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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 OPEN
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The event is free of charge for LES YMC members.
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PROGRAM
9.30 – 10.00 am
Registration & morning tea
10.00 – 10.30 am
Welcome Remarks
Anna Toh, LESI YMC APAC Vice-chairKwang-jae Lee, Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of KoreaSeung-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