Navigating the Next Generation of IP Licensing: Tech, Data & Culture

October 24, 2026 | Seoul, South Korea

LES YMC ASIA-PACIFIC

WELCOME MESSAGE

LES Korea and LESI YMC are thrilled to welcome you to Seoul, a vibrant metropolis where skyscrapers meet street markets.

We convene at a transformative moment in global commerce. As rapid technological advancements reshape how intellectual property is created, protected, and monetized, Asian economies have taken center stage in driving the next wave of global innovation. Navigating this evolving landscape demands fresh perspectives, cross-border collaboration, and modern licensing frameworks.

South Korea provides the ideal backdrop for these discussions. A global powerhouse in semiconductors, electric vehicles, and medical technology, it participates directly in standard-essential patent negotiations and advanced cross-licensing. At the same time, its creative and cultural industries have spread across the world, pioneering new models for copyright protection, brand licensing, and digital rights management.

Join us for a day of incisive panel discussions, strategic insights, and knowledge sharing. Afterwards, unwind at our YMC social to experience Korean culture and cuisine, network with global peers, and enjoy the city’s warm hospitality. We look forward to seeing you in Seoul!

The Organizing Committee of the LESI YMC Asia-Pacific Conference 2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

NOT YET AN LES MEMBER?

The event is free of charge for LES YMC members.

If you are not currently a LES member, you will be put on a waiting list until your membership is confirmed. You can easily register as a member and join the conference. Visit your local LES Society Homepage or follow this link for more information: https://lesi.org/how-to-become-a-member/

PROGRAM

9.30 – 10.00 am

Registration & morning tea

10.00 – 10.30 am

Welcome Remarks

  • Anna Toh, LESI YMC APAC Vice-chair
  • Kwang-jae Lee, Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea
  • Seung-yeob Baik, YMC Korea Co-chair

10.30 – 10.45 am

Keynote Address

  • Ningling Wang, LESI President

10.45 – 11.45 am

Panel 1 - Protecting & Monetizing IP: New Rules, New Markets

  • Marko Brumnik, Noor Al-Banna, Anna Toh, Jong-oh Kim

11.45 – 12.45 pm

Panel 2 - Licensing in the Entertainment Industry

  • Sung-pil Hwang, Alyshea Low, James Choi

12.45 – 2.30 pm

Lunch

2.30 – 3.30 pm

Panel 3 - SEP Licensing: The Rising Role of Asian Courts, Artificial Intelligence, and Data

  • Roberto Carapeto, Serina Matsuda, Jung-ho Yoon

3.30 – 4.30 pm

Panel 4 - Licensing in the Biotech & Medtech Industries

  • Joshua Teoh, Shirley Wang, Daniel Schuppmann, Jay Lee

4.30 pm

Closing remarks

6.00 pm till late

YMC Social networking dinner & drinks


 

VENUE

National Assembly Members' Office Building

1 Uisadang-daero, Yeongdeungpo District

Seoul, South Korea

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