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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”41353″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”10″ content_placement=”middle” css_animation=”fadeIn” el_id=”annual-meeting”][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn” width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Sheraton Centre Hotel Toronto
\nSeptember 27-29, 2026″ font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””][vc_single_image image=”41379″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]REGISTRATION FEES ($USD)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Member Type<\/strong><\/td>\nBy 07\/31\/26<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/1 to 9\/20<\/strong><\/td>\nAfter 9\/20\/26<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IPO Member<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,200<\/td>\n$1,400<\/td>\n$1,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non-Member<\/strong><\/td>\n$2,400<\/td>\n$2,800<\/td>\n$3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Government\/Academic<\/strong>
\nNo other discount applies.<\/em><\/td>\n		$850<\/td>\n$850<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IPO Member Group Discount*<\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		$850<\/td>\nMust register before 9\/20<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guest Pass**<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n$250<\/td>\n$250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Join IPO at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto, Canada for
\nthe 2026 IPO Annual Meeting!<\/h4>\n

The IPO Annual Meeting offers a mix of educational programs featuring leaders in the IP industry, committee meetings, networking opportunities, sponsors, exhibitors, and more. This must-attend event brings together IP professionals from around the world to discuss strategies, trends, and best practices. We look forward to seeing you in Toronto, Canada this September!<\/p>\n

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Registration Fees include <\/strong>all education sessions; CLE Credit to applicable states; networking luncheons, breakfasts, and breaks on Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 28-29); Sunday Welcome Reception (Sept. 27); Monday Evening Reception (Sept. 28), and access to the IP Expo Hall (Sept. 28-29).\u00a0IPO does not provide a refund if an attendee chooses not to participate in any of the functions included with their registration fees.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

*IPO Member Group Discount<\/strong>: Any IPO member organization that pays for 5 or more employees to attend the annual meeting will receive a rate of $850 per registrant.\u00a0Complimentary registrations do not count towards the 5 minimum required to receive this discount. No other discounts apply.\u00a0<\/em>Download the Member Group Discount Registration Form<\/a> (fillable PDF) and return completed forms to meetings@ipo.org.<\/p>\n

**Guests Pass<\/strong>:\u00a0Registrants may register for a guest pass for $250 USD per person. The fee includes access to the Sunday welcome reception, continental breakfast on Monday and Tuesday, and the Monday evening reception. Guests do not receive CLE credit or access to education sessions. A guest is defined as<\/span> a spouse, significant other, family member, or friend whose occupation is unrelated to the intellectual property legal profession. A co-worker or associate within the profession is not eligible for a guest pass.<\/p>\n

If you’re having difficulty logging into your IPO profile or registering online, you can download a fillable PDF Annual Meeting Registration Form, click here<\/a>. Submit completed forms to meetings@ipo.org.<\/p>\n

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IPO ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM<\/h3>\n

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width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”42183″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.caribbeanipannual.com\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”41653″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.gipmatrix.com\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”33406″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.womensipworld.com\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”green” border_width=”3″][vc_column_text css=””]Sponsorship Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n

For all sponsorship inquiries, contact Clara Stanfield<\/a><\/span>. <\/span>Sponsorships are available to IPO Members only<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”IP Expo” tab_id=”1654707188065-2d2572f6-8692″][vc_separator color=”turquoise” border_width=”3″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” gap=”2″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”40446″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.solveintelligence.com\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” gap=”2″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”42201″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https:\/\/ankar.ai\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner 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width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”green” border_width=”3″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Exhibitor Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exhibitor inquiries? Contact Clara Stanfield<\/a>. <\/span>Exhibitor opportunities are available to IPO members<\/a> only<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Committee Open House” tab_id=”1556426830839-d0b8e901-9e72″][vc_custom_heading text=”Committee Open Houses” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]IPO’s committees will host “IPO CONNECT: Committee Open Houses” <\/strong>on September 27 (Sunday) during IPO’s Annual Meeting. Don’t miss this annual event where IPO’s committees open their doors to ALL<\/strong> registered annual meeting attendees (members and non-members). All open houses are held in-person.<\/p>\n

The Open House provides attendees a look into what committees do and will help members decide if they want to join a committee themselves. Attendees are invited to visit as many open houses as they can if they are looking to join a committee. Committees play an integral role in policy development at IPO by researching and providing analysis on current IP issues and producing recommendations for the Board of Directors. To learn more or sign up for a committee, visit the Committee page<\/a>. To join a committee, you must be an IPO member.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sunday, September 27<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n