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Navigating the Next Generation of IP Licensing: Tech, Data & Culture
October 24, 2026 | Seoul, South Korea
LES YMC ASIA-PACIFIC
WELCOME MESSAGE
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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 CLOSED
We are looking forward to seeing you soon in Seoul!
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
09:30 – 10:00 Registration & Morning Coffee
⚠ Passport (or photo ID) required for building entry
10:00 – 10:10 Opening & Welcome Remarks
10:10 – 10:20 Congratulatory Remarks
Lee Kwang-jae, Member of the National Assembly
10:20 – 10:35 Keynote Speech
Ningling Wang, President, LESI
10:35 – 10:50 Group Photo & Break
10:50 – 11:50 Panel 1 · Protecting & Monetizing IP: New Rules, New Markets
Moderator: Marko Brumnik
11:50 – 12:10 Coffee Break & Networking
12:10 – 13:10 Panel 2 · Licensing in the Entertainment Industry
Moderator: Sung-pil Hwang
13:10 – 13:30 Walk to Lunch Venue (together with the organizing team)
13:30 – 15:00 Networking Lunch
GREETS buffet, GLAD Yeouido · 16, Uisadang-daero
15:00 – 15:20 Return to Venue & Coffee
15:20 – 16:20 Panel 3 · SEP Licensing: Standards and the Rising Role of Asian Courts
Moderator: Roberto Carapeto
16:20 – 16:30 Coffee Break & Networking
16:30 – 17:30 Panel 4 · Licensing in the Biotech & Medtech Industries
Moderator: Joshua Teoh
17:30 – 17:40 Closing Remarks
Mattia Dalla Costa, Partner, CBA
18:30 onwards YMC Reception
Venue to be announced at the conference
The program is subject to change. Updates will be shared by email and at the registration desk.
VENUE
National Assembly Members' Office Building
1 Uisadang-daero, Yeongdeungpo District
Seoul, South Korea
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