Congress Update - 10 May 2008

Over 300 delegate places now secured from a maximum of 450, including IP professionals from world-class companies such as ALSTOM, DSM, Fujifilm, Microsoft, Nokia, Pirelli, SABMiller, Shell, UTStarcom and Yahoo!

Full programme available to view here including details of all confirmed speakers

Combining strategic thought leadership and monetisation in action, the IP Business Congress will be held at the Grand Krasnapolsky Hotel, Amsterdam, on 25th and 26th June 2008.

The Congress comes in two parts. The CIPO Summit, organised by Intellectual Asset Management magazine, will explore the role of the Chief Intellectual Property Officer in today's business environment. This will be followed by the second European Live IP Auction hosted by Ocean Tomo LLC.

More than 70 IP business leaders have so far confirmed they will speak at the Summit. Companies from around the world have already secured delegate places, as have a number of the biggest names in IP law, business support and finance.

The IP Business Congress 2008 is a unique event specifically designed for all those who recognise IP as a key business asset. With delegate places filling fast, to ensure your place, click here.

Congress date
25th - 26th June 2008

Congress venue
Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam

"IP is an important enabler for innovation and economic development around the globe. The IP Business Congress is a unique occasion for all people who want to play an active role in the knowledge economy to share thoughts about the latest developments in the IP business. For that reason I encourage IP, business and governmental professionals to join this year's Congress."

RJ Peters
CEO
Philips Intellectual Property & Standards

"I would strongly urge anyone interested in critical issues facing the IP industry today to attend this event. This conference is shaping up to be the IP gathering of the year that you can't miss."

Kevin G Rivette
Chairman
USPTO Patent Advisory Committee

"I'm excited to be a part of the first annual IP Business Congress and am looking forward to hearing other intellectual property leaders discuss their roles and challenges. Based on the exceptional list of IP speakers, this is likely to be one of the major IP events of 2008 and I encourage everyone to attend."

Scott Frank
President & CEO
AT&T Intellectual Property