Women’s IP Forum 2026

CPI is proud to sponsor the Third Annual Women’s IP Forum, taking place September 23–25, 2026, at IPWatchdog Studios in Ashburn, Virginia.

Building on the success of last year’s record-setting program, this year’s forum will bring together women from across the intellectual property profession for three days of thoughtful discussion, shared perspectives, and valuable opportunities to connect. The event will feature an all-women faculty representing a wide range of professional backgrounds, practice areas, experiences, and viewpoints.

The speaker lineup will include both rising leaders and accomplished “Masters-level” professionals who have reached the highest levels of the IP field. By creating space for established experts and the next generation of leaders, the forum aims to highlight achievement, expand opportunity, and support the continued advancement of women throughout the intellectual property community.

Rather than organizing sessions around a predetermined list of subjects, IPWatchdog develops the agenda around the knowledge and expertise of its speakers. This distinctive approach results in timely, relevant conversations that reflect the most important issues, emerging developments, and practical challenges shaping the profession today. The full program agenda will be announced closer to the event. Additional program and registration details will be announced soon.

CPI looks forward to supporting this important forum and joining IP professionals for meaningful conversations, new ideas, and relationship-building in Ashburn. We hope you will join us September 23–25 as the community comes together to learn from exceptional women, celebrate leadership across the IP profession, and help create more opportunities for those shaping its future.