorithmic inventions: Filing strategies & pitfalls
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IP disclosure risks in generative systems
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Litigation traps: Bias + deepfake liability
Audience Spotlight: 2–3 volunteers share key takeaways.
What You’ll Gain: AI-IP Risk Playbook (Checklists if shared).
10:35 AM – 10:50 AM
Case Study 1: Monetizing IP Through Smart Licensing Models
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Royalty frameworks for SaaS & digital markets
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Smart contracts, NFTs & automation
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Deal structuring for global partners
What You’ll Gain: Licensing Blueprint (Checklists if shared).
10:50 AM – 11:30 AM
Power Panel 2: Unified Patent Court (UPC) + Cross-Border Practice
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UPC: First-year review & risk map
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Jurisdiction shopping for AI and tech patents
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Managing cost & speed in global filings
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Anti-suit injunctions and NPE risks
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U.S., EU, China, India – Filing/Prosecution evolutions
Audience Spotlight: 2–3 volunteers share key takeaways.
What You’ll Gain: Cross-Border IP Toolkit (Checklists if shared).
11:45 AM – 12:25 PM
Power Panel 3: Trade Secrets, R&D & Innovation in Hybrid Work
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Protecting dev secrets in remote teams
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Forensics & insider risk in innovation-heavy orgs
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China, EU, and U.S. Trade Secrets laws compared
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Defendable innovation frameworks for R&D
Audience Spotlight: 2–3 volunteers share key takeaways.
What You’ll Gain: Trade Secrets Defense Checklist (if shared).
12:25 PM – 12:40 PM
Case Study 2: IP Risk in M&A & Tech Transfer Deals
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IP red flags in scaling markets
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Due diligence wipeouts
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Handling patent overlaps post-acquisition
What You’ll Gain: M&A IP Playbook (Checklists if shared).
12:40 PM – 01:00 PM
GC360 Masterclass 1: Legal Tech & IP Ops Automation
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CLM for high-volume patent teams
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AI, dashboards & IP portfolio intelligence
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Cost efficiency in global portfolio management
What You’ll Gain: IP Ops Automation Toolkit (Checklists if shared).
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Networking Lunch
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Meet your peers, build cross-industry alliances, and engage sponsors and speaker partners.
02:00 PM – 02:40 PM
The Real-World Solutions Lab
Your Challenge. Your Table. Your Action Plan.
In this fast-paced, solutions-focused session, delegates are seated based on the IP challenges they shared during registration — from patent filing delays and AI licensing to trade secret risks and innovation ROI. Together with peer leaders and expert solution providers, you’ll co-create a practical 30-day action roadmap to address your priority challenge.
What You’ll Gain: Tailored guidance, peer-backed solutions, and optional 1:1 advisory support (toolkits or templates shared where applicable).
02:40 PM – 03:20 PM
Power Panel 4: Global IP Monetization & Portfolio Valuation
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AI + analytics in patent value forecasting
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Spin-offs, licensing, and fundable innovations
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Litigation financing for IP-heavy portfolios
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CFO-CCO alignment on patent strategy
Audience Spotlight: 2–3 volunteers share key takeaways.
What You’ll Gain: IP Monetization Guide (if shared).
03:20 PM – 03:35 PM
Case Study 3: How a Fortune 500 Turned IP into Revenue Engine
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Identified and repurposed high-value patents for monetization.
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Built a cross-functional IP commercialization taskforce.
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Launched licensing and tech-transfer programs to generate recurring revenue.
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Integrated IP strategy with business goals to maximize ROI.
What You’ll Gain: Scalable IP Value Plan (Checklists if shared).
03:50 PM – 04:30 PM
Power Panel 5: Litigation Readiness in AI, Patent & Licensing Disputes
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Defending against patent trolls & AI bias suits
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Global discovery challenges
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ADR vs litigation: When and why
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Evidence trails in automated workflows
Audience Spotlight: 2–3 volunteers share key takeaways.
