AIPLA 2026 Annual Meeting
October 29 to 31, 2026
Location
Washington, DC, USA
To be held at the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown
Executive Committee Meeting on Tuesday October 27, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 10 AM - 12 Noon and Saturday, October 31, 12:30 - 4:00 PM
Board/Committee Leadership Meeting, Wednesday, October 28, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Board/Committee Leadership Networking Event, Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
General Programming and Social Events October 29 - 31.
Join us as we bring IP professionals together to learn and connect. More information coming soon!
RESERVATION LINK: To be provided
Group Room Rate: $332 plus applicable taxes (currently 15.95%).
Check-in: 4:00PM
Check-out: 11:00AM
Cancellation - 72 hours in advance
Cut off date for Room Reservations -- Monday, October 5, 2026.
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 Westin directly.
Sponsorship or exhibiting opportunities, information coming soon.
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