About the IP Forum

On May 10, 2023, IAC will host its inaugural IP Forum in Ottawa. Under this year’s theme, Building Alliances Across the IP Ecosystem, we will convene thought leaders, practitioners, and policy experts in the innovation and IP space from Canada and around the world to talk about challenges and best practices, and work towards the next frontier in Canadian IP policy.

We will explore ways to work across jurisdictions to pool impact, and establish unified goals for a national IP transformation with an eye to the future, allowing Canadian companies to grow, scale, and build a prosperous, sustainable economy.

Our goal is for everyone in attendance to be part of shaping this path forward.

10

May


11am – 5pm


National Arts Centre,
Ottawa

Schedule


11:00am – 11:30am – Canada Room

Join us as we establish shared goals for the day’s discussion, identify problems to be solved, and hear from leaders in the space on Canada’s innovation imperative and the challenges we face in a data driven economy.

Bob Fay and Dan Ciuriak deliver a keynote exploring levers to drive economic prosperity


Speakers

Mike McLean
Innovation Asset Collective

Kiriakoula Hatzikiriakos
National Bank of Canada

Robert Fay
Centre for International Governance Innovation

Dan Ciuriak
Centre for International Governance Innovation


11:30am – 12:30pm – Canada Room

A panel of C-suite executives discuss the practical implications of IP strategy on scaling and growth, sharing their experiences on the strategies used to increase freedom to operate, and the impact of government policies and programs on IP investments. 


Participants

Chris Wormald
VeraMito

Derek Kuhn
HaiLa

Devashish Paul
BluWave-ai

Rafal Janik
Xanadu


12:30pm – 2:00pm – O’Born Room

During this programmed lunch we’ll hear from federal and provincial ministry voices on new and existing innovation and IP policies. This session will cover the latest policies in the pipeline, as well as the coordination efforts across Canadian jurisdictions. 


Participants

Daniela Bassan, K.C.
Stewart McKelvey Lawyers

Peter Cowan
Intellectual Property Ontario

Konstantinos Georgaras
Canadian Intellectual Property Office

Mark Schaan
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada


2:00pm – 3:00pm – Canada Room

This panel will explore international models that have successfully advanced IP positions and freedom to operate. We’ll discuss the challenges faced by different countries and the solutions pursued, as well as what has worked and what has not. 


Participants

Joff Wild
IAM Media
(formerly)

Didier Patry
France Brevets

Suzanne Harrison
Percipience LLP

Lewis Lee
Aon Intellectual Property Solutions

Paul Lin
Eagle Forest LLC


3:00pm – 3:30pm

Take a break before our final session.



3:30pm – 4:45pm – Canada Room

In this final session of the IP Forum, we’ll focus on building a common understanding of freedom to operate, and what tools we need to implement it effectively. We’ll discuss how we work together to promote an innovation and IP-focussed agenda, and establish what success looks like in the short, medium, and long-term. 


Participants

Erin Pisko
Innovation Asset Collective

Mike McLean
Innovation Asset Collective

Natalie Raffoul
Brion Raffoul LLP

Jim Hinton
Own Innovation

Karima Bawa
Intellectual Property Ontario


4:45pm – 5:00pm – Canada Room

Remarks and summary by Mike McLean


Participants

Mike McLean
Innovation Asset Collective

Speaker Biographies

Attendees

NamePositionOrganization
Beth BaileyDirector, Strategic InitiativesCommunitech
Shelley BoettgerCFOInnovation Asset Collective
Gregory BridgettIndustrial Technology AdvisorNational Research Council – Industrial Research Assistance Program
Helen BroomProgram Policy and Analysis LeadDepartment of Finance/Canada Innovation Corporation
Erin CampbellDirectorInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Samir ChhabraDirector General, Marketplace Framework PolicyInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Warren ClarkeSenior AnalystCanada Innovation Corporation 
Edoardo De MartinChief Development OfficerDigital Cluster
Dana DragomirCommunications OfficerCollege of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents
Johanna DwyerCEOQipWorks
Jill  Earthy CEOInBC Investment Corp. 
Joelle FosterCEONorth Forge Technology Exchange
Natalie GirouxPresidentStratford Intellectual Property
Sharon HoLegal CounselInnovation Asset Collective
Keith JansaCEODigital Governance Council
Lori KibbeeA/Director GeneralInnovation Canada
Claudia KrywiakPresident and CEOOntario Centre of Innovation
Guillaume LajoieManager – comms and public affairsMAIN
Dawn LandryDirector, Strategy and PartnershipsIntellectual Property Ontario
Leah LawrencePresident & CEOSDTC
Jason MarkwellDirectorMarkwell LLP / Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
Karen McClureChief Investment Officer / Vice Chair of BoardDigital Technology Supercluster / Intellectual Property Ontario
Ruth McHughBoard MemberInnovation Asset Collective
Heather MuellerExecutive Vice President, Intellectual PropertyNCS Multistage
Geoffrey NorthVP IPIntellectual Property Ontario
Véronique PagéVP, IP Transactions & AnalyticsInnovation Asset Collective
Jennifer RantzHuman ResourcesInnovation Asset Collective
Trudy RinkIP Program ManagerInvest Ottawa
Mauro RossiHead of Strategic InitiativesCommunitech
Niraj ShuklaDirector, Atlantic IP Initiative Springboard Atlantic
Julie Simard MercierManagerInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Jennifer Slabodkin Director, Registration & Education, Deputy RegistrarCollege of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents
Juda  StrawczynskiCEO & Registrar College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents
Roula Thomas Director NRC-IRAP
Maya UrbanowiczActing Director, IP Awareness and EducationCanadian Intellectual Property Office
France VaillancourtManagerInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Nicole VigneaultActing Director, Intellectual Property DirectorateInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

National Art Centre

All events take place in the Canada Room or O’Born Room in the Opens in a new tabNational Arts Centre.

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Accommodations

We have a limited amount of rooms reserved at the Opens in a new tabLord Elgin Hotel in downtown Ottawa.

Please email iacevents@ipcollective.ca for more information on booking a reserved room.

Code of Conduct

IAC is committed to providing a safe and welcoming experience at our events for all participants, including speakers, attendees, partners, volunteers, as well as venue, supplier, and IAC staff. We value everyone’s participation and expect participants to help ensure a safe and positive experience for all. 

By attending an IAC event, all participants agree to this code of conduct. 

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Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated. Event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including expulsion, and involvement of law enforcement officials if necessary.