What You’ll Gain: Litigation Risk Strategy (Checklists if shared).
04:30 PM – 04:50 PM
Innovation Spotlight Sponsor Demos
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Showcase of legal and IP tech built for automation, insight, and faster portfolio wins.
What You’ll Gain: Tech Selection Scorecard (if shared).
04:50 PM – 05:10 PM
Power Panel 6: IP & Innovation 2030 – What’s Next?
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Will AI be patentable by 2030?
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Deepfake-proof identity rights
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Quantum edge & IP security
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What global industry leaders predict
Audience Spotlight: 2–3 volunteers share key takeaways.
What You’ll Gain: Future Risk Horizon Map (Checklists if shared).
05:10 PM – 05:20 PM
GC360 Think Tank & Event Close
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Recap of top insights.
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Commitment Round: 1 action per participant.
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CPD credit collection + GC360Flix replays.
*Program and Timings are subject to change without notice.
Digital Preview — Mini Virtual Conf (04 June 2026)
Americas-wide participation (1,000+ registrants expected)
Panels on AI Risk, Cybersecurity Disclosure, Privacy Enforcement, GRC & ESG
Sets the stage for the San Francisco ConfEx
Sessions recorded → exclusive replays on GC360Flix
Agenda Program
Opening & Welcome (San Francisco ConfEx Preview)
11:00 AM – 11:05 AM EST
AI-Generated Content & Patent Eligibility: Legal Reality in the Americas
11:05 AM – 12:00 PM EST |
Panel 1
Cross-Border IP Monetization & Licensing in the Digital Age
12:00 PM – 12:55 PM EST |
Panel 2
Closing Remarks & Invitation to San Francisco ConfEx
12:55 PM – 01:00 PM EST
Digital Preview highlight of London Legal ConfEx (17 Sep 2025)
Digital Preview highlight of New York Legal ConfEx (01 Oct 2025)
Past Speaker Faculty
Proven Hybrid Success — London, Sept 2025
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1,200+ participants (120 onsite + 1,000 virtual)
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50+ speakers from leading brands (HSBC, U.S. Bank, Zoom, Marsh & McLennan, US Department of Homeland Security)
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60+ LinkedIn reposts & 5,173+ livestream minutes watched
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Sponsors gained 120+ senior contacts, curated meetings
What Leaders Say
Sarah Van Sicklen
Global Privacy & Technology Counsel, Thermo Fisher Scientific
“A powerful gathering of legal minds with practical insights and fresh ideas to take back to our teams.”
Lucy Alexander
Legal Director,
F1F9 (UK) Ltd
“Engaging panels on AI, data, ESG, and compliance—an extremely valuable day of learning and connecting.”
Natasha Sharma
Senior Account Executive,
LegalFly
“An excellent platform to share our Legal AI keynote and engage with senior leaders.”
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Delegate Pass Pricing
Includes: In-person & virtual access, CPD credits, toolkits, session materials & GC360Flix replays.
Become a Sponsor
Unmatched ROI — onsite influence, digital reach, and replay visibility:
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Digital Preview (28 Jan): 1,000+ online audience, branding, lead data
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Physical Conf (12 Feb): 150+ senior leaders, branding, speaking slots, curated meetings
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GC360Flix Replays: branding embedded into toolkits, recordings & playbooks
Exclusive Opportunities: Opening Simulation Powered by Sponsor • GC360 Toolkit Partner • Networking Lunch Partner • Innovation Spotlights. Group Meetings.
GC360 Membership
(In-House Only) -$299 / year
GeneralCounsel360 Membership includes:
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Exclusive toolkits, checklists & GC360Flix streaming
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Premium masterclasses & curated introductions
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Access to a global peer community of 40,000+ leaders
Reserved for senior in-house roles from non-vendor organizations. Vendors, law firms & consultants receive full event access via delegate pass, but not membership benefits.
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