Flagship program

CIPO Future
A two-day program for tomorrow's Chief Intellectual Property Officers.
- Dates
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
Why CIPO Future
CIPO Future is a two-day, in-person leadership program designed to prepare high-potential intellectual property professionals for future service as an enterprise Chief Intellectual Property Officer (CIPO). The program combines executive-level instruction, applied strategy, peer engagement, and forward-looking technology fluency.
Every innovation-led enterprise requires exceptional intellectual property leadership — yet few professionals receive structured preparation for the enterprise CIPO role.
CIPO Future was created to identify, develop, and connect the next generation of IP leaders before they assume that responsibility. More than an executive education program, CIPO Future is intended to become the professional community for tomorrow's Chief Intellectual Property Officers.
Program
Sunday, October 11 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Day 1
Sunday, October 11
Welcome Dinner
Program begins with a welcome dinner in the evening.
Day 2
Monday, October 12
Full-day program & Awards Dinner
A full day of executive-level programming, followed that evening by an Awards Dinner recognizing the CIPO Future Fellows.
Day 3
Tuesday, October 13
Concluding sessions
Program concludes in the afternoon.
Partners
Organized by
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held
Presented by
Greenberg Traurig
Learn more
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