Events
Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) offers access to its in-house experts who can serve as engaging speakers at relevant ecosystem events.
With deep expertise in intellectual property, innovation strategies, commercialization and industry trends, IPON speakers bring valuable insights to inspire and educate audiences. Whether delivering keynote addresses, participating in panels or leading workshops, IPON experts are committed to sharing practical knowledge and fostering meaningful conversations that support made-in-Ontario innovation.
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How to Pitch Your IP to Investors
If you are an Ontario innovator with IP looking to connect with and learn from investors, this event with BDC Capital and IPON is for you.
Funding and Support for Commercializing Medical and Regenerative Technologies
Join IPON on June 26, 2024 to hear from, and network with, commercialization experts who develop strong IP strategies and fund the development of Ontario-made medical innovations.
IP Workshop for Digital Health & Life Sciences Start-ups
Join us for a half day IP workshop on May 29, 2024, tailored for digital health & life sciences startups.
Industry-University Connection and Commercialization Event
Join IPON's Jarrod Hicks, Director of IP, for an in-person event hosted by the Northern and Rural Innovation Cluster.
Build and BreakFast - Harnessing Intellectual Property: Unveiling Ontario's Intellectual Property Resources
The event brings together team members from some of Ontario's leading IP service and program providers, including IPON’s Jarrod Hicks, Director of IP.
Toolkit Tuesday Live Webinar — Boost Your Innovation: The Importance of IP and How IPON Can Help
Hosted by Boundless Accelerator on November 21, 2023, from 12 PM to 1 PM, you are invited to join Sonia Patenaude, IPON’s Manager of IP, to learn about the significance of IP and gain an overview of IPON and its services.
HardTech Summit
Join Jarrod Hicks, Director of IP at Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), on November 8 at ventureLAB’s HardTech Summit.
Understanding IP: Safeguarding Creativity and Innovation | Fireside Chat
Understanding IP: Safeguarding Creativity and Innovation is a panel discussion hosted by TechAlliance with Jarrod Hicks, IPON's Director of IP.
Commercialization Session: Intellectual Property Ontario Info Session
Join Jarrod Hicks, IP Director at Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), for a virtual event hosted by Vector Institute, to learn about IP for the AI industry and available IP support services through IPON.
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property and Not Break the Bank
This webinar, hosted by Intellectual Property Ontario, will discuss budget for IP and protecting your bottom line.
AUTM 2023 Canadian Region Meeting
Chris Webb, Strategic Advisor, Academic Affairs, Intellectual Property Ontario, will be speaking at two sessions at the AUTM 2023 Canadian Region Meeting.
FACIT’s Annual Pitch Competition
Elliot Fung, Board of Directors, Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), will be the keynote speaker at FACIT’s 10th anniversary Falcons' Fortunes Pitch Competition.
Proteus Innovation Competition: The Pitch Finale
We invite you to the final stage of the Proteus Innovation Competition, where Geoffrey North, Intellectual Property Ontario's Vice President of IP, will be a keynote speaker.
Law and Entrepreneurship: Is Data the New Oil?
Join IPON CEO, Peter Cowan, along with academics and thought-leaders for in a half day workshop on automotive technologies and the innovation economy. Specifically, this event will be focused on how Windsor-Essex position itself to be a key player in the commercialization of intangibles (data and intellectual property) in the automotive sector.
Intellectual Property Programs Update
The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT) is hosting a webinar with experts from key organizations in Canada’s IP ecosystem including Intellectual Property Ontario. Learn more and register for this free event.
Advancing Innovation and Commercialization Outcomes in Ontario
A half-day event hosted by MCU and IPON that will be launching our collaborative effort to advance and measure commercialization success in Ontario.
Intellectual Property Protection & Resources for Artificial Intelligence
Learn about IP protections for the Ai industry, and how IP can help scale your business in the global market.
Ontario’s Auto Sector: Own & Protect Your Valuable Intellectual Property
Join us for a 1-hour virtual event for the unveiling of Intellectual Property Ontario’s grants and service offerings for the province’s auto sector. Attendees will also hear from experts on how IP can be used to protect and scale your business.
Leveraging IP to Protect & Scale Your Medtech Business
Join us for a morning event on Oct. 19 where Medical Innovation Xchange and Ontario Intellectual Property share how medtech companies can leverage IP to protect and grow their business. Register now!