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The LESI Annual Conference 2026, hosted by Licensing Executives Society International, brings together the global licensing and intellectual property community to examine how innovation translates into international commercial impact. 

Under the theme “Innovation to Impact: IP as an International Growth Engine,” LESI 2026 will convene licensing professionals, corporate IP leaders, legal experts, technology transfer offices, policymakers, and innovation strategists to explore how IP enables cross-border growth, commercialization, and value creation. 

Gain insights on: 

  • Global Licensing & Commercialization Strategy
    Structuring cross-border licensing deals, technology transfers, and IP monetization strategies that scale internationally.
  • IP Valuation & Transaction Readiness 
    Assessing portfolio strength, due diligence best practices, and aligning IP with investment and M&A strategies.
  • Litigation, Enforcement & Risk Management
    Managing international disputes, navigating jurisdictional complexities, and strengthening enforcement preparedness.
  • Technology Transfer & University Collaboration
    Accelerating innovation through academia-industry partnerships and effective IP commercialization frameworks.
  • Emerging Technologies & Global IP Trends
    Addressing AI, digital transformation, biotech, clean tech, and their evolving international IP implications.

Why Attend

  • Engage with global licensing leaders, corporate IP heads, investors, and policymakers 
  • Gain practical frameworks for turning innovation into international revenue streams 
  • Stay informed on cross-border enforcement, valuation, and transaction trends 
  • Network with law firms, licensing professionals, consultants, and IP technology providers 
  • Identify data-driven solutions to enhance portfolio analytics, commercialization readiness, and international growth 

Who Should Attend 

  • Corporate IP & Licensing Teams 
  • Legal & Transaction Professionals 
  • Technology Transfer Offices 
  • Innovation & Strategy Leaders 
  • Investment & M&A Professionals 
  • IP Valuation & Advisory Consultants 
  • Policy & Regulatory Experts 

Meet the IP8 team at LESI 2026 to discuss how AI-powered patent research, portfolio analytics, and continuous monitoring can support international licensing strategy, valuation readiness, and cross-border enforcement decisions. 

 

We look forward to connecting in Dublin. 

 

Learn More: LESI 2026 DUBLIN Annual Conference – Innovation to Impact: IP as an International Growth Engine 

April 26-29, 2026

LESI Annual Conference 2026

Dublin, Ireland

The LESI Annual Conference 2026, hosted by Licensing Executives Society International, brings together the global licensing and intellectual property community to examine how innovation translates into international commercial impact. 

 

Under the theme “Innovation to Impact: IP as an International Growth Engine,” LESI 2026 will convene licensing professionals, corporate IP leaders, legal experts, technology transfer offices, policymakers, and innovation strategists to explore how IP enables cross-border growth, commercialization, and value creation. 

Gain insights on: 

  • Global Licensing & Commercialization Strategy
    Structuring cross-border licensing deals, technology transfers, and IP monetization strategies that scale internationally.
  • IP Valuation & Transaction Readiness 
    Assessing portfolio strength, due diligence best practices, and aligning IP with investment and M&A strategies.
  • Litigation, Enforcement & Risk Management
    Managing international disputes, navigating jurisdictional complexities, and strengthening enforcement preparedness.
  • Technology Transfer & University Collaboration
    Accelerating innovation through academia-industry partnerships and effective IP commercialization frameworks.
  • Emerging Technologies & Global IP Trends
    Addressing AI, digital transformation, biotech, clean tech, and their evolving international IP implications.

Why Attend

  • Engage with global licensing leaders, corporate IP heads, investors, and policymakers 
  • Gain practical frameworks for turning innovation into international revenue streams 
  • Stay informed on cross-border enforcement, valuation, and transaction trends 
  • Network with law firms, licensing professionals, consultants, and IP technology providers 
  • Identify data-driven solutions to enhance portfolio analytics, commercialization readiness, and international growth 

Who Should Attend 

  • Corporate IP & Licensing Teams 
  • Legal & Transaction Professionals 
  • Technology Transfer Offices 
  • Innovation & Strategy Leaders 
  • Investment & M&A Professionals 
  • IP Valuation & Advisory Consultants 
  • Policy & Regulatory Experts 

Meet the IP8 team at LESI 2026 to discuss how AI-powered patent research, portfolio analytics, and continuous monitoring can support international licensing strategy, valuation readiness, and cross-border enforcement decisions. 

 

We look forward to connecting in Dublin. 

 

Learn More: LESI 2026 DUBLIN Annual Conference – Innovation to Impact: IP as an International Growth Engine