Specialists from across WIPO will be on hand at the 2026 Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) Annual Meeting, happening September 27 to 29 in Toronto, Canada.
The annual meeting brings together IP professionals from around the world for educational sessions, committee activities, and networking. The event offers sessions focused on current developments, strategies, and best practices in intellectual property (IP).
Event details:
Date: September 27–29, 2026
Venue: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where: IP Expo Hall, Booth #303
Explore WIPO services with in-house experts
Visit WIPO at Booth #303 in the IP Expo Hall to speak directly with experts from the PCT System for international patent applications, the Madrid System for international trademark registration, and the Hague System for international design registration.
Whether you are an experienced user of WIPO services or want to better understand your international IP filing and registration options, WIPO specialists can help answer practical questions and point you towards the tools, information, and resources most relevant to your needs.
For PCT users in attendance, this is an opportunity to:
- chat one-on-one about international patent filing strategy and processing
- get a live demo of ePCT, WIPO’s online system for filing and managing PCT applications -- and learn about the planned 2027 launch of direct PCT filing through ePCT with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
- learn more about WIPO’s PCT resources and digital services
- get practical guidance directly from the team working with PCT applicants and practitioners
The IP Expo Hall is open to Annual Meeting participants on September 28 and 29.
Learn about the latest PCT developments
On Sunday, September 27, the International Patent Law & Trade Committee’s Open House meeting focuses on the latest PCT developments, with guest speaker Hanna Kang of WIPO’s PCT Legal and User Relations Division.
The session offers Annual Meeting participants an additional opportunity to hear directly from WIPO about developments in the international patent system and engage with fellow IP professionals on issues affecting international patent practice.
The session takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. and is open to all Annual Meeting participants.
About the IPO Annual Meeting
The IPO Annual Meeting combines educational programming with committee meetings, networking opportunities, and an exhibition bringing together organizations from across the IP community. This year's program focuses on developments across the IP practice landscape, with sessions examining current legal and practical issues affecting IP professionals internationally.