May 13–15, AIPLA brings together IP professionals for 2½ days of timely discussions, expert insights, and meaningful networking at the Fairmont San Francisco. Explore trending topics in intellectual property law, engage with thought leaders, and connect with your peers in one of the world’s most dynamic innovation hubs.

Registration opens January 30!

Venue

Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

RESERVATION LINK:   https://book.passkey.com/go/AIPLA2026SpringConference

To book via phone:  1-800-441-1414

Single/Double Room Rate:  $329 plus applicable taxes (currently 16.695%) per night.

Reservation Cut-off - Monday, April 20, 2026.

Cancellation deadline - 72 hours prior to arrival.

NOTE:  AIPLA does NOT engage any third party vendors to assist with room reservations.  All room reservations should be made directly using the Reservation link above, or by contacting the Fairmont San Francisco directly.

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Schedule at a Glance

*All times listed are PT

*Please also join us for a special 1.5 day pre-meeting event - Advanced Biotech/Chem Practice Summit (May 11-12). Separate registration required. Stay tuned for more info coming soon.*

Board and Leadership Meeting Schedule

May 11 - 2-5 PM - Executive Committee
May 12 - 10 AM - 12 Noon - Board Meeting
May 12 - 1 - 5 PM - Board and Committee Leadership Meeting
May 12 - 6-7:30 PM - Board and Committee Leadership Reception
May 15 - 12:30 - 4:00 PM - Board Meeting

Day One Schedule - May 13, 2026 (subject to change)

6:45 AM - Corporate Practice Breakfast (in-house counsel only) - Sponsored by: Klarquist Sparkman
6:45 AM - 5K Fun Run and Walk - Sponsored by: Finnegan
7:45 AM - AIPLA Committee Meetings 
9:00 AM - Opening Plenary
10:15 AM - CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Concurrent Track 1: AI and Patent Prosecution: Where Are We Now? and “Due Care” Around the World
Concurrent Track 2: Risks of Using AI-Generated Content and Data-Rich IP Transactions: AI-Driven Deals, Trade
Secrets, and Privacy
Concurrent Skills Workshops: Behind the Dialogue: Improving Your Patent Examiner Interview Skills and It’s All About the Prompts! The AI Prompts
12 Noon - Luncheon Reception
12:30 PM - LUNCHEON (tickets required)
2:15 PM - CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Concurrent Track 1: A Fresh Start on Subject Matter Eligibility? and Lawyers’ Liability: The Game of Risk and Reward in an AI World
Concurrent Track 2: The Impact of AI on ISP Liability for Copyright Infringement and AI and Evidence Before the TTAB
Concurrent Skills Workshops: Navigating the Intersection Between IP and Regulatory Exclusivities for Protecting and Evaluating Pharmaceutical, Biologic, and Medical Device Products and Ex Parte Appeals
4:00 PM - AIPLA Committee Meetings and Receptions 
6:00 PM - New Members/First-Time Attendees Welcome Reception
7:30 PM - Opening Night Reception (tickets required)

Day Two Schedule, May 14, 2026 (subject to change)    

    
6:45 AM - Women in IP Law Breakfast (separate, free registration required)
7:45 AM - AIPLA Committee Meetings
9:00 AM - AM PLENARY
10:15 AM - CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Concurrent Track 1: IPR Institutions in Flux and Trade Secret Identification in Litigation
Concurrent Track 2: The Impact of AI on Trade Secrets: What Every Lawyer and Client Needs to Know and The Innovation and IP Partnership: Success Stories
Concurrent Skills Workshops: Securing Patent Foreign Licenses and Trademark Prosecution 101
12:30 PM - LUNCHEON (tickets required)
2:15 PM - CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Concurrent Track 1: Failure to Function - Trademark Prosecution Inter Partes Revue—California Here IP Comes

Concurrent Track 2: Bringing Back Means-Plus-Function Claiming and Current Trends in IP Mediation and Arbitration at the WIPO Center

Concurrent Skills Workshops: Patent Drafting 101
4:00 PM - AIPLA Committee Meetings and Receptions
7:00 PM - Diversity in IP Law Committee Reception
8:00 PM - Dinner Celebration (tickets required)

Day Three Schedule, May 15, 2026 (subject to change)                                                        

8:00 AM - PRESIDENT'S FORUM - TENTATIVE
9:00 AM - CLOSING PLENARY
12:00 Noon - Sessions Conclude
12:30 - 4:00 PM - AIPLA Board of Director's Meeting

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Please email lbeller@aipla.org for sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities or view the Prospectus here. 

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