WIPO-THAILAND's
Innovation Policy Forum 2025
Co-Hosts
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Association of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Professionals (AITP)
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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
20-21 November 2025
Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok, Thailand
Forum Information
Join us for a dynamic 2-day forum organized by WIPO, AITP, and LES Thailand, designed to the exchange of ideas on technology transfer. This event brings together policymakers, tech transfer professionals, academics, and industry experts to collaborate and share insights.
Do not miss the opportunity to engage leaders in the field and explore innovative solutions for effective tech practices. We look forward to welcoming you to this impactful event!
Hosts and Sponsors:​
The Association of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Professionals (AITP) is a professional body in Thailand dedicated to advancing IP management, commercialization, and technology transfer practices.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a United Nations agency that develops global IP policies and services to support innovation, creativity, and technology transfer.
The Licensing Executives Society Young Members Congress (LES YMC) is a global network within LES that connects and supports young professionals in licensing, IP, and technology commercialization.
Agenda
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Further updates to the agenda will be displayed on the website as the forum dates approach.
Thursday, 20 November
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08.30 – 09.00: Registration
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09.00 – 09.15: Opening Remarks
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09.15 – 09.20: Welcome Remarks
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09.20 – 10.05: Keynote Speech
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10.05 – 10.30: Coffee Break
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10.30 – 12.00: Presentation 1: Update of WIPO’s Projects in ASEAN: Institutional Capability Framework (ICF) and Lab to Market
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12.00 – 13.00: Lunch Break
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13.00 – 14.30: Presentation 2: What constitutes an appropriate size and quality of Knowledge/Technology Transfer Offices (K/TTOs)?
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14.30 – 15.00: Break
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15.00 – 16.30: Presentation 3: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Tools for Intellectual Property Management
18.00 – 20.00: Dinner Talk with Katharine Ku (Invitation Only)
Executive Dialogue with Katharine Ku for C-Suite Leaders,
University Presidents, and Government Executives.
Topic—To be Announced
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Friday, 21 November
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09.00 – 10.30: Parallel Session 1A Building a High-Impact IP Portfolio | 1B Cross-Border IP Valorization
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10.30 – 10.45: Break
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10.45 – 12.15: Parallel Session 2A Strategic Marketing and Branding through IP | 2B Strategies for Attracting Technology Scouters, Incubators and Industry Partners
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12.15 – 13.30: Lunch Break
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13.30 – 14.45: Parallel Session 3A Intellectual Property Risk Management | 3B Industry–University Technology Transfer Role Play
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14.45 – 15.15: Break
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15.15 – 16.30: Parallel Session 4A International Collaboration for Innovation Capacity Building | 4B Intellectual Property Valuation
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16.30 – 16.45: Closing Ceremony
Presentation Sessions
Thursday 20 November 2025
Parallel Sessions
Friday 21 November 2025
Summit Venue
Centara Grand at CentralWorld
Attendees are not required to book specific accommodations, however the organizers have secured a small block of hotel rooms at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld with a discounted rate of 5,600 THB. The summit will take place in this hotel.
Discounted hotel room reservations must be made by 31 September 2025 by submitting your information here.
Satellite Hotels
Participants are welcome to seek out other budget-friendly accommodation alternatives.
